El Gouna Owners Wrap Up Donations Drive

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The Gouna Owners Club (GOC) charitable initiative reported last week has just been successfully concluded following a few weeks of hard work by the GOC volunteer workgroup. 

The final amount of donations collected and distributed directly to local workers in El Gouna was 164,500 EGP. A total of 350 workers were targeted, all on an average daily pay of 100 EGP or less, as follow;
  • Irtikaa workers comprised of street sweepers, lagoon beach cleaners, garbage collectors, etc.. total of 170, each received 500 EGP
  • Un-uniformed security guards "Ghafeers" 90 in total, each received 500 EGP
  • Pesticide workers carrying out insect sprays and other related duties by the Pesticide Service Companies, total of 40, each received 350 EGP.
  • Various workers with some disabilities or special needs in various groups including gardening, warehouse personnel, etc.. total 30, each paid 350 EGP.
  • Security Help Box Fund, for special and critical cases among the uniformed security workforce in El Gouna, estimated cases 20, total donated 10,000 EG. 

The GOC Charitable Initiative aimed at helping workers at the bottom of the pay-scale during the current difficult time of COVID-19 pandemic and particularly during the holy month of Ramadan. The initiative was outside the club scope of objectives, but has given a new dimension for solidarity and healthier community spirit, its success exceeded initial expectations and hopefully will encourage the introduction of similar initiatives in the future. 

If you are a property owner in El Gouna and wish to join GOC, please contact melfaham@aol.com."














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