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Oneof the important purposesof charity includeshelpingyoungpeople
togetmarried following thewisesayingsofProphetMohammed(Peace
BeuponHim) “OYoungpeople!Whoever amongyou canmarry, should
marry, because it helps him lower his gaze and guard hismodesty.”
(Al Bukhari: 1905) The Charity Foundation participated in the eighth
groupmarriage initiative of theHouse of Representatives of Bahrain in
2011 by sponsoring thewedding of 78 couples.
TheFoundationalsoassisted in theconstructionofhousingunits inOman
to protect the population of the Eastern Region during hurricanes.
In the belief that there are no borders for charitable work, the Easa
Saleh Al Gurg Charity Foundation conducts charitable work across the
world.
Some of our key projects include:
Easa Saleh Al Gurg Charity Foundation also supports various medical
institutions outside UAE, such as hospitals and medical research
centers. The Foundation provides annual support to the British Cardiac
Research Trustwhichwas created inUK in February2003asa charitable
organization that supports research on all kinds of heart diseases, the
bestdiagnosticmethodsandways toprovideearlymedical intervention.
Constructionprojects in Zanzibar, Tanzania in2011and2012 includinga
mosque, two schools and a health center for amedical complex.
Initiating rehabilitation projects in India such as digging wells and
buildingwater tanks in 2011.
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egional Activities
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nternational Relief Projects
Group marriage ceremony sponsored
by the Foundation in Bahrain