Partnership for the Future: Misr Al Khair, Care Misr and Save the Children sign a cooperation protocol to support and activate the “community vision for developing the NGO sector in Egypt”

October 21, 2025

In a strategic step that strengthens the position of civil society as an essential partner in achieving sustainable development, October 21, 2025 witnessed a media conference to sign a tripartite cooperation protocol between Misr El Kheir Foundation, Care Misr Foundation for Development, and Save the Children - Egypt Office, to support and activate the “community vision for the development of the NGO sector in Egypt”, under the generous patronage of Her Excellency Dr. Maya Morsi, Minister of Social Solidarity, and Her Excellency Ambassador Nabila Makram, Head of the Technical Secretariat of the National Alliance for Civil Development Action, and in the presence of an elite group of leaders and experts concerned with civil society development.

    Signature of the Cooperation Protocol

The protocol was signed on behalf of the Misr Al Kheir Foundation by Dr. Mohamed Rifai, CEO, and Dr. Mohamed Mamdouh, Head of the NGO Development Sector, on behalf of the Care Misr Foundation for Development, Mrs. Vivian Thabet, Executive Director, and on behalf of the Save the Children Egypt Office, Mr. Matteo Caprotti, Regional Director.

This protocol is the result of a long process of cooperation and consultation between the three institutions, as it aims to establish a long-term institutional partnership framework to support the implementation of "community vision" activities, exchange experiences, and design and implement integrated development projects, aiming to build the capabilities of civil society organizations and enhance their institutional efficiency and operational sustainability.

Dr. Mohamed Rifai, CEO of the Misr El Kheir Foundation, stressed that “this partnership represents the meeting of the dream with the work force, and with their union, success is achieved,” adding that the protocol is “an effective platform for expanding the scope of civil society’s influence, enhancing its capabilities, and mobilizing its resources, in a way that reflects our shared commitment to the principles of justice, partnership, and sustainability.”. He explained that the signed memorandum of understanding A general framework for the partnership, provided that detailed executive agreements are concluded for each project or activity implemented within this cooperation, especially those aimed at developing and developing civil society organizations in light of the “community vision.”

For his part, Dr. Mohamed Mamdouh, Head of the NGO Development Sector at the Misr El Kheir Foundation, indicated that the tripartite cooperation comes “to support and adopt the societal vision as a national reference for unifying development efforts and enhancing the effectiveness of civil society,” explaining that the vision represents a comprehensive framework for directing efforts and resources towards building a strong and professional civil society sector that is based on the principles of governance, transparency and sustainability, and contributes effectively to achieving... Egypt Vision 2030.

While Ms. Vivian Thabet, Executive Director of the CARE Misr Foundation for Development, stressed that "empowering civil society and building its capabilities is one of the strategic axes of CARE Egypt's work," noting that this partnership represents a model of integration between national and international institutions to achieve sustainable development, promote social justice and empower women and youth.

Matteo Caprotti, Regional Director of Save the Children - Egypt Office, said:

"This partnership is more than just a signature. It is a promise to invest in people and in the future of Egypt. During the next five years, we will work with more than 3,000 civil society organizations in all governorates to build their capabilities and enhance their effectiveness, through training, innovation, and institutional cooperation, to make the civil society system in Egypt more vibrant, comprehensive, and sustainable."

 

    Government support and national partnership

For his part, Dr. Ayman Abdel Mawjoud, Permanent Undersecretary of the Ministry of Social Solidarity, conveyed the greetings of Dr. Maya Morsi, Minister of Solidarity, to the audience, stressing that "the political leadership provides great support to civil society out of belief in its pivotal role in achieving development"
He pointed out that Misr Al-Khair “has always been a pioneering institution since its founding, and has been born a giant thanks to its comprehensive vision and institutional organization.” Thanks to the Foundation for launching the community vision document, which “is a qualitative leap in Egyptian civil work.”

As for Ambassador Nabila Makram, Head of the Technical Secretariat of the National Alliance for Civil Development Action, she stressed that "Misr Al Khair Foundation does not stop at providing aid, but rather adopts a vision for human building and development, in accordance with the directives of the political leadership to support the role of civil society."
She praised the vision of the foundation and its work team, stressing that the community vision reflects “Misr Al-Khair’s ability to benefit from its accumulated experience and provide a model National, applicable locally and regionally.”

    Community vision: a roadmap for building a strong civil sector

The "Community Vision for the Development of the NGO Sector in Egypt" is a comprehensive community document prepared by the Misr Al-Khair Foundation through the Arab Center. For the sustainability of civil work, and sponsored by the Ministry of Social Solidarity and the National Alliance for Civil Development Work.
The vision aims to unify national efforts and enhance the efficiency and sustainability of the private sector, across five main axes Roman';">:

1) Strengthening governance and institutional qualitywithin NGOs to ensure efficiency, transparency and sustainability.

2) Aligning the policies and plans of civil society organizationswith the sustainable development goals and priorities of Egypt's Vision 2030.

3) Expanding the scope of regional and international partnershipsand exchanging experiences and diversifying funding sources.

4) Stimulating green volunteer initiativesand supporting environmental efforts in the face of climate change.

The vision also seeks to establish a sustainable partnership system between state institutions, civil society and development partners, ensuring integration in service provision, enhancing positive competitiveness between associations, and building confidence between citizens and the private sector.

    A coordinating committee and clear implementation mechanisms

The memorandum of cooperation stipulated the formation of a joint coordination committee that includes representatives of the three parties, which is responsible for general supervision of the implementation of areas of cooperation, developing executive plans, proposing the necessary measures to achieve the agreed upon goals, in addition to following up on the challenges that may face implementation, and overcoming obstacles to ensure the effectiveness of the partnership.

    Towards a more influential and sustainable civil society system

This tripartite partnership comes as a practical step to activate the community vision and transform it from a reference document into a tangible implementation reality, through integrated development projects that support institutional capacity building and enhance efficiency and sustainability in civil work. 'Times New Roman';">.

This partnership is expected to contribute toexpanding the base of cooperation between national and international institutions, and opening new horizons for... Egyptian civil society organizations to become more professional and capable of responding to contemporary development challenges, ensuring their continued role as one of the main pillars of achieving social justice and sustainable development in Egypt.

To view the document "The Community Vision for the Development of the NGO Sector in Egypt", please visit the following link:
https://www.asc-mek.org/ar/sustainability-observatory/regular-reports/13

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