Maya Morsi: Cooperation between humanitarian work and social protection achieves sustainable development
Maya Morsi: Cooperation between humanitarian work and social protection achieves sustainable development
At a time when humanitarian crises are intertwined with social protection challenges, we find the Ministry of Social Solidarity - led by Dr. Maya Morsi - a pioneering model in combining humanitarian sense and development vision. From field work to formulating policiesSocial Protection The Ministry moves within an integrated system based on the values of justice, dignity and equality, placing the human being at the heart of the development process, and transforming social protection into a long-term investment in human capital.
This comprehensive approach was embodied over the past week in a series of events and meetings through three files that varied between community work inside Egypt, humanitarian diplomatic action on the international scene, and participation in global forums concerned with sustainable development, and that is whatThe Earth Guards Foundation highlights in the following lines;So keep reading.
Internal Social File
The role model
As for the first stage of the efforts of Dr.Maya Morsi “Minister of Social Solidarity” in the past few days, it was about the “Father Role Model 2025” celebration; In order to honor inspiring models of fathers who represent role models in raising children and supporting the Egyptian family. During the celebration, the Minister honored a number of figures who left a prominent societal impact. The ceremony also witnessed the honoring of teachers, caring parents, and parents of children with disabilities. In appreciation of their role in building the Egyptian family.
ThereDr. Maya Morsi confirmed in her speech that the father represents the second pillar of the Egyptian family, and that balanced education can only be achieved through a true partnership between father and mother, noting that the initiative reinforces the concept of positive role models and restores respect to the values of giving and responsibility within the family.
International Humanitarian File
Zad Al-Izza Caravans
Dr.Maya Morsi “Minister of Social Solidarity and Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors ofEgyptian Red Crescent” also chaired the Board of Directors meeting in the presence of Dr.Adel Al-Adawi “Former Minister of Health” and members of the Board; To discuss the Red Crescent’s efforts to support our Palestinian brothers. The meeting reviewed a package of relief initiatives implemented by the Egyptian Red Crescent, including “Zad al-Izza... from Egypt to Gaza”, which numbered 62 convoys so far, carrying thousands of tons of food, medical and fuel aid.
Testimonials of “Little Rescuer”
After the end of the meeting, Dr. Maya Morsi met with a group of Palestinian children, who received the Young Rescuer course at the Egyptian Red Crescent, where they were trained in first aid, after working to provide them with psychological support. Therefore, the Minister of Social Solidarity handed these Palestinian children their certificates of passing the course.
Humanitarian Diplomatic File
The President of Colombia visits the Egyptian Red Crescent
In a visit described as historic, the Egyptian Red Crescent receivedPresident"Gustavo Pietro" President of the Republic of Colombia, whereDr. Maya Morsi welcomed him, Stressing that his visit embodies the shared values between Egypt and Colombia in supporting people and preserving their dignity. At the end of the visit, the Minister of Solidarity presented the Shield of Humanity to the Colombian President. In appreciation of his efforts, he personally packed a symbolic food basket addressed to the Palestinian people in Gaza.
International Development File
World Summit for Social Development in Doha
At the regional level, Dr.Maya Morsi “Minister of Social Solidarity” participated in a session entitled:Protecting families in wars and conflicts, and thiswas part of the activities of theSecond World Summit for Social Developmentin the Qatari capital, Doha, where It reviewed the Egyptian experience in moving from short-term relief to long-term recovery programs.
The Minister stressed that the shift from crisis management to recovery requires a radical change in mentality, explaining that relief saves lives, while recovery rebuilds society, the family, and the local economy. The Minister concluded her intervention by emphasizing that family cohesion is the nucleus of community recovery, and that Egypt continues to link livelihood programs with family guidance to ensure the sustainability of human development.
Cooperation in the field of empowerment
On the sidelines of the activities ofThe Second World Summit for Social Development Dr.Maya Morsi “Minister of Social Solidarity” held a bilateral meeting withMs. Sima Bahouth “Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Director To the United Nations Women, to discuss ways of cooperation in the fields of social development and women’s empowerment.
The meeting then discussed the prospects for joint work between the Ministry and UN Women, especially in the field ofgreen economy and women’s empowerment, in addition to discussing mechanisms for developing joint programs that support gender equality and provide decent job opportunities for women in various sectors.
Dr.Maya Morsiduring the meeting that the Egyptian state is adopting a comprehensive approach to empowering women through realistic programs that integrate women into sustainable development plans, noting that the next stage will witness more technical cooperation with UN Women; In order to promote an economy based on social welfare and economic justice.
Pillars of Social Development
And also as part of her participation inThe Second World Summit for Social Developmentin Doha, Dr.Maya Morsi “Minister of Social Solidarity” attended a high-level round table under the title:Strengthening the three pillars of social development... eradicating poverty and employment. Full and productive, providing decent work for all, and social inclusion.
Social inclusion
The Minister explained in her speech thatsocial protection programs in Egypthave witnessed great development over the past three decades, as the budgets allocated to them have doubled to unprecedented levels, and it is expected to reach700billion Egyptian pounds by the year 2026.
Full employment
On the other hand, Dr. Maya Morsi stated that Egypt launched in the year2015 the “Social Aid Contract”initiative as one of the most important national programs that supported...7.8million families over the past ten years, while currently4.7 million families benefit from cash support services, and women constitute75% Of the total beneficiaries; Which enhances their economic role within the family and society.
Eradication of Poverty
The Minister also stressed that the social assistance program has turned into alegal rightin accordance withthe new Social Security Law of 2025, stressing that the state pays great attention to the presidential initiativeDecent Lifewhich aims to eliminate multiple aspects of poverty. Dimensions in more than 4500village from which 58 benefitsOne million citizens, by improving basic services and infrastructure and raising the standard of living in the Egyptian countryside.
Then, Dr. Maya Morsi touched on Egypt’s efforts indeveloping comprehensive policies for the elderly and people with disabilities, stressing that Egypt is currently working on formulatinga comprehensive national framework for social protection; As a contemporary tool for sustainable and inclusive growth, it is based ondata and digitization, strengthening the care economy, linking protection with development, and providing decent work for all.
A decent life for all
In the same context - within the activities ofThe Second World Summit for Social Development- theMinistry of Social Solidarity organized a high-level Egyptian event entitled:From Copenhagen to Doha and beyond... Building social resilience for social development towards a decent life For all, and this was with the participation of Dr.Maya Morsi “Minister of Social Solidarity”, and Dr.Rania Al-Mashat “Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation”, along with a number of senior United Nations officials.
In conclusion, the efforts witnessed in the past few days by Dr. Maya Morsi, “Minister of Social Solidarity,” confirm thatSocial protection is a comprehensive humanitarian visionthat links the dignity of the individual and the sustainability of development; Because the Egyptian state - with its conscious leadership - has come to combineeconomic empowerment, social welfare, gender justice, and cross-border humanitarian work.
And soThe Earth Guards Foundationcontinues the efforts of Dr. Maya Morsi, which consolidates the principle thatCooperation between humanitarian work and social protection is the real key to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)in a message that goes from Egypt to The world.
