Egypt’s first charity thrift shop opens amidst widening gap between rich and poor

The store was an immediate hit: its inventory was intended to last several months, but it was sold out within one month of its launch.

Why It Matters

Egypt has a deep-rooted cultural stigma against buying second-hand clothing and goods. However, recent economic realities mean that a new charity thrift shop has proved more popular than expected.

The store was an immediate hit: its inventory was intended to last several months, but it was sold out within one month of its launch.

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