Abdul Aziz Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation

The founder of the Abdul Aziz charitable and humanitarian Foundation is Sheikh Khalid bin Abdul Aziz Sheikh Khalid was born in the Volta Region (now known as the Oti Region), in a village called Mempasem,in 1971. He was raised in that village by his grandfather, Harun Yusuf.

Sheikh Khalid began learning the Holy Quran in the same village and successfully completed it. After completing his Quranic studies, he joined his father, Abdul Aziz bin Harun, in the capital, Accra Madina precisely,there,Shaikh enrolled in the Institute of Islamic Studies, known as( Islamic Research),where he studied from Middle level to secondary level.

Sheikh Khalid's father worked as a driver for the African Muslim Committee,currently called Direct Aid, under the management of the late Sheikh Zakaria Nawawi. May Allah have mercy on him and grant him His vast mercy.

Sheikh Khalid's father loved this charitable work very much, so he would ask the manager to provide him with some used clothes that came to them from Kuwait to distribute to the people of his village. Because of his extensive charitable work for the villagers, they nicknamed him Aziz Shukran. The father encouraged his sons to engage in this charitable work, especially Sheikh Khalid, as he was the most knowledgeable among them in Islamic law. In 1995, Sheikh Khalid began this charitable endeavor, establishing his foundation and naming it after his father, who was its cornerstone: ( the Abdul Aziz charitable and Humanitarian Foundation).

Sheikh Khalid and his brothers began asking people for donations of used clothes and shoes to distribute to the poor, the needy,orphans, and those in need. They would clean them, put them in containers, and deliver them to neighboring villages for distribution. In 1998, Sheikh Khalid was fortunate enough to receive a scholarship through the mission of His Excellency Sheikh Abdul Aziz Al-Babtain from the State of Kuwait to pursue his university studies at Al-Azhar University in the Arab Republic of Egypt. Sheikh Khalid entrusted his two brothers with managing the affairs of the institution until he returned to his homeland after completing his studies.

Before leaving for Al-Azhar University to continue his studies, Sheikh Khalid entrusted the management of the institution to his two brothers: 1- Mr.Aremiah Abdul Aziz Haroun 2- Mr.Rashid Abdul Aziz Haroun Upon his return from Al-Azhar, he registered the institution with the government in 2000. The Sheikh then began sending requests for assistance to various associations and companies both within and outside Ghana. He requested some assistance from them, especially during the blessed month of Ramadan, such as rice, sugar, and anything else that would benefit the poor, the needy, orphans, widows, and others in need. Distinguished guests, in 2016, Allah also granted Sheikh a scholarship from Imam Muhammad ibn Saud Islamic University in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where he continued his university studies. He even obtained a bachelor's degree in Islamic Law in 2021, then returned to his homeland and was appointed imam of the Dagadu Mosque in Madin Zango. Sheikh is also a member of Madina and zongo Council of Islamic scholars. .