Here's Where You Can Volunteer This Ramadan
Let's be real, wanting to give back during Ramadan is easy, but actually finding the right place to volunteer? Not so much. We've all been there, frantically scrolling through Instagram and navigating through our (mom's) Facebook pages for any links, asking ''Where can I volunteer?'. This year, let's skip the frantic search and get right to it. Whether it's serving food to the less fortunate, packing staples in cartoon boxes, or donating money and clothes, this guide is your one-stop resource for any and all volunteering opportunities… People's Needs
Food Preparation and Distributing Share a Smile Foundation
Donations and Distributing Misr ElKheir Foundation Life Makers
Donations and Box Packing Seket ElKheir
Donations, Box Packing, and Distribution Yosh Egypt
Box Packing and Distribution Egyptian Food Bank
Donations, Box Packing, and Distribution Al Masar Voluntourism
Food Preparation and Distribution Haya Karima Foundation
Box Packing and Distribution IG: @ hayakarimaofficial
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