Ministry of Social Solidarity: Supporting people with special needs and empowering families is a national priority
Ministry of Social Solidarity… Supporting people with special needs and empowering families is a national priority
In recent decades, sustainable development has become a major focus of the work of governments and civil society institutions. Hence, the role of the state and society is no longer limited to providing traditional services to all groups – especially those with special needs – but has extended to formulating comprehensive policies that take into account the social, economic and environmental dimensions together.
In this context, state institutions bear the responsibility of translating national strategic visions into practical, realistic programmes, starting from supporting people with special needs, through empowering youth and women, and ending with promotingfinancial inclusionand digital transformation.The Ministry of Social Solidarity is at the forefront of these institutions, as it embodies a practical model of how to transform public policies into tangible initiatives that make a direct impact on the lives of citizens. It not only provides social protection, but also works to empower people with special needs, support the community economy, and expand the scope of services in line with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).From this standpoint,The Earth Guards Foundation seeks in this article to confirm that the efforts of the Ministry of Social Solidarity are not separate procedures, but rather an integrated national framework that responds to social, economic, and environmental transformations. So keep reading.
Efforts of the Ministry of Social Solidarity
In a high-level tour, the Minister of Social Solidarity –Dr. Maya Morsi– received Ms. Sima Bahouth, “Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Director of UN Women”, while inspecting the “Diyarna” exhibition held at the Ministry’s General Office in the New Administrative Capital.
- Natural leather crafts
- Women’s Bags
- Silver works and accessories
- Akhmim products and handmade carpets
- Home Decor
- wickerwork
Promoting the rights of people with special needs
Within the framework of promoting the rights of people with special needs, the Minister received a report from Mr. Khalil Muhammad, “Head of the Central Administration for People with Special Needs Affairs,” about implementing training workshops in cooperation with the Coptic Evangelical Authority.The workshops dealt with effective communication skills, dealing with different personality types, in addition to enhancing social protection for women with disabilities, and discussing integration mechanisms between government agencies and civil society to provide services. The Ministry stressed that these trainings represent an investment in the human element, which reflects positively on the quality of services provided.
- Decoupage
- Embroidery
- Plumbing
- Electricity
This is in addition to providing specialized medical convoys and banking services that support financial inclusion and digital transformation within villages. The initiative aims to cover 100 villages – annually – and support more than 3,000 beneficiaries in each village. This makes it one of the basic pillars of empowering the most needy groups.
Efforts to support early childhood
In a qualitative step to support early childhood, Dr. Maya Morsi followed up on the comprehensive national inventory of nurseries nationwide, with the participation of 1,800 social pioneers. The project aims to build an accurate national database using geographic information systems and digital transformation, to enhance future planning to increase the number of nurseries and facilitate their work.
Steps for gender promotion
The Ministry also continues its efforts through the “Mawaddah” program, where the Minister follows up on intensive refresher training activities for the program’s trainers in Alexandria Governorate, in partnership with the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ). The training targets 50 male and female trainers from 11 governorates. In order to enhance their skills in reproductive health issues, family planning, and combating gender-based violence, which contributes to building a more cohesive and family-respecting society.
Improving Boulak Social Services
On a field tour, the Minister of Social Solidarity inspected the Boulaq Social Administration after it was developed and transferred to Maspero Towers, where she listened to the demands of those who were hesitant and directed quickly to overcome difficulties and improve services. The Ministry indicated that it worked to merge 149 social units and transfer 93 other units to more appropriate headquarters, bringing the total number of units to 2,506 units nationwide, which reflects the Ministry’s vision of improving its services provided to citizens.
A comprehensive vision for social development
These activities highlight that theMinistry of Social Solidarityworks according to a comprehensive vision that focuses on empowering women, protecting vulnerable groups, supporting the community economy, and promoting financial inclusion, while investing in early childhood and the family.These steps reflect the state’s commitment to achieving social justice and sustainable development, and consolidating the principle that social protection is not just temporary assistance, but rather a basic pillar for building a cohesive society that keeps pace with changes.
In conclusion, what the Ministry of Social Solidarity is witnessing today reflects a qualitative shift in the philosophy of social protection, as it is no longer limited to subsidies or emergency interventions, but rather has become a comprehensive development tool that enhances community participation and opens new paths to empowering people with special needs.Therefore,The Earth Guards Foundation draws your attention to the fact that what is happening now in Egypt – the new republic – confirms that the sustainable path has already begun. In light of the growing international cooperation with the United Nations and development agencies, the Ministry of Social Solidarity – under the leadership of Dr. Maya Morsi – appears to be an Egyptian government institution that is moving confidently towards achieving a precise equation: protecting the most vulnerable groups and building a more inclusive and just social economy.
