Lost and found reports on Wakif

Wakif separates lost and found reports so people can approach the directory with a clearer question. A lost report describes someone being sought. A found report describes someone reported as found, where appropriate identification or reconnection may still be needed.

Choose by the situation you are reporting

If you are seeking a missing relative, the lost report type describes that concern. If you are helping someone who has been found, prioritize care, consent, and the responsible local authority before considering a public report.

Selecting “found” is not a claim that a family's search has been safely resolved. A found-person record may still involve an identity question that requires professional handling.

Browse with the counterpart in mind

A family seeking someone may find it useful to review available found reports, while an authorized helper may review lost reports for relevant context. Similar names or appearances remain leads, not established connections.

• Check the event date and place.
• Compare the description without ignoring conflicts.
• Understand whether the record is relevant to the current event.
• Keep possible connections private until assessed appropriately.

Submit accurately

Check the selected report type before sending a form. Make sure the description and location agree with it. Do not choose another type simply to gain attention or bypass a review decision.

Wakif reports are separate from official reporting and safeguarding processes. A category helps organize the directory; it does not determine who is entitled to contact, collect, or receive private information about another person.