it begins with people…
We envision a world in which
all people live in justice
and dignity
Caritas Egypt is the social arm of the Catholic Church in Egypt. Since 1967 we have worked alongside the poor and the marginalised — whatever their faith — so that they may realise their own potential and lead the change in their communities.
our approach
it begins with people
We do not deliver charity to people. We work with them — recognising that every person carries the capacity to change their own life and the life of their community.
We empower people
We strive for social change by empowering people so that they may realise their potential — through literacy, skills, rights awareness and access to opportunity.
We are inclusive
We are inclusive and believe that every person is an asset for society — regardless of faith, gender, ability, origin or status.
We believe in co-creation
We share our expertise and resources with partners, communities and institutions to multiply our efforts and make change last.
vision & mission
a conscious community
A conscious community where every human being, especially the poor and the marginalized, enjoys love, dignity, and justice. — Our vision
We are Caritas Egypt; as the “social arm” of the Catholic church, we seek comprehensive and sustained human development and work through brotherly cooperation and partnership to promote human life and human dignity through building a community with more awareness and resilience.
what we do
our topics
Nine areas of work, delivered through programmes in Cairo, Alexandria and across Egypt.
facts & figures
1967
Registered with the Ministry
of Social Affairs (No. 1150)
~500,000
Students reached by our
basic education programme
2,000
Children in our nurseries and
medico-social centres
165
Caritas organisations worldwide
we belong to
from the field
latest events
5 September 2026
Adult literacy graduation — Shoubra
Forty-two women receive their certificates after a year of adult literacy classes.
Development is not a gift. It is a human right.
Partner with us, volunteer, or give — and help a family in Egypt take the next step themselves.
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