Women's empowerment projects and programs

Women's empowerment programs

Egyptian women have received significant and unprecedented support since President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi assumed office. A strategy was developed to empower women politically, economically, and socially, which became evident with the President's declaration of 2017 as the Year of the Egyptian Woman and the announcement of the National Strategy for Empowering Egyptian Women 2030.

This marked a turning point for women on all levels, as they attained leadership positions in various state institutions and assumed ministerial portfolios. For example, Dr. Manal Awad served as Minister of State.

Building female youth leadership in Damietta Governorate

Project results:

  • City/Village Head: 67 young people appointed, including 43 women leaders.
  • Department Director: 35 young people appointed, including 23 women leaders.
  • Recognition of Outstanding Individuals: 102 outstanding individuals honored, including 70 women leaders.
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Economic empowerment of women in Damietta Governorate

Project results:

  • Women's Economic Empowerment Project: Training 500 women (280 Egyptian and 220 Syrian) in cooperation with Caritas.
  • In cooperation with the International Labour Organization (ILO): Training 818 women on the Women Entrepreneurs Moving Forward program.
  • In cooperation with the ILO: Training 2,015 trainees on the Decent Jobs for Egypt's Youth project, which provided 725 job opportunities, 74% of which went to women.
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Building female youth leadership in Damietta Governorate

Project results:

  • Women lead in Egyptian governorates: 96 female leaders trained in cooperation with the National Training Academy and the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development.
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