President Sisi ratifies law regarding National Alliance for Civil Development Work

CAIRO – 4 September 2023:  Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El Sisi endorsed law no. 171 of year 2023 regarding the National Alliance for Civil Development Work (NACDW).

The law was published in Monday's official gazette.

Last January, The National Alliance for Civil Development Work held its first conference, in the presence of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi.

Since the inauguration of the National Alliance for Civil Work, in March 2022, it has had a major role in enriching civil work, and provided an opportunity for partnership between civil society institutions to support the most needy groups.

The alliance has also devoted its efforts to achieving sustainable development goals through concerted societal efforts, especially after President El-Sisi declared 2022 as the year to civil society.

The National Alliance for Civil Development Action is the first alliance of its kind in Egypt. It includes the General Federation of Associations, all regional and specific federations, and the most prominent leading civil society institutions and associations with well-known efforts and successful experiences in helping the limited inside the country.

Over the course of nearly a year, the National Alliance for Civil Development Work launched many initiatives aimed at supporting vulnerable groups, and played an important role in supporting the government in helping low-income people, by providing them with financial support and economic empowerment, in addition to supporting widows and orphans.

Over the past months, more than 20 meetings were held to coordinate social support initiatives, launching its first initiative, “Connecting Goodness in Ramadan, at a cost of two billion pounds.” He also launched the “Connecting Goodness 2” initiative, which includes providing greater services in the governorates.

The National Alliance for Civil Work for Development participates in the national dialogue with the National Academy for Training, and has contributed to supporting the social protection umbrella with 9 billion pounds.