Since 2007
Al-Birr wal-Taqwa Egyptian Central Association
We began in 2007 in the village of Basarta, Damietta, with "one pound from every home". With your support we grew into a central association serving the most vulnerable families across Egypt.
The association was founded in 2007 in Basarta, Damietta, collecting the zakat of crops and dairy from villagers, and then with a simple idea: "one pound from every home".
By the grace of God and people's trust, our work expanded to all of Damietta in 2010 and to every governorate in 2012. In 2018 we became a central association under the Ministry of Social Solidarity.
Today we have branches and offices across Egypt, projects in water, housing, health, education and sponsorship, and a specialized hospital opened in 2026.
Our vision
A development institution pursuing social solidarity through organised volunteer charity work, for the sustainable development of those we serve.
Our mission
To serve Egyptian society through the sustainable development of its people, in cooperation with government, civil society and the private sector, as the best investment for the state and society.
Our journey
2007
Founded in the village of Basarta, Damietta
2010
Expanded across Damietta governorate
2012
Began working nationwide
2014
Granted public-benefit status
2018
Became a central association (No. 850 of 2018)
2026
Opened Al-Birr Specialized Hospital in Basarta
Our partners
- Ministry of Social Solidarity
- Ministry of Awqaf
- Tahya Misr Fund
- Adult Education Authority
- International Labour Organization
- UN Office on Drugs and Crime