قديمك جديدهم — your old, their new

A second life for every garment.
A warm meal for every family.

The Mona Elkabani Foundation collects gently used clothing donated by the community, resells it at prices anyone can afford, and turns every pound raised into meals for families across Egypt — keeping fabric out of landfills and food on the table.

Donate Clothing Support Our Work
ReuseClothes kept from landfill
ResellPriced for every budget
FeedProceeds become meals
قديمك جديدهم Your old, their new
Cairo, Egypt
Our mission

We believe that what one person no longer needs can still change another person's day — and that caring for people and caring for the planet are the same work.

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Who we are

A neighbourhood habit that grew into a foundation

Mona Elkabani speaking beside racks of donated clothing
Our Story

Founded by Mona Elkabani

Mona noticed that the clothes people were quietly clearing out of their closets still had plenty of life left in them — and that, sold the right way, they could do far more good in circulation than folded away in a donation bin. What began as informal collecting among friends and neighbours in Egypt grew into a standing effort: gather what's still good, price it so anyone can afford it, and put every pound raised straight toward feeding families nearby.

See how it works
Donated shirts sorted and folded by color, ready to sell
Our Approach

Sustainability and generosity, in one loop

Every donated garment we resell is one less item bound for landfill — and one more affordable option for a family that needs it. Every sale becomes a meal. There's no gap between the environmental mission and the humanitarian one; at the Mona Elkabani Foundation, they're the same simple mechanism, running on trust and community donations.

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The Mona Elkabani Foundation team standing beside their collection banner
Our Team

Run by volunteers who show up, week after week

Behind every rack of clothing and every meal is a small team of women who sort, price, pack, and deliver — in person, every week, across Cairo. It's the same handful of faces the community has come to know and trust.

قديمك جديدهمYour old, their new
العطاء أسلوب حياةGiving is a way of life
Registered foundation · No. 3817 01008731546
A circular model

From closet to community, in three steps

No middlemen, no waste — just a short, transparent loop between the people who give and the people who need.

01 · DONATE 02 · RESELL 03 · FEED
  1. 01

    Community donates

    Neighbours and local businesses across Egypt donate clothing that's still in good condition — instead of letting it sit unused or end up in the trash.

  2. 02

    Sorted & sold, affordably

    Every piece is sorted by hand and priced within reach, so good clothing stays accessible to anyone who needs it — not just those who can pay full price.

  3. 03

    Proceeds feed families

    The money raised goes directly toward meals and essentials for families in need nearby — quickly, transparently, and without a middleman.

↻ AND THE CYCLE CONTINUES
Why it matters

Two crises, one small, repeatable answer

Textile waste and food insecurity rarely get talked about together — but the same simple exchange can chip away at both.

For the planet

The fashion industry is one of the most resource-intensive on earth, and unwanted clothing is a huge, often invisible source of landfill waste. Reselling instead of discarding keeps garments in use for longer and reduces the demand for new production.

"Globally, the equivalent of a garbage truck of textiles is landfilled or burned every second." — a widely cited industry estimate

For the community

Affordable, secondhand clothing means families can dress well without stretching a tight budget — and every item sold funds a meal for someone who needs one. It's aid that pays for itself, sale by sale, one closet at a time.

"العطاء أسلوب حياة" — giving is a way of life. Mona Elkabani Foundation
Get involved

Three ways to be part of the loop

Donate Clothing

Clear out what you no longer wear. If it's still in good condition, it can fund a meal instead of filling a landfill.

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Volunteer Your Time

Sorting, pricing, running a stall on market day — every extra pair of hands means more clothing finds a home, faster.

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Give Financially

Prefer to give directly? Financial gifts go straight to meals for families and covering basic running costs.

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Ways to support

Give clothing, give funds, or just get in touch

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Donate Clothing

Bring gently used, clean clothing to our collection point, or arrange a pick-up for larger donations.

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Give Financially

Support meals directly with a financial gift — every contribution goes straight to families in need.

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Get in Touch

Have clothing to donate, time to give, or a question about the foundation? Reach out any time.

01008731546 · MonaSoltau@gmail.com