About us

Reducing Multidimensional Poverty and Empowering Agents of Change

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

A society where all individuals, communities, and organizations maximize their full potential.

MISSION

By utilizing impact-driven strategies, Sawiris Foundation aims to reduce multidimensional poverty and empower agents of change.

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.

Social Empowerment

Outcome

100,000

Extremely Poor Households and Individuals Are Socially Protected

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.

Scholarships

Outcome

14,000

High-Potential Individuals Improve Their Qualifications

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

Chairman of Hazem Hassan Public Accountants & Consultants

Mr. Hazem Hassan

SECOND VICE-CHAIRMAN

Chief Executive Officer of Orascom Investment Holding (OIH)

Eng. Naguib Sawiris

VICE-CHAIRMAN

Qualified Accountant & Financial Advisor

Mrs. Yousriya Loza-Sawiris

CHAIRWOMAN

Senior Partner at Zaki Hashem and Partners Attorneys at Law

Mrs. Hala Hashem

TREASURER

Investment Manager Orascom for Hotels and Development Holding (ODH)

Ms. Taya Samih Sawiris

SECRETARY-GENERAL

Dr. Nadia Makram Ebeid

Executive Director of CEDARE

Dr. Ismail Serageldin

Founding Director of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina

Eng. Samih Sawiris

Entrepreneur and Founder of Orascom Development Holding (ODH)

Mr. Nassef Sawiris

Honorary Chairman, Orascom Construction PLC, Chief Executive Officer of Orascom Construction Industries (OCI N.V)

Eng. Osama Bishai

Chief Executive Officer of Orascom Construction Limited

Ms. Mona Zulficar

Senior Partner of Zulficar & Partner Law Firm

OUR TEAM

Laila Hosny

Executive Director

Mays Abou Hegab

Deputy Executive Director

Rania Ramses

Senior Office Manager

Social Empowerment Sector

Nahed Yousry

Social Empowerment Director

Ali Abdel Mohsen

Social Empowerment Programs Manager

Rasha Salem

Social Empowerment Programs Manager

Hanan Khayal

Principal Social Empowerment Programs Officer

Yousra Idris

Senior Social Empowerment Programs Officer

Mohamed Gaber

Senior Social Empowerment Programs Officer

Economic Empowerment Sector

Samy Abdel Rehim

Economic Empowerment Director

Rehab Moghazy

Principal Economic Empowerment Programs Officer

Ahmed Salmoun

Senior Economic Empowerment Program Officer

Education & Scholarships Sector

Mohamed Shawky

Education Programs Manager & Acting as Education & Scholarship Director

Mina Magdy

TVET Programs Manager

Heba Elwy

Senior Education Programs Officer

Hadeer Othman

Scholarship Programs Officer

Learning & Strategy Sector

TBC

Learning & Strategy Director

Mohamed Omar

Monitoring Manager

Nora Ghobrial

Principal Strategy Officer

Ahmed Hamdy

Principal Learning & Innovation Officer

Moustafa Hakeem

Principal MIS Officer

Adham Hamdy

Senior Learning & Innovation Officer

Nourhan Soliman

Evaluation Officer

Mohamed Abdel Kader

MIS Officer

Yasmine Ibrahim

Strategy Assistant

Partnerships Sector

Rosa L. Abdel Malek

Partnerships Director

Mohamed Lotfy

Principal Partnerships Officer

Nadine Reda

Principal Partnerships Officer

Waguih Wahba

Senior Partnerships Officer

Public Relations & Communications Sector

Wessam Ragab

Public Relations & Communications Director

Ahmed Gad

Principal PR, Media & Comms. Officer

Khaled Fathy

Principal Graphic Designer

Financial Audit Sector

Ahmed Abdel Salam

Financial Audit Sector Director

Osama William

Manager at the Financial Audit on Programs Sector

Hossam Ali

Principal Auditor

Belal Yassin

Principal Auditor

Sherif Arafa

Principal Auditor

Finance Sector

George Fekry

Finance Director

Bahaa Wagih

Principal Accountant

Mariam Alfred

Accountant

Human Resources & Administrations Sector

TBC

Human Resources & Administrations Director

Nermine Rashed

HR & Admin. Manager

Mena Nabil

IT Manager

Marina Sabry

HR & Admin. Officer

Mario Nassef

Admin. Assistant

Khaled Salah

Admin. Assistant

Ahmed Magdy

IT Help Desk

Supportive Team

Abdel Karim Gad

Hussein Mostafa

Mahdi Shams Eldin

Mohamed Osman

George Milad

Khaled Samir

Hamdy Abdel Aal

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