Egypt's Social Solidarity Ministry Assures Public on Donation Controls for Child's Treatment
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- Egypt's Ministry of Social Solidarity clarified regulations for collecting donations for medical cases, assuring public oversight.
- The ministry confirmed that funds are not gathered randomly and are supervised for proper allocation.
- This follows a successful public campaign that raised 173 million Egyptian pounds for a 9-year-old child's rare muscle disorder treatment.
Egypt's Ministry of Social Solidarity has moved to reassure the public regarding the procedures for collecting charitable donations for individuals facing medical emergencies. Dr. Ayman Abdel Mawgoud, the ministry's Permanent Undersecretary, emphasized that the collection of funds is strictly regulated and supervised, countering any notion of haphazard or uncontrolled fundraising.
The funds are not collected randomly, and the ministry supervises the collection and spending.
Abdel Mawgoud explained that the ministry actively verifies medical cases and oversees the entire donation process, from collection to the disbursement of funds. This assurance comes in the wake of a highly successful public campaign that rapidly gathered 173 million Egyptian pounds (approximately $3.7 million USD) within 15 days. These funds are earmarked for the treatment of 9-year-old Youssef Fouad Medhat, who suffers from spinal muscular atrophy.
The ministry's oversight is mandated by Law No. 149 of 2019, which governs fundraising for both individuals and organizations for specified charitable purposes. Abdel Mawgoud detailed the rigorous verification process, which includes checks on the applicant's background, confirmation of familial ties, and medical assessments by the Ministry of Health and Population. Only after these steps are completed is a license issued for fundraising, with specific banking channels and time limits, typically not exceeding one year, though renewable.
The law regulates the collection of donations for natural and legal persons for specified charitable purposes.
Abdel Mawgoud stressed that all donations are subject to the ministry's complete supervision, ensuring that funds are used solely for their intended purpose and reach the rightful beneficiaries. The ministry facilitates the transfer of collected funds to the treating hospital, providing necessary approvals for the bank to release the amounts required for the child's ongoing care. He also issued a warning, urging the public to only donate to entities or individuals possessing official licenses from the Ministry of Social Solidarity to protect their contributions.
We verify the request, contact the Ministry of Health to conduct a medical examination, and confirm the child's need for treatment.
The successful campaign for Youssef highlights the generosity of Egyptians and individuals from other Arab nations. However, the ministry's intervention underscores its commitment to transparency and accountability in charitable giving, ensuring that public trust is maintained and donor funds are utilized effectively and ethically.
We issue a license to collect funds, which are then collected through specific banks and methods.
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Originally published by Al-Masry Al-Youm in Arabic. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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