Egypt expands Takaful, Karama Programme to 4.7 million families in 2025

Daily News Egypt

17-03-2025

During a recent session of the Senate chaired by Abdel Wahab Abdel Razek, Minister of Social Solidarity Maya Morsy provided an update on Egypt's social protection programmes, which are aimed at supporting vulnerable families across the country. These programmes are carried out through various state institutions, including the Ministry of Social Solidarity, Ministry of Supply and Internal Trade, Ministry of Health and Population, and Ministry of Labor.
Morsy highlighted the significant progress made in the Takaful and Karama conditional cash transfer programme, noting that the number of beneficiary families will increase from 1.7 million in 2014 to 4.7 million by 2025. The expansion prioritizes families most in need, ensuring that social support reaches those facing the greatest challenges.
She also outlined a substantial increase in the state's social protection budget, which has grown from EGP 93bn in 2008 to EGP 228bn in 2014, and is set to reach EGP 635bn in 2024. This funding is allocated across various sectors, including social and health insurance, housing, and cash transfers, to ensure comprehensive support for vulnerable citizens.
The Minister emphasized the continued expansion of these programmes, aiming to improve the quality and scope of services provided to targeted groups. The ongoing efforts are designed to adapt to changing economic conditions, including price increases, to ensure that the programmes remain responsive to citizens' needs.
In addition, Morsy highlighted the full integration between social insurance benefits and social assistance programmes, enabling beneficiaries to seek employment opportunities without jeopardizing their social support. This integration is part of the broader strategy to promote economic independence while safeguarding social well-being for Egypt's most vulnerable citizens.