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Facebook donates $1.6m to Lebanon hospitals, NGOs
In the statement, the social networking company said that the figure includes donations of $500,000 from a campaign by Facebook users, an amount that was matched by the company. The donation by Facebook comes in the wake of a huge explosion at the port in the country’s capital, Beirut, last Tuesday.
General Healthcare Authority, NGOs collaborate in COVID-19 awareness campaign
Collaboration also saw 4,500 UHI-registered oncology patients receive treatment at home
Al-Sisi ratifies NGOs Law
The law was re-drafted by the Ministry of Social Solidarity upon Al-Sisi’s request, to replace the previous Law No. 70 of 2017.
Parliament approves new NGOs draft law amid members’ rejections
Abdel Aal said new NGO Law meets 99% of civil society community demands
Parliament to discuss NGOs draft law before end of current legislative term
Draft law approved by cabinet on 15 May, expected to be sent to parliament soon
“By the people, for the people” El Nas Hospital hopes to ease children’s pains
New hospital to start operation in Q4 of 2019, with capacity of 557 beds, says Hassouna
USAID administrator meets senior officials, NGOs’ representatives, entrepreneurs
Egypt leads in promoting religious pluralism under Al-Sisi, says Green
MSMEDA cooperates with NGOs to fund microenterprises
Contracts aim to finance 2,790 microenterprises for youth, especially women
Parliamentary members denounce criticism over execution of nine defendants
Prisons Authority executed nine prisoners on Wednesday, while rights’ groups, organisations condemned execution
NGO’s general union to hold meetings with civil society representatives over constitutional amendments
Referendum on constitutional amendments will be held by May, says Abou ٍShoka
Amendments of existing NGOs Law expected to be issued in March: Talaat Abdel Qawi
Committee will review recommendations, will forward draft to State Council, cabinet
Retrial ordered in NGOs foreign funding case
All 43 defendants are acquitted from charges
Egypt to amend 33 articles of those restricting NGOs’ work
Committee considered NGOs members’ comments, only few rejected, says Abu Hamed
Amendments of NGOs’ Law to be submitted to cabinet within two weeks
Committee already started receiving suggestions from relevant stakeholders, says Wally
Amendments to NGOs law to be discussed, potentially approved
State-administered committee will be formed to conduct social dialogue regarding law
No clear incentives for Egypt’s MFIs to transform from NGOs into for-profit companies: IFC
2.5bn people in developing countries have little or no access to formal financial services, says IFC head of microfinance advisory services
Egypt to implement electronic linkage of food commodity outlets: Supply Ministry
Ahlan Ramadan food exhibition to be held at Cairo International Convention Centre
SMEDA signs contracts worth EGP 23.8m with NGOs to finance microprojects in 8 governorates
Funding allows implementation of nearly 2,380 projects, 25% directed to women-owned enterprises, says Gamea
SMEDA signs cooperation agreements with 14 NGOs in microfinance field
We seek to encourage establishment of microenterprises, with aim of improving living conditions, providing more job opportunities, says Gamea
Power of women in enhancing Egyptian economy
Egypt needs more airports, much better trained labour to attract more investments: BWE21 president
Facing lack of donations, NGOs turn towards self-sufficiency in 2018
“I knew I needed a source of stable income, to guarantee at least the payment of rent, flyers, and treating some cases, and this could not have happened without a sort of a project investment,” explains Heba Rashed
Libraries’ closure, NGO Law cited against Egypt’s candidacy in UNESCO: Khattab
In her first televised interview following elections, Egypt’s former candidate for UNESCO’s top post, Moushira Khattab, addressed several reasons that hindered her victory, asserting the integrity of her campaign, and urging the state to reconsider its stance regarding current policies. Khattab has indicated in her statements there was other factors that impacted Egypt’s position in …
Waly discusses NGO law implementation with Greek ambassador amid international concerns
Egypt responded earlier to criticism raised in UN human rights debate
“Fawry” facilitates donations for hospitals and NGOs
“Fawry,” the Egyptian Market electronic payment company, has continued their role of facilitating donations throughout the year into the holy month of Ramadan. The organisation donates to a vast number of NGOs and charities in Egypt, including the largest institutions that cover most of the governorates. “Fawry’s” goal is to spread the spirit of cooperation …
Al-Sisi ratifies NGO Law six months after parliament approval
The cabinet to decide bylaw of the new law within two months
Parliament’s insignificant debates interfere with personal lives as legislative tasks linger
MPs have been talking about a number of “illogic” issues, lack understanding of responsibilities, say experts
“Empowerment and Technological Integration of NGOs” conference to support NGOs
Social Solidarity Ministry collaborates with Microsoft to create GIS maps for NGOs
German embassy welcomes resuming of German NGOs’ work in Egypt
A number of foreign organisations shut down in Egypt in 2011, after the occurrence of the NGO foreign-funding case
Egypt condemns EU, UK comments on judicial actions against NGOs
Abou Zaid said in a statement that these countries should mind their internal affairs
Court upholds decision to freeze assets of lawyer Azza Soliman
Court to decide on fate of assets of civil society workers Mozn Hassan and Mohamed Zarea on 11 January