Khaleej Times

Al Gurg charity supports 9,000 families in 7 years

- Ahmed Shaaban

dubai — Over 9,000 low-income families have been supported by the Easa Saleh Al Gurg Charity Foundation (ESGCF) since its inception seven year ago.

The listed indigent families are supported with regular allowances, that cover their education and health fees, as well as their accommodat­ion rents, said Dr Raja Easa Saleh Al Gurg, chairperso­n of ESGCF.

“The foundation is committed to vulnerable people wherever they are, and spares no effort to ease their suffering and bring them happiness,” added Dr Raja. “These are added to seasonal assistance — foodstuff packages, feast clothes, Iftar meals, school bags, and many other relief allowances and contributi­ons.”

The foundation, initiated by the former UAE ambassador and prominent businessma­n Easa Saleh Al Gurg, directly supports a

The foundation is committed to vulnerable people wherever they are, and spares no effort to ease their suffering, reduce their financial burdens, meet their needs, and bring them happiness.” Dr Raja Easa Saleh Al Gurg, chairperso­n, ESGCF

number of charity entities in the country. “These include the lowincome families committee in Umm Al Quwain, Dubai Charity Associatio­n, Sharjah Charity Society, Fujairah Charity Society, Dubai Women’s Associatio­n, Tarahum Charity Society and many others.”

The foundation also supports a number of Quran study centres and has built over 20 mosques in the last seven years. ahmedshaab­an@khaleejtim­es.com

 ?? Supplied photo ?? One of the mosques built by the ESGCF. —
Supplied photo One of the mosques built by the ESGCF. —

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