As part of the ongoing efforts to improve quality of life and provide opportunities for those in need, the Egyptian Foundation for Development and Education works on supporting individuals who have fallen into debt due to difficult circumstances. This initiative aims to help those suffering from accumulated debts and who find themselves in prison because they cannot pay these debts, leading to the breakdown of their families. The project seeks to ease the burden on these individuals, support their families, and assist them in reintegrating into society with dignity.
An indebted person is one who has accumulated debts due to difficult circumstances or urgent needs to face life's crises, such as securing basic needs, educating their children, or providing medical treatment. Over time, these debts can lead to legal consequences, where these individuals are imprisoned due to their inability to repay.
An indebted person is one who has accumulated debts due to essential life needs, such as supporting their family, educating their children, or facing health crises. The foundation does not include cases where the debts arise from illegal activities (such as usury loans, gambling, or alcohol). The foundation focuses on supporting individuals suffering legal consequences due to debts caused by their difficult circumstances.
By the grace of Allah, the foundation has been able to relieve more than 15,000 indebted individuals since the project's inception in May 2022, whether they were in prison or had final judgments against them. This initiative has contributed to raising awareness among individuals by collaborating with local charities in Egyptian villages and rural areas about the harms of debt and its effects on the family and society. It has also encouraged individuals to avoid signing blank promissory notes.
