Orphanage

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.'

National Council for Human Rights demands return of child 'Shenouda' to his foster family until adoption lawsuit's conclusion

Sun, 08 Jan 2023 - 03:44 GMT

The then childless couple found the boy, who was only a few days/weeks old, in 2018 in front of the gate of a church.

Real estate, media tycoon Mohamed al-Amin to be tried at criminal court over abusing orphaned girls

Sat, 05 Feb 2022 - 01:50 GMT

Business tycoon Mohamed al-Amin was referred to the Criminal Court on Saturday over “human trafficking” in a case involving seven young girls whom he allegedly assaulted forcibly.

Egypt suspends issuance of licenses for new orphanages for 1 year

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 - 11:26 GMT

The Ministry of Social Solidarity issued a decree Monday suspending the issuance of licenses for new orphanages until December 16, 2022.

Egypt inaugurates 1st shelter for both orphans, homeless adults

Sun, 25 Oct 2020 - 03:05 GMT

The Ministry of Social Solidarity and Be With Us to Save a Human Being Foundation inaugurated on Sunday a shelter to house homeless adults and children.

Wali directs team to probe assault on children at Alexandria orphanage

Sat, 19 May 2018 - 08:55 GMT

Social Solidarity Minister Ghada Wali assigned the rapid intervention team of the ministry to investigate videos and photos that were circulated on a Facebook page.

Orphans’ Day: Egyptian idea to engage kids with their community

Fri, 06 Apr 2018 - 03:15 GMT

Cairo parks welcome visitors for free celebrating Orphanage Day.

Parliament to discuss monthly subsidy law for ex-orphanage

Thu, 26 Oct 2017 - 02:26 GMT

According to draft legislation, the subsidy will be granted only to the youth brought up in social care institutions who moved out after reaching the age of 18.

Orphanage torture incident investigated in Luxor

Sun, 23 Jul 2017 - 10:31 GMT

Shocking photos for four young girls tortured inside an orphanage in Luxor governorate went viral on social media

Wife of former prime minister investigated for child abuse

Sun, 12 Mar 2017 - 08:54 GMT

The prosecution called in Najd Mohamed Khamis, wife of former Egyptian Prime Minister Atef Ebeid and CEO and owner of an orphanage in 6 October City, to testify regarding incidents of child abuse that allegedly took place in the orphanage.

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