Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi attended on Sunday the Charity Doors (Abwab Al-Kheir) celebration at the New Administrative Capital, which targets raising the living standards of about 5 million citizens. The Abwab Al-Kheir is being carried out in coordination between the governmental and non-governmental sectors and civil society organizations, according to presidential spokesman Bassam Rady. The ceremony comes as part of the state's efforts to provide social protection to marginalized categories and improving the living conditions of citizens. During the celebration, El-Sisi is due to inspect the largest humanitarian convoy for supporting one million families nationwide. The convoy is organized by the Tahya Misr Fund in cooperation with the Social Solidarity Ministry and coincides with the International Day of Charity, which falls on September 5, Rady said The International Day of Charity was officially recognized by the UN General Assembly in 2012 with the aim of commemorating the anniversary of the passing away of Mother Teresa of Calcutta, who received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979. The date was established with the objective of sensitizing and mobilizing people, NGOs, and stakeholders all around the world to help others through voluntary and philanthropic activities. Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, a number of ministers and top state officials attended the ceremony.
