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CairoScene
12-05-2025
- Business
- CairoScene
Takaful & Karama Payouts to Rise to EGP 900 Per Person in July
The increase comes as part of Egypt's broader push to expand social welfare coverage, now among the largest in the Arab world. May 12, 2025 Starting July 1st, monthly payments under Egypt's Takaful and Karama social support programme will rise by 25%, bringing individual payouts to EGP 900. The announcement was made by Social Solidarity Minister Dr. Maya Morsy, who also noted that families receiving additional child support and elderly care allowances may see their total benefits reach up to EGP 3,000. The move comes as Egypt ramps up spending on social protection, which now accounts for 9.5% of the country's GDP. The 2024 budget allocates EGP 635 billion to welfare programmes spanning healthcare, education, and direct financial support. The Takaful and Karama programme, which provides income support to low-income families, the elderly, and people with disabilities, has been recognised by the World Bank as the largest of its kind in the Arab world—both in scope and financial scale. This latest increase underscores the government's efforts to shield vulnerable communities amid ongoing economic pressures.
Daily News Egypt
12-05-2025
- Business
- Daily News Egypt
Takaful and Karama a national model to be emulated globally in social protection: Al-Mashat
'Takaful and Karama is a national model to be emulated globally in social protection,' said Rania Al-Mashat, Egypt's Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation, at a celebration on Sunday marking the 10th anniversary of the cash transfer programme. The event was attended by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly. Al-Mashat stated the 2025/2026 development plan allocates EGP 327bn for human development, an annual 22% increase. She noted the World Bank has provided EGP 70bn in development financing for the programme since 2015, with EGP 1.2bn for economic empowerment of beneficiary families. Social protection and human development are government priorities, she added. The celebration was attended by former Prime Minister Ibrahim Mahlab, several ministers including Khaled Abdel Ghaffar and Maya Morsy, as well as Ghada Waly, UNODC Executive Director, and Stephane Gimbert, World Bank Regional Director. Al-Mashat highlighted the programme's reflection of state commitment to social justice and human capital. Government plans until 2027 aim to expand social protection, focusing on female-headed households. The minister underscored Takaful and Karama integrates social protection with education and health. Since 2015, Egypt has mobilised approximately $1.4bn (EGP 70bn) from the World Bank, alongside technical support. The UK also provided a grant to enhance the Ministry of Social Solidarity's capacities. These efforts have reached over 4.6m families and about 17m beneficiaries. Al-Mashat reported 51% of Takaful beneficiary families comply with health conditions, 63% with education requirements, and 100% receive cash electronically. Women constitute 75% of cardholders. Al-Mashat confirmed $25m (EGP 1.2bn) from World Bank funding is for micro-enterprise financing. The 'Foras' (Opportunities) programme also trains beneficiaries. The 2025/2026 budget allocates about EGP 732.6bn for social protection. Human development investments will reach approximately EGP 327bn. Al-Mashat mentioned Egypt presented its Takaful and Karama experience at the 2025 World Bank Spring Meetings, where it was praised. She thanked early contributors Ghada Waly and Nevine El-Kabbaj, and congratulated Maya Morsy. Prime Minister Madbouly honoured Al-Mashat and other ministers for their contributions.
Egypt Today
18-04-2025
- Business
- Egypt Today
Egypt, Germany mull ways to boost bilateral social cooperation
Social Solidarity Minister Maya Morsy meets with German ambassador to Egypt Jurgen Scholz on April 18, 2025- press photo CAIRO - 18 April 2025: Social Solidarity Minister Maya Morsy has discussed with German ambassador to Egypt Jurgen Scholz and his accompanying delegation ways to cement cooperation between the ministry and the German government in different fields. During their meeting in the premises of the Social Solidarity Ministry in the New Administrative Capital, both sides reviewed ways to promote cooperation between the ministry and the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) in several domains. Morsy cited social solidarity programs carried out by the state, particularly Takaful and Karama Program that has been serving 4.7 million families for 10 years. For his part, the German diplomat lauded fruitful cooperation with the Social Solidarity Ministry to carry out social development projects in different fields.
Egypt Today
04-04-2025
- Politics
- Egypt Today
Egypt joins global adoption of Amman-Berlin Declaration on Disability Inclusion
Minister of Social Solidarity Maya Morsy delivers a speech at the Global Disability Summit 2025 in Berlin – Cabinet CAIRO – 4 April 2025: Egypt has joined countries and international entities adopting the Amman-Berlin Declaration on Global Disability Inclusion, aimed at promoting the rights of persons with disabilities. This declaration emerged from the Global Disability Summit 2025 held in Berlin, which saw the participation of over 3,000 global leaders. Minister of Social Solidarity Maya Morsy led the Egyptian delegation at the summit, which concluded with more than 120 countries and international organizations endorsing the declaration. The initiative includes an objective dubbed '15 percent for the 15 percent,' ensuring the allocation of at least 15% of international development programs to integrate persons with disabilities, who represent 15% of the global population according to the World Health Organization. The second objective emphasizes the inclusion of persons with disabilities in international development programs to ensure equality and non-discrimination. The declaration also aims to bolster the implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) regarding international cooperation, emphasizing inclusive and sustainable development. As part of its voluntary commitments, Egypt has pledged to advance the "Living Independently" initiative over the next three years, which aims to enhance the rights of persons with disabilities and fully integrate them into society.
See - Sada Elbalad
31-03-2025
- Politics
- See - Sada Elbalad
Egypt's Social Solidarity Minister Leads Delegation at Global Disability Summit in Berlin
Ahmed Emam Egypt's Minister of Social Solidarity Maya Morsy is leading the Egyptian delegation at the Global Disability Summit taking place in Berlin from April 2 to April 3, 2025. This marks the third edition of the international event, which serves as a key platform for promoting the rights and inclusion of persons with disabilities, particularly in developing countries. The Global Disability Summit was first launched in 2017 with the goal of uniting stakeholders from around the world to foster inclusive development and humanitarian action. This year's summit is co-hosted by the governments of Germany and Jordan, in collaboration with the International Disability Alliance. The summit focuses on closing the gap between disability inclusion and international development cooperation. It emphasizes amplifying the voices of persons with disabilities in policymaking and reinforcing the implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). The summit underscores that implementing the CRPD is not merely a voluntary initiative but an international obligation. Throughout the two-day event, attendees will engage in various discussions and panel sessions addressing critical topics such as economic empowerment for persons with disabilities, the role of social protection in disability inclusion, and the feasibility of implementing these measures in low- and middle-income countries. One of the key discussions will center on inclusive employment in the Arab region, examining existing challenges and proposing policy recommendations to overcome them. Berlin will serve as a global stage for persons with disabilities to directly present their priorities and perspectives, reinforcing the principle of 'Nothing About Us Without Us.' The summit also aims to enhance collaboration among member states, organizations representing persons with disabilities, and development agencies. It will serve as a platform for exchanging best practices and expertise while advocating for data-driven policies that support disability inclusion. A major highlight of the event will be the launch of the Disability Data Center by the World Bank, aimed at improving data collection and evidence-based policymaking. The Egyptian delegation, led by Minister Morsy, includes Engineer Marguerite Sarofim and a group of experts from the Ministry of Social Solidarity and the National Council for Persons with Disabilities. Their participation underscores Egypt's commitment to advancing the rights of persons with disabilities and fostering an inclusive society in alignment with the country's sustainable development goals. The Global Disability Summit is expected to drive significant progress in the global movement toward disability inclusion, ensuring that no one is left behind. Maya Morsi honors read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Videos & Features Bouchra Dahlab Crowned Miss Arab World 2025 .. Reem Ganzoury Wins Miss Arab Africa Title (VIDEO) News Israeli PM Diagnosed with Stage 3 Prostate Cancer Lifestyle Maguy Farah Reveals 2025 Expectations for Pisces News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers
