#Operation Making a Difference in Cairo

Alhamdulilah, Allah Ta'ala blessed us with the opportunity to collaborate with Falaah Projects SA in June 2024. This partnership has enabled us to engage in various impactful initiatives aimed at supporting Palestinian refugees, single mothers and their children residing in Cairo.  

• Hydrate & Help: We provided essential water supplies in the form of bottled water to Palestinian refugee families as well as continued our Quench the thirst of the seekers of knowledge student project in Cairo. 
• Kids&Teens4Palestine Friendship Card Project: We implemented our signature friendship card project to foster friendships, solidarity and support between children Alhamdulillah. An amount of R10300 was raised towards this, half of which was handed over to Madrasah Dawood. 
• Eid Programme Assistance: We assisted Falaah Projects SA with their Eid programme for children, contributing to their celebratory activities. An amount of R  was handed over.
• Ibaadah Gifts: We allocated the first lot of R10,000 to Falaah Projects SA to purchase 100 Ibaadah gifts for Palestinian sisters in Cairo. The second phase of this project was launched at the Muslimahs Support Group. 
• Sister4Sister4Gaza Launch: We established a WhatsApp group to unite sisters globally in support of Palestinian refugees in Cairo. This initiative included various ongoing efforts, such as the Ibaadah gifts, Eid, water and other projects. 
• Preparations for the launch of the Muslimah Support Group for Palestinians in Cairo commenced, recognizing the need for broader support beyond immediate relief. The Muslimah Support Group was officially launched on the 10th of Ashura with objectives to provide spiritual, emotional, and financial empowerment to single mothers responsible for their households. 
• Vouchers: We initiated the voucher project to offer temporary aid while commencing training for these women. The vouchers are categorised and gifted accordingly. Despite our appeals for rental support, groceries, and essentials, full achievement was not met and we assisted the most dire cases with rentals according to what we received Alhamdulillah. 
• Home Visits: We established personal connections with Palestinian refugees in Cairo through home visits.
• Madrasah in Cairo online alternatives for load shedding and power cut days was established Alhamdulillah together with online excursions and lessons based on current themes from historically significant venues in Cairo for Fee Suhbatil Quraan learners. Example: Aashura lesson from the River Nile.

 The Muslimahs Support Group for Palestinians in Cairo 

1. Official launch and orientation 

2. Daily online support via WhatsApp 

3. Physical meetups for adults and children 

4. Profile analysis and individual entrepreneurship and skills training development 

5. Sister4Sister4Gaza in Cairo: connecting hearts and resources globally

- Volunteer Preparation: We prepared guidelines for volunteers and planned for upcoming months of engagement.

- Voucher Project: Continued the voucher project to provide support and ease to Palestinian refugee sisters through purchased vouchers.

- Water Coolers Sponsorship: Two water coolers were purchased for the students and teachers of Madrasah Dawood Alhamdulillah.

- Hydrate & Help: R30000 was handed over to Falaah Projects SA to distribute water to refugee families.

- 30 seekers of knowledge received a full month's water supply together with Sudanese families we came into contact with. 

- Healing Hearts: Volunteer therapists were onboarded to offer psychological and emotional support to both adults and children. They are collaborating to create these programs and assist with profile analysis.

- Flow and Flourish Retreat & Event: preparations commenced 

- Networking with various individuals and organizations/companies in Cairo as well as other countries. 

- ⁠Provided employment opportunities for translators and admin assistants.

- ⁠Collaborated with various therapists, health and wellness practitioners, educators, workshop facilitators, business coaches etc.

- ⁠Developed a strategy and project details for the year ahead 2024/2025

- ⁠Commenced search for premises and venue hire for workshops 

- ⁠Continuation of hydration, friendship cards and ongoing projects

  Flow & Flourish:

Organized a day of hydrotherapy and water sports for children who had lacked access to water for a year. The event included boat rides, bikes, go-karting, amusement park visits, and water sports. As the event coincided with Jumuah, mothers and children were reminded of their Islamic identity, encouraged to perform Salah, and to be grateful for Allah’s blessings, while also remembering those suffering in Gaza. Full details available on our social media accounts. 

• Established a funding team

• ⁠Weekly online feedback sessions continued since July

• ⁠Training for volunteers

• ⁠Personal home visits resumed

•IT Varsity collaboration and entrepreneurship programme design.

• Feedback and Funding: We utilized this month to gather feedback and establish funding strategies for future projects. We are also working on a significant collaboration with IT Varsity.
• Launch of the Little Change-Makers water card project.
• Training of volunteers
• Established collaborations with other NPO'S, training specialists and facilitators
• Friendship card returns⁠
• Ashraful Aid Tanks of Change collaboration.