We focus on the most vulnerable, including street children, child refugees and girls in rural communities, to help them have the chance to learn, be healthy and stay safe.
Learning for life
From their early years through to adolescence, we're making sure that children in Egypt have the chance to learn. Working with the Ministry of Education and community groups, we’re improving access to education and promoting safe learning environments. We’re supporting girls and boys, as well as children with disabilities, to read, write and learn.
We’re ensuring teachers are trained to teach effectively and promoting ongoing professional development. With community support, we’re delivering school health and nutrition programs. We’re also improving parents’ engagement and supporting children to have a voice in schools.
Protecting the vulnerable
In collaboration with government partners, we’re developing stronger national policies to protect children at risk and to provide safe alternative care.
We’re supporting local government and civil society partners to provide ongoing support and ensure children can access the right services. This includes counselling services which help children and their families build their wellbeing and resilience.
Isra'a attends a Youth in Action learning center in Sharkia governorate, Egypt. In partnership with Mastercard Foundation, the program works with over 40,000 out-of-school youth, girls and boys, aged 12-18 in rural Burkina Faso, Egypt, Ethiopia, Malawi and Uganda.
HEALTH AND LIVELIHOODS
We’re helping children and families in the most deprived areas to access lifesaving health and nutrition services. We’re enhancing access to quality maternal and neonatal health care services. And we work with communities, and especially mothers, to promote healthy nutrition and hygiene practices to enhance maternal and child health.
LIVELIHOODS
Our livelihoods programme helps the poorest families to afford nutritious food and increase their financial security. We help parents and young people develop vocational skills and a better understanding of their finances. And we work with youth, helping them get access to appropriate work opportunities.
REFUGEE RESPONSE
More than 250,000 refugees are registered in Egypt. Around half are Syrian, and others have fled nearby countries. Amongst the arrivals, there are increasing numbers of unaccompanied children. Many have fled armed conflict and natural disaster but now find themselves at risk of exploitation and abuse.
We are working with government agencies, UNHCR and other international organizations and local partners to address the complex needs of refugee children and their families. We are providing tailored programs, offering child protection, education, health and livelihoods support for refugee and migrant children in Greater Cairo and Alexandria.
