Zakat To Charity Group
Yes you can give zakat to any cause that includes any welfare of the citizens of a state. The heads of zakat as listed in the Quran can be found in this FAQ: Discussion 46733 Please know that when dispensing zakat, priority should be given to those people who are close to you. Please watch the following video from 36:33 to 37:40 in this regard: https://youtu.be/f52U9MGiyWU?start=36m33s