The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has published a report claiming that millions of dollars has been funnelled to anti-Muslim lobby groups in the U.S. via charitable “donations”.
The report entitled “Hijacked by Hate,” lists dozens of charitable foundations that were used by anonymous donors to spread anti-Muslim hatred.
CAIR estimated that between 2014 and 2016, roughly $125 million (£96.2 million) was funnelled to what is widely known as the “Islamophobia Network”.
Major companies, as well as Christian and pro-Israel charities, are accused of contributing millions of dollars to support anti-Muslim propaganda activity.
The charities and organisations allegedly work as a vessel between anonymous donors and hate groups.
The period covered by the report showed an increase of anti-Muslim and Islamophobic hate crimes and discrimination in the U.S.
CAIR hopes that the report will help funds being “donated” to hate groups to decline.
Subscribe to our newsletter and stay updated on the latest news and updates from around the Muslim world!
To download and read the full report, click here.
