The Impact of the Indonesian Zakat Initiative (IZI) Program on IncreasingIncome and Welfare of MSMEs in South Sumatra

Citra Pertiwi (Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Fatah Palembang)
Citra Lestari (Universitas islam Negeri Raden Fatah Palembang)

I-PHILANTHROPY: A Research Journal on Management of Zakat and Waqf
Vol 6 No 1 (2026): I-PHILANTHROPY:A Research Journal On Management Of Zakat and Waqf

The MSME empowerment program initiated by the Indonesian Zakat Initiative (IZI) of South Sumatra analyzes the impact of increasing micro-enterprise income and its impact on beneficiary mustahik (the beneficiaries). This program provides business capital assistance and carts as an empowerment effort for mustahik who own micro-enterprises. Using qualitative descriptive research methods, data was collected through observation, interviews, and documentation with informants from the beneficiary community. The results showed that before receiving assistance, micro-enterprises faced significant obstacles related to limited capital, including unsuitable carts. After participating in the IZI South Sumatra MSME program, beneficiaries were able to run their businesses better, overcome capital shortages, and directly impacted income increases.