Through social inclusion, Dr. Maya Morsi seeks to achieve development
Through social inclusion, Dr. Maya Morsi seeks to achieve development
Social inclusion and economic empowerment are two basic pillars for achieving sustainable development in Egypt, as the state seeks to go beyond the concept of social protection merely providing aid to enhancing opportunities for economic empowerment and social inclusion. In order to ensure justice and equal opportunities for all, this approach is embodied through prominent efforts that keep pace with these transformations, and lay practical foundations to support the most needy groups and enhance the stability of society.
In this context, the efforts of Dr. Maya Morsi, Minister of Social Solidarity, are highlighted in developing policies that support this approach, implementing effective mechanisms that meet the needs of these groups, and promotingsocial inclusion, andEarth Guardsshed light in this article on the most prominent and recent efforts of the Minister and the Ministry of Solidarity. Social justice, which represents realistic steps towards achieving social justice in particular and sustainable development in general.
Social integration for people with disabilities
The eighteenth session of the Conference of States Parties to the Convention on Persons with Disabilities (COSP18), which was held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, witnessed the active participation of Dr. Maya Morsi, Minister of Social Solidarity, who delivered a recorded speech in which she reviewed the efforts of the Egyptian state in caring for persons with disabilities, affirming Egypt’s firm commitment to providing social protection, and its commitment to the principle of “Nothing About Us Without Us,” and indicated that this The principle embodies the belief in the right of every individual to a dignified life and effective participation in society, and that the social inclusion of people with disabilities is the basis of sustainable development.
Dr. Maya Morsi confirmed the legal basis for these efforts, referring to the Constitution of the Arab Republic of Egypt issued in 2014, which guaranteed the rights of persons with disabilities in an unprecedented manner, and explaining the state’s commitment to guaranteeing their health, educational, economic, and cultural rights, and preparing public facilities and means of transportation. In confirmation of this commitment, the Law on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities was also issued; Which constitutes a qualitative leap in the legal and practical recognition of their rights and their application on the ground.
With regard to services, the Minister explained that the number of integrated services card holders reached about 1.5 million people. This card will be a major tool for connecting people with disabilities to various services and a means of legally proving disability. More than 1,200,000 individuals with disabilities will benefit from the “Solidarity and Dignity” program for cash support.
In the field of education, persons with disabilities have been integrated into more than 28,000 schools through the inclusive education system, with teacher training and school rehabilitation. As for economic empowerment, about 20,000 individuals with disabilities have benefited from rehabilitation and integration programs in the labor market until 2024, with incentives provided to the private sector to encourage inclusive employment.
Despite this progress, the Minister pointed to existing challenges such as weak community awareness, the persistence of some aspects of stigma, and a lack of trained personnel. She explained that Egypt is currently working on preparing the national disability strategy withinEgypt Vision 2030, which is a clear roadmap towardssustainable developmentfrom a comprehensive perspective, integrating social rights with the requirements of… Environmental and economic empowerment.
Empowering those recovering from addiction
Within the framework of supporting economic empowerment programs, Dr. Maya Morsi, in her capacity as Chair of the Board of Directors of the Anti-Addiction Fund, witnessed the event of delivering the third batch of products for those recovering from addiction from the manufacture of ready-made clothes to the Clothing Bank. The batch included 3,000 pieces of women’s clothing and bags; Bringing the total number of items delivered to nearly 9,000 pieces so far, in an achievement that reflects the success of the cooperation protocol between the Fund and the Egyptian Clothing Bank.
This initiative is an essential part of occupational therapy and social integration programs, as nearly 4,000 recoveries were trained in professional crafts needed by the labor market during the first 5 months of 2025 within the “Craftsman” initiative, which includes maintenance of refrigeration and air conditioning, mobile phones, electrical appliances, carpentry, and ready-made clothing manufacturing. An initiative was also launched to provide loans from Nasser Social Bank to finance small and micro projects for those recovering, with the aim of reducing the chances of relapse and ensuring a new start to their social and economic lives.
During her meeting with the work team of the Addiction Control and Treatment Fund, the Minister thanked and appreciated their distinguished efforts in implementing the national strategy to combat drugs, stressing the Fund’s keenness to provide an integrated package of free treatment services, social and vocational rehabilitation, and economic empowerment for those recovering, to reintegrate them as productive individuals in society.
Dr. Maya Morsi continues to lead the process of social transformation in Egypt, pushing comprehensive development policies that combine social inclusion and empowerment, with a constant focus on the human being as a primary axis.Earth Guardssees these efforts as a living embodiment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which can only be achieved through true social justice and institutions. Capable of making an impact and ensuring that everyone has equal opportunities and a decent life.
