The Minister of Social Solidarity continues to consolidate the path of sustainable development and comprehensive protection

Sustainable developmentis no longer an intellectual luxury or a cosmetic slogan in the halls of conferences; It – with its various goals and dimensions – is an existential necessity in a world tossed by successive waves of economic and social challenges, and it is the governing framework and the winning bet for countries that aspire to build an industry that balances the preservation of resources and accelerated economic growth in accordance with the rules of social justice.

From this standpoint, the international goals come in that they are a roadmap that seeks to eradicate poverty, enhance health care, and achieve decent education, and also aim, in essence, to weave a solid social protection network that transforms societies from a state of fragility into resilient, capable entities.On resilience and innovation in the face of crises.

At the heart of this transformation stands Dr. Maya Morsi, “Minister of Social Solidarity,” in whom confidence was renewed within the formation of the new government. In continuation of a reform path that seeks to integrate the social dimension into the core of the development process.

In this context,Earth Guards addresses the most prominent movements of the Ministry of Social Solidarity during the past days, as practical evidence of translating the goals of sustainable development into field policies and initiatives that affect the most vulnerable groups, strengthen the social economy, and support human and food security. So keep reading.

Visit to the Burns Hospital

In a step that reflects the priority of health within the social protection system, Dr. Maya Morsi visited the “Minister of Solidarity”Social Affairs” Ahl Masr Hospital for the treatment of burns, in the presence of Dr. Heba Al-Suwaidi and the artist Magda Al-Roumi.

The visit included a field tour inside the emergency, intensive care and inpatient departments, checking on cases, especially children, who represent a significant percentage of those with burns. There, the Minister praised the hospital’s success in applying natural skin transplantation technology, which contributed to raising recovery rates and reducing complications, in a model that embodies the partnership between civil society and the state to achieve the third goal of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to good health and well-being.

Heritage Crafts Festival

With regard to economic empowerment, the Minister held a coordination meeting with the Minister of Local Development and Environment in the presence of the President’s Advisor for Development.local; In order to discuss organizing an international festival for traditional crafts in Egypt; In implementation of presidential directives.

This step comes as a continuation of the Ministry’s efforts to support craftsmen through “Diyarna” exhibitions, and to expand in opening foreign markets. In order to enhance the creative economy and provide job opportunities for women and youth, especially in the governorates of Upper Egypt.

Protecting children digitally

In a context related to the protection of young people, Dr. Maya Morsi, “Minister of Social Solidarity,” participated in parliamentary hearings to prepare a draft law regulating children’s use of social networking sites and applications.

In this regard, the Minister of Social Solidarity stressed the importance of requiring digital companies to have a legal representative within the country, apply security standards, and provide parental control tools.Effective, with clear obligations on platforms regarding content, advertising and digital games.

This trend reflects a growing awareness that the digital space has become part of the social protection system, and that preserving values and protecting children from digital dangers falls within the state’s responsibility towards new generations.

4000 daily meals

As for food security, the “Al-Mahrousa… Always Amer” kitchens were opened by: Dr. Maya Morsi, “Minister of Social Solidarity,” Dr. Osama Al-Azhari, “Minister of Endowments,” Dr. Manal Awad, “Minister of Local Development and Environment,” and Dr. Ibrahim Saber, “Cairo Governor.”

These kitchens provide more than four thousand hot meals daily for the first familiesWith care, as well as providing job opportunities for female breadwinners, especially beneficiaries of the “Solidarity and Dignity” program, linking social support and economic empowerment. This complements the “Doors of Goodness” initiative, which aims to distribute millions of meals and food items during the holy month of Ramadan.

Rapid Intervention and Red Crescent

Within the framework of strengthening the humanitarian response, the Minister – Dr. Maya Morsi – witnessed the lining up of rapid intervention teams and the Egyptian Red Crescent, supported by mobile units and specialized crews working around the clock to deal with cases of homeless children and adults.

This move represents a practical development of the first line of defense for the most vulnerable groups, through a system of notifications and immediate response, in a way that strengthens the concept of the sponsoring state, and translates the first goal ofSustainable development related to the eradication of all forms and manifestations of poverty.

At the regional and international level, Dr. Maya Morsi received Mrs. Kate Forbes, “President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies,” in the presence of Dr. Amal Emam, “Executive Director of the Egyptian Red Crescent,” where the meeting revolved around the ongoing humanitarian efforts since the outbreak of the crisis in the Gaza Strip.

During the meeting, it was confirmed that the Egyptian Red Crescent provides an integrated package of relief services to our Palestinian brothers, including psychological support for children, restoring family ties, distributing hot meals, heavy clothes, and personal care supplies, in addition to a “return bag” for those returning to the Gaza Strip.

In the end, this is revealedParallel Actions: The renewed confidence in Dr. Maya Morsi acknowledges the continuity of an approach linking social protection and sustainable development. Because the Ministry is moving on the axes of health, economic empowerment, food security, digital protection, and humanitarian response, within an integrated vision that does not separate between inside and outside, nor between support, care, and empowerment.

From the perspective ofThe Earth Guards Foundation, the real challenge in the next phase will appear in deepening the institutional impact, leading development efforts, measuring their results on the quality of life, and transforming them into long-term sustainable models.