SUMMARY

Amongst the many members of society, orphans are among the most vulnerable. This is particularly true in Egypt where there is little social support and where services are largely inadequate. Egypt is home to 1.7 million orphaned children. Many of them are forced to work young in dangerous environments due to poverty. In order to survive, most of them resort to begging or crime.

The noble values which Islam has laid out can be summarily understood by looking at the importance the religion has given to looking after orphans. Alhamdulillah, Egypt Aid supports hundreds of orphans, helping safeguard their iman and providing them a chance where there once was not.

The monthly cost of sponsoring an orphan is as follows:

• £20 to support a mother & 1 child
• £30 to support a mother & 2 children
• £40 to support a mother & 3 children
• £50 to support a mother & 4 children