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Empowering Women in Egypt

EMAM and Bank Elkesaa's Sewing Project Changes 400 Lives in Gharbeia
March 10, 2020 by
Empowering Women in Egypt
Emam Organization for Development and Culture, EMAM
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Since 2017, EMAM Organization, in strategic partnership with Bank Elkesaa, has led a transformative initiative titled "اكفل مرأة معيلة" a program designed to empower women who are the primary breadwinners for their families in Egypt’s Gharbeia Governorate.

This groundbreaking project has directly impacted the lives of more than 400 women, providing them with professional training, sustainable employment, and the confidence to build a better future.

A Purpose-Driven Partnership

The "اكفل مرأة معيلة" project was born out of a shared vision: to support Egyptian women facing economic hardship with the tools and skills they need to thrive. Through EMAM’s grassroots presence and Bank Elkesaa’s social investment, the program turned this vision into a practical, life-changing solution.

Skills First, Opportunity Next

Each participant begins their journey with practical training in sewing and textile production, delivered by experienced professionals. Once skilled, they are offered employment in a locally established textile workshop, equipped with high-quality sewing machines and materials provided through the project.

This model doesn't stop at education it creates real jobs, allowing women to immediately apply their skills in a supportive, income-generating environment. The result is long-term empowerment, not short-term aid.

Real Impact, Real Stories

Over the course of seven years, the project has:

  • Equipped over 400 women with professional sewing and textile skills
  • Established a fully operational textile workshop in Gharbeia
  • Enabled women to earn a steady income and support their families
  • Fostered a community of empowered, skilled women ready to lead change

These women are now not only skilled workers they are role models, entrepreneurs, and leaders within their communities.


The Road Ahead

EMAM believes that empowering women is one of the most effective paths to sustainable development. The success of "اكفل مرأة معيلة" in Gharbeia is just the beginning. With continued support and investment, we aim to replicate this model in other Egyptian governorates, extending our impact even further.

Join the Movement

EMAM extends deep gratitude to Bank Elkesaa for its unwavering support, and to the courageous women who have made this project a beacon of resilience and progress.

📩 Contact us today or consider partnering with EMAM to empower more women across Egypt.

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