Leadership and governance

The people guiding Salsabeel.

Salsabeel’s board brings experience in community service, food security, education, public policy and financial planning. It oversees the charity’s programs, finances and fundraising.

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Our founders

Founded by Nehal Azab and Eiad El-Fateh.

Salsabeel began with years of personal giving in Egypt before Nehal Azab and Eiad El-Fateh created the charity.

Nehal Azab, co-founder and director of Salsabeel Charity

Co-founder and director

Nehal Azab

Nehal was born and raised in Egypt and earned a bachelor’s degree in English Literature from Cairo University. After moving to Canada in the late 1980s, she built a career supporting people with intellectual disabilities while raising three children and remaining active in her community.

She co-founded Salsabeel with her son, Eiad, after years of helping people directly in Egypt. She has also volunteered at the Abbotsford Food Bank. In 2025, she completed her first marathon to raise money for Salsabeel. Now retired, she continues to lead the charity’s community work and fundraising.

Eiad El-Fateh, co-founder and director of Salsabeel Charity

Co-founder and director

Eiad El-Fateh

Eiad was born in Egypt and raised in Canada. He co-founded Salsabeel with Nehal to provide food, education and medical assistance through trusted local relationships in Egypt. He also volunteers his time mentoring recent graduates and early-career professionals interested in public service.

Eiad holds a Juris Doctor from the University of British Columbia and a master’s degree in Economics from Queen’s University. He works at Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada, where he leads work related to Indigenous housing and external relations. He is also an avid traveller and runner who has visited more than 30 countries and completed five marathons.

Board members

Board members

The directors contribute to program oversight, fundraising and financial accountability.

Kyoka Yamakawa, director of Salsabeel Charity

Director

Kyoka Yamakawa

Kyoka was born in Okinawa, Japan and raised in Canada. At Archway Food Bank, she coordinates Starfish Pack, a program that helps ensure students have food over the weekend. She met Nehal in 2023 while onboarding her as a food bank volunteer and was drawn to Salsabeel’s direct-aid model.

Kyoka brings practical food-security experience to the board and helped lead the social media campaign for the Marathon for Meals fundraiser. She holds a bachelor’s degree in French and Criminal Justice from the University of the Fraser Valley. Outside work and volunteering, she teaches and performs traditional Ryukyu dance.

Rasha Rashed, director of Salsabeel Charity

Director

Rasha Rashed

Rasha was born in Montreal and raised in Egypt, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Arts from Alexandria University. She returned to Canada in 2009 and later completed an Early Childhood Education diploma.

Rasha is the Childcare Supervisor for the LINC program at Archway Community Services in Abbotsford. Her work focuses on creating a welcoming and supportive environment for newcomer children and their families. She brings the same care, patience and community focus to Salsabeel’s board.

Adel Elseri, director of Salsabeel Charity

Director

Adel Elseri

Adel was born and raised in Edmonton and works as a boilermaker welder with Boilermakers Local 146. He has supported charitable initiatives for several years and brings a practical, hands-on perspective to the board.

At Salsabeel, Adel contributes to outreach, the website and ideas for connecting with supporters. He has also appeared on Big Brother Canada, Dragon’s Den and Family Feud Canada. He is married with two children and is a committed Edmonton Oilers fan.

Jason Beauchene, director of Salsabeel Charity

Director

Jason Beauchene

Jason has spent a significant part of his life outside Canada, giving him a broad perspective and an appreciation for the different circumstances families face. He first met Nehal nearly 30 years ago when they worked together supporting people with disabilities.

Jason is a financial advisor with Sun Life in Abbotsford. He brings sound judgment and experience working closely with individuals and families. On the board, he supports fundraising, community outreach and the charity’s efforts to use donations responsibly.

How the board supports the work

How the board supports the charity.

The board reviews programs, finances and priorities to keep the charity accountable to donors and the people it supports.

01 · Direction

Program oversight

Review priorities, risks and program plans while keeping direct assistance at the centre of the charity’s work.

02 · Stewardship

Financial accountability

Monitor how funds are raised, transferred and used, and provide donors with clear financial information.

03 · Community

Fundraising and outreach

Build relationships in Canada and Egypt, organize events and help more people understand Salsabeel’s work.

Registered charity14414519 Canada Foundation
Volunteer-runPrograms and governance are led by volunteers
Direct assistanceFounders cover administrative expenses separately

The people behind the programs

Meet Salsabeel’s volunteers.

Volunteers in Canada and Egypt help deliver food, education and medical support.

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