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Ramadan is a season of mercy, generosity, and deep intention. It’s the month when giving feels particularly meaningful, as every act of charity becomes a form of worship and every donation a way to ease someone else’s hardship. With so many initiatives available, choosing where to donate can feel overwhelming. Below are impactful programmes you can support during the holy month, each offering a unique path to doing good.

Egyptian Food Bank – Feed & Honor Program

The Egyptian Food Bank’s Ramadan campaign, Feed & Honor, focuses on fighting hunger through large-scale food support across Egypt. The initiative distributes both food boxes and ready-to-eat meals to ensure families have dignified and sufficient iftar options throughout the month. Food boxes are available in multiple sizes to suit different donation capacities, ranging from 450 EGP (12 kg, 14 essential items) to 1,550 EGP (39 kg, 16 items), containing staples such as rice, sugar, pasta, lentils, dates, oil, sauce, tea, and cheese. The campaign aims to raise 80 million EGP, with 5.34 million EGP already contributed, reflecting both strong community engagement and ongoing need.

Children’s Cancer Hospital 57357 – Sadaqah Jariyah Naming Donation

For donors seeking a long-term, continuous impact, 57357 offers the opportunity to fund a Sadaqah Jariyah by supporting medical devices, hospital facilities, or education and training programmes. Donors can have their name, or that of a loved one, placed on the funded space or device, formalised through a legal contract that preserves the donor’s rights for as long as the hospital operates. This initiative combines lasting spiritual reward with tangible, life-saving impact for children battling cancer.

UNICEF – Ramadan Support for Children in Crisis

UNICEF’s Ramadan campaign focuses on children living in conflict and humanitarian emergency zones, including Gaza, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen. Donations provide urgent essentials such as safe drinking water, protection from waterborne diseases, and educational support, offering hope and continuity despite displacement and instability. Operating in over 190 countries, UNICEF is a trusted choice for donors seeking to make their Ramadan charity reach children in the most challenging environments.

Misr El Kheir Foundation – Ramadan Giving Programs

Misr El Kheir offers a wide range of accessible Ramadan donation options. Donors can sponsor an iftar meal for 85 EGP, a Kaffarah meal for 85 EGP, or a suhoor meal for 30 EGP. Larger food support packages are also available, including Kertonet El Setr (250 EGP) and Kertonet Sand El Aila (3,000 EGP), designed to support families with substantial provisions throughout the month. Established in 2007, the foundation works across social solidarity, healthcare, education, research, and broader development initiatives.

Egyptian Cure Bank – Medical Treatment & Life-Saving Support

The Egyptian Cure Bank provides medical treatment for patients who cannot afford healthcare. During Ramadan, donations support surgeries, medical convoys, diagnostic tests and scans, sight restoration initiatives, and hospital development projects. Operating under the message “Together… to save a life,” the organisation aims to alleviate suffering and restore health to vulnerable patients. As the sister organisation of the Egyptian Food Bank, it strengthens a trusted humanitarian network in Egypt.

Ramadan is a time to reflect on the impact of giving and the power of collective generosity. Whether you choose to feed a family, support children in crisis, or fund vital medical care, every contribution makes a meaningful difference. By participating in these initiatives, you not only uphold a cherished tradition of charity but also help transform lives, embodying the spirit of the holy month in the most tangible and lasting ways.