In 2008, Refuge Egypt continued to provide relief to refugees through several project areas: Emergency Assistance (8,105 food packages were distributed and 1,438 individuals received clothing); Self Reliance (Tukul Crafts continues to thrive into a self sustaining business, and has helped to support projects such as the Single Mothers and Widows); Health Programs (we conducted 13,089 medical consultations); and Education and Advocacy (presently 301 refugees are benefiting from the Literacy and Adult Education English program).