Equitable Economy / Elderly care
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Care with Dignity: Islamic Social Finance for Later Life
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A future with care. A life with dignity.Islamic Social Finance.
Care, connection and dignity.
The project / Existing title
Islamic Social Finance Solutions in Addressing Challenges in Elderly Care in Malaysia
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Connecting community generosity with thoughtful care could help older people live with dignity, while giving families a stronger circle of support.
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01 / The context
Care is a shared responsibility.
As care needs evolve, families may need support that goes beyond day-to-day expenses. Transport, companionship, suitable living environments and access to dependable care can all influence an older person’s quality of life. This illustrative project explores how Islamic social finance could connect community resources with these everyday needs, placing dignity, choice and family well-being at the centre of the conversation.
02 / The concept
Connecting generosity with care.
The mock framework considers complementary roles for zakat, waqf and sadaqah, subject to applicable eligibility, governance and institutional requirements. Rather than presenting a single funding solution, it imagines a coordinated approach: understanding individual circumstances, identifying suitable support and linking households with relevant community services. The aim of this example is to show how a research narrative could bring together social finance, care provision and long-term planning.
03 / Delivery & trust
Local connections. Clear accountability.
In this proposed scenario, community organisations, care providers and social finance institutions would work together to understand needs and coordinate support. A simple referral pathway could help families find the right point of contact, while clear responsibilities and transparent reporting would help contributors understand how resources are used. Listening to older people and caregivers would remain an essential part of designing a service that is practical, respectful and responsive.
04 / The next step
From an idea to a caring ecosystem.
A future research programme could test this concept through stakeholder conversations, a review of existing care arrangements and a carefully designed pilot. Areas to explore might include accessibility, continuity of support, caregiver experience and the sustainability of funding. These are illustrative research directions only: no fieldwork, participant figures or measured outcomes are claimed on this mock page. Approved findings and project details can replace this content when available.
