Ramadan Mercy Feed 200 Families in Need - Egypt

Project Status (Final)

• Total goal: $10,000
• Funds raised: $187 of $10,000 (1.87%)
• Remaining: $9,813
• Donors: 3
• Monthly donors: 0
• Campaign status: Closed (microproject completed; Ramadan has ended)

Current Situation

In Egypt, rising food prices and unstable household income made Ramadan especially difficult for poor families who rely on consistent daily meals for iftar and suhoor. Many households could not afford enough staple foods, forcing parents to reduce their own meals so children could eat, and leaving children and the elderly more vulnerable to hunger and nutrition-related health risks. The need was urgent and time-sensitive because Ramadan requires reliable food every day.

Key Challenges

• Time-bound emergency: Ramadan is limited in time; delays reduce the ability to deliver support when it is most needed.
• Funding did not materialize at scale: This microproject did not receive the level of support required to prepare and distribute 200 food boxes as planned.
• Inflation pressure: Rising prices reduce purchasing power and increase the cost of each food box.
• High vulnerability: Children and elderly family members face the greatest risk when staple foods are not secured.

Activities & Readiness (What This Microproject Was Designed to Deliver)

This microproject was designed to raise funds to prepare and deliver 200 Ramadan food boxes to the most vulnerable families in Egypt.

Implementation approach:

• Coordinate distribution through trusted local partners
• Prioritize the most vulnerable households
• Provide documentation and updates for transparency

Closing Note & Donor Direction

Because Ramadan has ended and this was a time-sensitive microproject, we are closing this campaign.

To ensure your generosity still reaches families facing ongoing food insecurity in Egypt, we are directing supporters to our main GlobalGiving project:

• Feed 100 Struggling Egyptian Families! (Project #66848)

Use of Funds Raised

Although this microproject did not reach its funding goal, the $187 raised will be applied to our main project, Feed 100 Struggling Egyptian Families! (Project #66848), where it can contribute to ongoing, higher-impact food assistance.

Long-Term Impact (Why This Still Matters)

When households receive reliable food support, they are less likely to take on debt, skip meals, or cut other essentials. Children and the elderly face fewer nutrition-related health risks, and families can preserve dignity and stability during periods of economic pressure. Continued distributions also strengthen trust and community relationships, creating a stronger foundation for future poverty-relief programs in Egypt.

Looking Forward

We remain committed to delivering dignified, practical food assistance that protects health and reduces suffering. We will continue strengthening our outreach and funding approach so future Ramadan microprojects can reach full scale and serve more families during time-sensitive seasons.

The American Aid – A A Relief Team