The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Egypt and Misr El Kheir Foundation (MEK) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on technology and innovations with a particular focus on non-governmental organizations and relief efforts. This collaboration will also extend to supporting humanitarian relief efforts through the provision of essential medical supplies.
Through this MoU both will solidify their joint commitment to strengthen MEK’s NGO unit—leveraging the respective strengths and expertise of UNDP as the lead development implementer in Egypt and MEK as an NGO that launched the country’s first social incubator. Also, they will work towards empowering women from the most disadvantaged areas through skilling and upskilling to gain access to decent employment opportunities.
“Our ongoing partnership with MEK has already yielded success in Egypt, empowering smaller NGOs through the ‘Misr El Kheir’ Social Pioneers Prize, identifying best practices for SDG implementation, and positively impacting vulnerable groups in the Kafr El Sheikh Governorate. With the signing of this Memorandum of Understanding, our aim is to leverage the reinforcing power of technology, innovation and entrepreneurship to the benefit of the Egyptian people,” said Alessandro Fracassetti, Resident Representative, UNDP Egypt.
MEK Director Dr. Mohamed Rifai highlighted UNDP’s crucial role in establishing the Arab Center for the Sustainability of Philanthropic Work. Dr. Rifai also emphasized the regional and local impact of integrating sustainable development and climate action concepts into Arab philanthropic work.
