Dec 16, 2021

Written by: Yasser Badry Dr. Ali Gomaa, Chairman of the Religious Affairs Committee in the House of Representatives, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Misr Al-Khair Foundation, emphasized the importance of the role of civil society institutions in combating corruption, during his speech at the conference “Activating the Role of Civil Action Organizations in Combating Corruption,” held on the 6th of April. This December, in cooperation with the Ministry of Social Solidarity and the General Union of Associations and Civil Foundations. Jumaa pointed out that corruption, like sin, will not end, but we must fight it and restrict it, and that raising awareness of corruption works to resist it, as fighting corruption is the closest deed to God. Dr. Ali Jumaa explained that the launch of initiatives undertaken by civil society organizations to eliminate corruption is characterized by achieving success on the ground and is supported by many institutions because they come into contact with the citizen and his interests. He stressed that Misr Al-Khair designed a values ​​and life program, and the project began in cooperation with young people on righteousness, piety, and eliminating manifestations of corruption, 5 years ago at the level of 27 governorates, explaining that setting standards for success and accountability can contain corruption. The conference aims to maximize the role of civil society organizations in promoting and protecting integrity and combating corruption. By enhancing transparency and integrity in the work environment and educating society about the dangers of corruption, its causes and effects. It also deals with studying the phenomenon of corruption and making proposals that contribute to reducing it. The conference also aims to discuss enhancing Systems of accountability, integrity, transparency, and justice, and building regional and national alliances and networks with agencies concerned with anti-corruption and coordinating with them to exchange information, transfer expertise, and benefit from various experiences.