About us
HISTORY
Sawiris Foundation for Social Development (SFSD) is one of the first donor foundations in Egypt. It was established by the Sawiris family in 2001 to philanthropically support innovative solutions that target comprehensive and sustainable development in Egypt. Over the last 23 years, SFSD has addressed the most pressing issues facing marginalized Egyptians, such as poverty, unemployment, and limited access to quality education, by funding the delivery of developmental programs in partnership with government, private sectors as well as civil society, in 24 Egyptian governorates, with focus on the most remote villages and in-need communities.
VISION
MISSION
OUR PHILOSOPHY
At Sawiris Foundation, we believe in moving beyond traditional charity to embrace a data-driven approach to philanthropy. We recognize that good intentions alone are not enough; impactful philanthropy requires calculated decisions and strategic investments to ensure the best allocation of resources.
Our altruistic philosophy is guided by science and evidence-based practices, enabling us to continually improve towards “Doing Good Better.” To maximize our impact, we invest in rigorous evaluations, robust monitoring systems, and collaborative learning.
By partnering with policymakers, civil society, the private sector, and academia, we develop context-specific solutions and support the most effective initiatives, ultimately fostering lasting positive change in Egyptian society.
OUR STRATEGY
With increasing global and national challenges, Sawiris Foundation developed its strategic directions while keeping in mind finding the most cost-effective and impactful ways to support marginalized communities as well as those trying to further positive social change in Egypt. In its recently launched 2023- 2028 strategy, Sawiris Foundation focuses on reducing multidimensional poverty and empowering agents of change. Sawiris Foundation also commits to full transparency in its strategy on the grounds of accountability, openness, and continuous learning.
Goal I: Reducing Multidimensional Poverty
Families living in multidimensional poverty are increasingly able to sustain themselves to cover more than 80% of their basic needs and have access to quality education.
Economic Empowerment
Outcome
20,000
Poor Households Increase Their Income To Cover Their Basic Needs
Education
Outcome
40,000
Students’ Learning Outcomes Get Improved For Poor and Extreme-Poor Children Aged From Two Years Old To 22 Years Old.
Goal II: Empowering Agents of Change
Individuals and organizations who have demonstrated or have shown the potential for impactful positive social change are further empowered to achieve their highest potential in their communities.
Sawiris Cultural Award
Outcome
140
High-Impact Writers Are Recognized For Their Contributions To Enriching Egyptian Literary Culture
NGOs Capacity Building
Outcome
200
Implementing Partners Get Intensive Training & Capacity Building To Deliver Effective Programs Within Vulnerable Communities
Founders & Board of Trustees
Mrs. Yousriya Loza-Sawiris
CHAIRWOMAN
Eng. Naguib Sawiris
VICE-CHAIRMAN
Mr. Hazem Hassan
SECOND VICE-CHAIRMAN
Mrs. Hala Hashem
TREASURER
Eng. Samih Sawiris
CO-FOUNDER & BOARD MEMBER
Mr. Nassef Sawiris
CO-FOUNDER & BOARD MEMBER
Ms. Taya Samih Sawiris
SECRETARY-GENERAL
Dr. Nadia Makram Ebeid
BOARD MEMBER
Dr. Ismail Serageldin
BOARD MEMBER
Eng. Noura Selim
BOARD MEMBER
Amb. Sameh Shoukry
BOARD MEMBER
Eng. Osama Bishai
BOARD MEMBER
Ms. Mona Zulficar
BOARD MEMBER
OUR TEAM
Laila Hosny
Executive Director
Mays Abou Hegab
Deputy Executive Director
Rania Ramses
Senior Manager - Executive Director’s Office
Fatma Akram
Admin Assistant – Executive Director's Office
SFSD Sectors
Nahed Yousry
Programs Director
Social Empowerment Sector
Sabreen Mostafa
Acting as Social Empowerment Sector Director
Ali Abdel Mohsen
Basic Services Program Manager
Rasha Salem
Children without Parental Care Program Manager
Yousra Idris
Senior Social Empowerment Officer
Michael Gamal
Social Empowerment Officer
Youssef Abou Taleb
Social Empowerment Assistant
Economic Empowerment Sector
Samy Abdel Rehim
Economic Empowerment Director
Rehab Moghazy
Micro and Small Enterprises Program Manager
Yomna Amer
Training for Employment Program Manager
Manar Fouad
Economic Empowerment Officer
Neama Hamdy
Economic Empowerment Senior Officer
Education & Scholarships Sector
Eman El Rashidy
Education & Scholarships Director
Heba Shaalan
Scholarships Program Manager
Nancy El Amir
Education Program Manager
Mina Magdy
TVET Program Manager
Heba Elwy
Principal Education Officer
Amira Adel
Senior Scholarships Officer
Learning & Strategy Sector
Mohamed Omar
Monitoring Manager
Mohamed Moussa
Evaluation Manager
Nora Ghobrial
Strategy Manager
Ahmed Hamdy
Principal Learning & Innovation Officer
Lobna Osama
Learning & Innovation Manager
Adham Hamdy
NGO Capacity Building Principal Officer
Nourhan Soliman
Senior Evaluation Officer
Mahmoud Saeed
Senior Evaluation Officer
Yasmine Ibrahim
Strategy Officer
Ahmed Adel
Data Analyst Officer
Partnerships Sector
Rosa L. Abdel Malek
Partnerships Director
Mohamed Lotfy
Partnerships Manager
Nadine Reda
Partnerships Manager
Waguih Wahba
Principal Partnerships Officer
Nourhan El Rifai
Principal Partnerships Officer
Mario Nassef
Partnerships Officer
Public Relations & Communications Sector
Wessam Ragab
Public Relations & Communications Director
Ahmed Gad
PR, Media & Comms. Manager
Khaled Fathy
Graphic Designing Manager
Shereen Yehia
Principal Social Media Officer
Mina Mounir
Principal Graphic Designer
Caroline Adel
Public Relations & Communications Officer
Financial Audit Sector
Ahmed Abdel Salam
Financial Audit Sector Director
Osama William
Manager at the Financial Audit on Programs Sector
Belal Yassin
Manager at the Financial Audit on Programs Sector
Hossam Ali
Principal Auditor
Sherif Arafa
Principal Auditor
Finance & Operations Sector
George Fekry
Finance & Operations Director
Bahaa Wagih
TVET Accounting Manager
Jan Habib
Accounting Manager
Nesreen Hussein
Procurement Principal
Mariam Alfred
Senior Accountant
Noha Ayman
Senior Accountant
Donia Mohamed
Senior Lawyer
Human Resources & Administrations Sector
Nermine Rashed
HR & Admin. Director
Marina Sabry
Senior HR & Admin. Officer
Martina Magdy
Admin. Officer
Khaled Salah
Admin. Assistant
Information Technology Sector
Mena Nabil
IT Director
Moustafa Hakeem
Systems & Digital Solutions Principal Officer
Ahmed Magdy
IT Help Desk
Service & Support Team
Mahdi Shams Eldin
Hussein Mostafa
Abdel Karim Gad
George Milad
Khaled Samir
Mohamed Osman
Mohamed Mahmoud
Hamdy Abdel Aal
