Orman Association
Egyptian non-governmental charity founded in 1993, providing food, clothing, healthcare, and development aid to underprivileged families across Egypt.
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Overview
The Orman Association (Arabic: جمعية الأورمان) is an Egyptian non-governmental, non-profit organization established in 1993 and registered under number 803 with the Ministry of Social Solidarity. It aims to serve the neediest groups in Egyptian society without religious or political discrimination, operating in an institutional and developed manner that emphasizes the role of civil work in the economic and social development of communities. The association relies on in-kind and cash donations from Egyptians both inside and outside Egypt for its funding. The association's mission is to provide qualitative, non-traditional charitable services aimed at moving needy segments from a circle of need to a circle of production and self-sufficiency within a specific time frame. Its vision is to transform the concept of volunteer charitable work from a complementary role that satisfies the giving instinct of certain segments into an organized, developmental institutional work carried out professionally, based on the trust of donors, the seriousness of beneficiaries, and the experience and competence of those in charge. The Orman Association carries out a wide range of activities. It runs six orphanages for orphans and disabled orphans and promotes the alternative family project. It operates hospitality houses for cancer patients receiving treatment at the National Cancer Institute, hosting the patient and a companion throughout the treatment period free of charge. Its ongoing charity project supports widows, patients, and people with disabilities who support families by providing small income-generating projects such as livestock or kiosks. Humanitarian aid includes medical assistance (prosthetics, artificial limbs, pediatric heart surgeries, eye surgeries for blind children, healthcare and medicine purchases, incubators for premature infants) and assistance to the poor (marriage of orphan girls, support for families of non-political prisoners, debt repayment, food supplies in Ramadan, meat during Eid al-Adha, blankets in winter, school expenses, rent payments for those in difficulty, and in-kind donations of household furniture). The association has sponsored several national campaigns, including the National Campaign for the National Cancer Institute, the National Campaign for the 57357 Children's Cancer Hospital, the National Campaign for the Orphan Child and Alternative Family, the National Campaign for Disabled Children, the National Blood Donation Campaign, and the National Campaign for Umm El-Masryeen Hospital. It also runs the "An Institution for Every Village" project aimed at developing poor villages in cooperation with the private sector through development projects, assistance to those unable to work, literacy programs, medical convoys, water and electricity connections, and roof construction. It celebrates Orphan Day to draw society's attention to the need to care for orphan children morally and materially. A major medical achievement is the Shifa Al-Orman Hospital for Cancer Treatment in Luxor, a large medical edifice aimed at serving the governorates of Upper Egypt and eliminating cancer. The hospital serves six governorates in Upper Egypt and was opened on May 27, 2016. The association's board of directors includes Eng. Hossam El-Din Ahmed Abdel Halim El-Qabbani, founder of Al-Orman and honorary life president, who is also a board member and head of the Qabbani Group of aluminum, automotive, installment, and tourism companies, and head of the Al-Orman Schools group founded in 1955, which includes Egyptian and international schools specialized in tourism and hotels.
History
The Orman Association was established in 1993 as an Egyptian non-governmental, non-profit organization, registered under number 803 with the Ministry of Social Solidarity. It was founded by Eng. Hossam El-Din Ahmed Abdel Halim El-Qabbani, who became its honorary life president. From its inception, the association aimed to serve the neediest groups in Egyptian society without religious or political discrimination, operating in an institutional and developed manner. In its early years, the association focused on providing direct aid to the poor, including food, clothing, and medical assistance. It also established orphanages and a hospitality house for cancer patients receiving treatment at the National Cancer Institute. Over time, it expanded its activities to include development projects aimed at moving beneficiaries from need to self-sufficiency, such as the ongoing charity project that provides small income-generating projects like livestock or kiosks. The association has sponsored several national campaigns, including the National Campaign for the National Cancer Institute, the National Campaign for the 57357 Children's Cancer Hospital, the National Campaign for the Orphan Child and Alternative Family, the National Campaign for Disabled Children, the National Blood Donation Campaign, and the National Campaign for Umm El-Masryeen Hospital. It also launched the "An Institution for Every Village" project to develop poor villages in cooperation with the private sector. A major milestone was the opening of the Shifa Al-Orman Hospital for Cancer Treatment in Luxor on May 27, 2016. This large medical facility aims to serve the governorates of Upper Egypt and eliminate cancer, serving six governorates in the region. Under the leadership of Eng. El-Qabbani, the association launched several initiatives that contributed to shaping the culture of charitable work in Egypt, including drawing attention to the needs of Upper Egypt and supporting the concept of the alternative family. The association continues to operate today, relying on donations from Egyptians inside and outside the country, and carrying out campaigns such as the "Iftar for 5 Million Fasters" campaign and seasonal distributions of food, clothing, and blankets.
- 2016
Shifa Al-Orman Hospital for Cancer Treatment opened in Luxor on May 27.
- 1993
Orman Association founded and registered under number 803 with the Ministry of Social Solidarity.
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Non-governmental, non-profit charity serving the neediest without religious or political discrimination, funded by donations.
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