Frequently asked questions

Salsabeel is a Canadian registered charity founded by Egyptian-Canadian mother-and-son team Nehal Azab and Eiad El Fateh. We provide direct food, education and medical assistance to people facing hardship in Egypt. The organization was incorporated in 2022 and received registered charitable status in 2024.

Yes. Salsabeel operates legally as 14414519 Canada Foundation and is registered under the Canadian Income Tax Act. Our charitable registration number is 799061411RR0001. You can find our address and registration details on our Financial Information page.

Salsabeel is the name of a spring in paradise described in the Qur’an. We chose it because the name is associated with relief and generosity, which reflects the kind of work we want to do.

Salsabeel is run by volunteers in Canada and Egypt. Local relationships help us understand needs, and the founders cover administrative costs separately from donor-funded programs.

Our main areas of work are food security, education and medical assistance. Current initiatives include monthly grocery support through our Mobile Food Bank, Ramadan and Eid food distributions, school-fee assistance, post-secondary bursaries, and help with essential medical care. Visit Our Projects for more information.

Our work is currently focused in Egypt, particularly in Siwa Oasis, Borg El Arab and Al Manial in Cairo. Each connection is rooted in trusted relationships and local knowledge.

We review cases individually and consider financial hardship, available alternatives, the urgency and specificity of the need, whether the circumstances can be verified, and whether our support can make a real difference. Trusted volunteers and community contacts also help us understand local circumstances.

Local volunteers coordinate purchases, prepare food bags and deliver assistance in the communities where they live. Their knowledge helps us secure good value from local vendors and reach people directly. You can meet some of them on our Volunteers page.

We treat assistance as a relationship built on respect, not as a transaction. Local volunteers deliver support discreetly, listen to each household’s circumstances and avoid unnecessary publicity. We share stories only when appropriate and place dignity ahead of promotion.

Yes. Our founders cover salaries, administration, fundraising, website costs and other operating expenses. None of those costs are paid from donations, so 100% of every donation goes directly to beneficiaries.

You can donate by debit or credit card through PayPal. Canadian donors may also give by Interac e-transfer to eiad@salsabeelcharity.org. Visit our Donate page for complete instructions.

Yes. Every GoFundMe gift receives an official Canadian charitable receipt. For an e-transfer, please include your full name, mailing address and email address so we can prepare your receipt. Receipts are normally issued within one week.

Yes. As a small charity, we can often accommodate requests to support a particular program or community. Email eiad@salsabeelcharity.org before or after donating and tell us what matters most to you. If a request cannot be fulfilled as intended, we will contact you.

Yes. Salsabeel accepts zakat and directs it to eligible people in need. Please identify your gift as zakat when donating or email us so we can record and allocate it appropriately.

Needs and local prices vary, but these examples show the scale of impact a donation can have:

We welcome expressions of interest, although volunteer opportunities depend on our current needs and location. Help may include events in Canada, fundraising, communications or program support in Egypt. Email eiad@salsabeelcharity.org with a short note about your interests, location and availability.

You can share our work, follow Salsabeel on social media, attend or participate in our community events, organize a fundraiser, or introduce us to a potential partner. Raising awareness helps a small volunteer-run charity reach new supporters without increasing overhead.

Email us at eiad@salsabeelcharity.org or call 604-854-3116. Our mailing address is 35850 Graystone Drive, Abbotsford, British Columbia, V3G 1G1, Canada.