Ramadan is right around the corner, and with it, the opportunity to renew one’s sense of community and partake in acts of selflessness by giving back to their fellow man. While many find solace and joy in giving all year round, the holy month is a good opportunity to practice charitable acts as the chaos of the day-to-day slows down and the spirit of togetherness infects the air. The aftermath of the pandemic, compounded with other recent global disasters, has seen marginalised communities already reeling from the previous year affected even further. However, an abundance of Egyptian charities and organisations have been working around the clock to provide relief for those in need. And they are in constant need of volunteers as well as donations. In Egypt, the holy month of Ramadan sees a rise in philanthropic activities and an influx of donations, as charity is one of the pillars of Islam. Here are a few organisations and initiatives to take part in this Ramadan. Banati Foundation Women, globally, are affected by disparities in wages, and “are paid about 20 percent less than men” on average. In Egypt, while there…
7 Community-Driven Initiatives in Egypt and Beyond to Get Involved with This Ramadan
March 21, 2023
