Our friends from cooler climates may not believe this, but it does actually get cold in Egypt. The winter can be a harsh time, particularly as many homes and workplaces don’t have heating systems. The brick factory workers have an especially hard time of it as their accommodation is so basic – usually little more than a shack, shared with a number of other boys and men, without heating, running water or even bedding. So as you can see, the boys are pretty happy to receive their blankets! We’d like to thank our kind donors who have made this possible. And we wish our lads a good night’s sleep!

Masr Bokra project worker Mohammed with two of Masr Bokra’s students.

The boys in their winter gear!