Social Solidarity

What to know on promoting social investment in Egypt

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 - 08:47 GMT

Minister Nevine al-Qabaj underscored the necessity of not just counting on donations but also the investment of resources to ensure sustainable revenues.

On World White Cane Day, Egyptian government details services provided to visually-impaired citizens

Sun, 15 Oct 2023 - 12:24 GMT

On the occasion of World White Cane Day, the Ministry of Social Solidarity detailed in a press statement Sunday the services provided to the visually impaired.

Egypt launches training, funding programmes at universities within 'Productive Student' initiative

Tue, 15 Aug 2023 - 03:05 GMT

Minister of Social Solidarity Nevine al-Qabbaj announced Monday the launch of a number of training programmes within the "Productive Student" initiative.

Egypt takes steps to develop care system of homeless individuals

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 - 02:41 GMT

The absence of mental health professionals in facilities constitute a threat to the patients themselves and other dwellers.

Egyptian Social Solidarity Minister holds dialogue on terms of adoption

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 - 03:14 GMT

Minister of Social Solidarity Nevine al-Qabbaj held Wednesday a dialogue with orphanages.

Egypt to launch campaign for registering 1M disabled citizens in integrated services card system

Sun, 23 Jul 2023 - 04:07 GMT

Qabbaj elaborated that the ministry would join forces with civil society.

Egypt's Forsa Programme collaborates with civil society to fund over 11K micro enterprises

Tue, 18 Jul 2023 - 02:38 GMT

Assistant to the Minister of Social Solidarity Mervat Sabrin signed Monday 29 contracts and four cooperation protocols with civil society to complete the third phase of Forsa Programme.

Egypt launches 'Golden Age' initiative targeted at senior citizens

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 - 12:34 GMT

The first phase is taking place in Damietta, Port Said, Suez, and Ismailiyah.

Egypt releases report on measures taken to combat child labor

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 - 02:11 GMT

On the occasion of the World Day Against Child Labor marking June 12, the Ministry of Social Solidarity issued a report on the efforts deployed by Egypt to combat the phenomenon.

Egyptian minister sheds light on reinforcing food security among member states of Organization of Islamic Cooperation

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 - 02:47 GMT

Minister of Social Solidarity Nevine al-Qabaj suggested Tuesday that the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) can play a role in reinforcing food security among member states.

Egypt's expenditure on social care, protection rises to 9.5% of GDP in 2022

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 - 01:36 GMT

Minister of Social Solidarity Nevine al-Qabaj highlighted Tuesday that Egypt's expenditure on social care, protection and development rose to 9.5 percent of the GDP in 2022.

Egypt allocates LE56M to train, microfinance women in Upper Egypt

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 - 02:17 GMT

The Ministry of Social Solidarity revealed Wednesday a project to train women in Menya, Qena, and Luxor governorates on business management, and finance their micro enterprises.

Egyptian, Syrian ministers discuss cooperation on civil society, empowerment of vulnerable groups

Sun, 28 May 2023 - 04:04 GMT

Minister of Social Solidarity Nevine al-Qabbaj received Friday Syrian counterpart Loai Emad El Din al-Menaged.

Egypt to host 2nd edition of ministerial meeting of Organization of Islamic Cooperation in June

Mon, 08 May 2023 - 01:59 GMT

The meeting is entitled "Impact of Social Justice on Social Security."

29 orphanages shut down in Egypt due to higher rates of adoption

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 - 08:32 GMT

To better ensure the safety of adopted children, the legal advisor revealed that the ministry plans to pay foster families to avoid any risks of human trafficking.

Egypt launches 1st orphan hosting center to encourage adoption

Tue, 14 Feb 2023 - 12:21 GMT

The center will be run by 'FACE for Children in Need association.'

Social Solidarity Minister reveals status of nurseries in Egypt

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 - 11:30 GMT

Minister of Social Solidarity Nevine al-Qabaj was speaking before the Senate's plenary session Sunday.

Egypt launches 'Village Without Poverty' initiative targeted at beneficiaries of 'Decent Life'

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 - 12:23 GMT

The economic empowerment initiative is within "Forsa" (opportunity) programme aimed at enabling self-employment among the beneficiaries of Takaful wa Karama.

Egyptian government subsidizes renovation of 680 fishing boats, distributes 210 new ones

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 - 12:14 GMT

Those are owned by small fishermen in Kafr El Sheikh, Sohag, and Luxor.

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