Ramadan Charity Tables and the El-Khouly Foundation
Translated from Arabic. Read the original.
The Ramadan charity table is one of the highest forms of social solidarity in the holy month of Ramadan, expressing compassion, giving and mutual care among members of the community. In this context the work of the El-Khouly Foundation, led by the engineer Hisham El-Khouly, stands out as a creditable example of organised charitable work that puts service to people at the top of its priorities.
The Ramadan table… a humanitarian message before it is an iftar meal
The Ramadan table is not limited to providing food for those who are fasting; it is a complete humanitarian message reflecting the spirit of the holy month. Through its tables spread across a number of places and districts, the Foundation seeks to reach as many fasting people as possible, particularly families most in need of care, travellers and low-paid workers whose circumstances may prevent them from securing a decent iftar meal.
Leadership that believes in social responsibility
The engineer Hisham El-Khouly leads this initiative with a sense of responsibility and a deep belief in the importance of social solidarity. He sees charitable work as extending beyond financial support to include sound planning, sustainability and organised outreach to those entitled to help. On this basis the El-Khouly Foundation works to a clear vision aimed at maximising the impact of its Ramadan initiatives and ensuring they continue year after year.
Wide reach and strong organisation
The El-Khouly Foundation sets up Ramadan tables in several busy locations, making them easy to reach and increasing their capacity to serve large numbers of fasting people each day. A team of volunteers helps organise the tables, working as one team, which gives the initiative a warm human character reflecting the best of cooperation.
A lasting social impact
The initiative has not been confined to feeding those who fast; it also helps spread a culture of giving within the community and encourages other individuals and institutions to take part in charitable work. In this way the Ramadan table becomes a platform for strengthening the values of solidarity and for establishing the idea that a strong society is one whose members support one another in hard times.
What the El-Khouly Foundation offers under the leadership of the engineer Hisham El-Khouly through its Ramadan tables is a bright example in the record of charitable work, and evidence that organised giving can make a real difference in people's lives. In every meal served there is a message of love, and in every table set the true spirit of Ramadan takes its finest form.