Size of grants, donations to NGOs in Egypt hit LE9.5B in 2022: Social Solidarity Minister

CAIRO – 9 March 2023: Minister of Social Solidarity Nevine al-Qabaj stated Wednesday that the size of grants and donations to NGOs in Egypt recorded LE9.5 billion in 2022.

With regard to donations, LE6.75 billion were collected by 277 NGOs, who got permits from the ministry to raise such funds.

As for grants, they were disbursed by various funding institutions to 308 NGOs, and their number amounted to 1,197, approved by the ministry, with a growth of LE24 million - compared to the previous year - to hit LE2.49.

In December, the minister announced the launching of Egypt's first website dedicated to providing electronic services to NGOs, and whose number amounts to 36 services.