This Ramadan, student organizations are stepping up their community service activities to celebrate the holy month by giving back. Here are some highlights.
On March 11, an on-campus initiative led by the Office of Student Life’s community-service sector brought together 29 student organizations to assemble 3,500 food packs, which will be distributed in various underprivileged areas across Egypt. The fundraiser campaign for the event was conducted by AUC Resala.
On Friday, February 28, student club Mashroo3 Kheir packed and delivered Ramadan boxes, distributing 12 kg in each box to support a family’s iftar needs.
“I feel very grateful for my team and the amazing effort they have put behind this initiative," said Amina Fady, integrated marketing communication senior and president of Mashroo3 Kheir. "I am beyond thankful for being able to help others. It was a successful event."
Volunteers in Action (VIA) also packed 1,000 Ramadan food boxes for those in need, with the help of over 50 student members. The club has been meeting almost daily for the past two weeks to complete the packs, bringing together students across disciplines.
“Ramadan packing has been one of the most incredible experiences of my life — not just in terms of doing something I enjoy with people I love, not just because it’s for a good cause, but because it is as healing and fulfilling for us as it is for the people we try to serve," said Seifeldeen Abdelgawad, mechanical engineering senior and head of logistics at VIA.
“I get the chance to make new friends and bond with everyone whilst weighing sugar or handing out rice."
Mariam Elyyan, business marketing junior and children’s head at VIA, added, “Through our Ramadan packing initiative, we are not just delivering essential supplies. but also sharing hope, kindness and the spirit of community.”
Other students praised the community building and team bonding of the food-packing activities. “Every year, Ramadan packing is a time for us all to come together and become a family,” said Lena Boraei, graphic design and history senior and VIA’s multimedia head. “I get the chance to make new friends and bond with everyone whilst weighing sugar or handing out rice. It’s always a new experience filled with laughter and fun.”
"Iti s as healing and fulfilling for us as it is for the people we try to serve."
Echoing the same sentiment, Omar Sallam, marketing junior and VIA’s organizing director, said, “I felt like we were all friends, united together for a good cause. It was fulfilling to spread joy and happiness to every person in the process."
Help Club is also fundraising to provide 2,500 food packs to families in need, calling for donations through Resala. Meanwhile, Resala AUC seeks to distribute 3,000 Ramadan packs to families in need, supporting its parent organization by fundraising through an online campaign. Hand in Hand and Revival are also working on hot meal initiatives for iftar.
In light of the devastation in Gaza, Al-Quds Club is collaborating with the Egyptian Food Bank to raise EGP 1 million to send a relief truck to Gaza this Ramadan.
