What is meant by poverty, adequate sanitation, illiteracy?
• Can we send clothing or equipment rather than money? Occasionally BLESS CANADA will send items (other than money) to Egypt. The items accepted must be of good quality, befitting the dignity of the needy. Currently, BLESS CANADA does not ship directly to Egypt. • What percentage of funds raised actually go to Egypt, and what is the percentage of administrative costs? Administrative costs fluctuate between 7-10%. Thus 90-93% of funds raised by BLESS CANADA go directly to needy Copts in Egypt. • Do funds go to Copts who are victims of militants, and how are these Copts helped by BLESS in general? Yes, BLESS CANADA has a special fund for such situations. Some of the families who receive contributions from BLESS CANADA are victims of fanatical attacks, or terrorism. These individuals are assisted with contributions of money, clothing, economic opportunity assistance, medical assistance, educational assistance, etc. • If families on the sponsor list are not sponsored by contributors, do th
