Egyptian Minister of Social Solidarity Dr. Maya Morsi has stated that civil society in Egypt has become an integral part of the country's development and social protection system. Over the past few years, the civil society sector has undergone significant transformations, shifting from fragmented entities to a more organized system based on four clear pillars: community support, partnership for development, governance, and transparency. This was announced during her attendance at the closing ceremony of the 7th Egypt Good Charity and Sustainable Development Award.
The award ceremony, held in the presence of several high-profile figures, including Youth and Sports Minister Joher Nabiel, Dr. Ali Jumaa, head of the Egypt Good Charity board of trustees, and Dr. Mohamed Rifa'i, CEO of Egypt Good Charity, recognized outstanding contributions to charitable and developmental work. Dr. Morsi expressed her honor in participating in the event and praised the efforts of civil society organizations, partners in development, experts, and workers who have chosen to make a positive impact on people's lives.
The Minister of Social Solidarity commended the Egypt Good Charity for its continuous efforts in promoting charitable and developmental work, as well as its role in encouraging and rewarding outstanding initiatives. She highlighted that the civil society sector in Egypt has made significant progress, with over 36,000 registered associations and institutions, a number that reflects the sector's growth and importance. Dr. Morsi also mentioned that the government has completed the process of registering and regulating associations in accordance with Law No. 149 of 2019.
According to Dr. Morsi, the total annual funding for civil society organizations in 2026 reached EGP 12.714 billion, with a cumulative total of EGP 52.5 billion over the past 12 years. She also pointed out that through the Fund for Supporting Association and Civil Society Projects, grants worth EGP 4.9 billion have been provided, benefiting 11,373 associations and institutions and supporting 20,188 projects. These projects have had a positive impact on the lives of millions of people across the country.
Dr. Morsi emphasized that the philosophy of the Egypt Good Charity Award aligns with the Ministry of Social Solidarity's vision of civil society as a key partner in the development process. She stressed that civil society organizations, with their proximity to local communities and ability to understand their needs, play a vital role in achieving sustainable development goals. The Minister also highlighted the importance of partnerships between civil society, the private sector, universities, research centers, and international institutions.
The head of the Egypt Good Charity board of trustees, Dr. Ali Jumaa, praised the efforts of the Ministry of Social Solidarity in supporting the civil society sector and promoting charitable and developmental work. He emphasized that the charity's work is guided by the principles of sustainable development and the United Nations' 2030 agenda. Dr. Jumaa also announced that the charity will adopt two new sustainable development goals in the coming year: energy and climate.
The event concluded with a speech by Dr. Mohamed Rifa'i, CEO of Egypt Good Charity, who emphasized the importance of collective efforts in achieving sustainable development and social protection. He expressed his gratitude to Dr. Ali Jumaa for his continuous support and guidance, and highlighted the charity's commitment to promoting charitable and developmental work in Egypt.
Key points
- The Egyptian government views civil society as a key partner in achieving development and social protection goals.
- The civil society sector in Egypt has grown significantly, with over 36,000 registered associations and institutions.
- The sector has received significant funding, with a total annual funding of EGP 12.714 billion in 2026.
