By Chaden Moataz | Projects Manager
Across Egypt, thousands of persons with disabilities face daily barriers — not only in access to services, but in navigating a fragmented system where information, coordination, and specialized support are often limited. Behind every policy and service are the professionals working to bridge these gaps — but they, too, need stronger tools, clearer systems, and continuous support.
Through El Naseh Project, we are addressing this critical challenge by leading a national effort to map services available for persons with disabilities across Egypt, while simultaneously strengthening the capacities of those at the forefront of this work — particularly staff at the National Council for Persons with Disabilities.
This intervention goes beyond data collection. It is about creating a living, accessible ecosystem of information that enables better referrals, more efficient service delivery, and stronger collaboration between stakeholders. By identifying who is providing what, where, and how, we are laying the foundation for a more inclusive and responsive system.
At the same time, we are investing in people. Through targeted capacity-building programs, council staff and service providers are gaining the knowledge and tools needed to better understand disability inclusion, improve case management, and respond effectively to the diverse needs of persons with disabilities. The focus is not only technical — but also human-centered, ensuring that dignity, rights, and empowerment remain at the core of every interaction.
This dual approach — combining system-level mapping with human capacity development — is helping transform how services are delivered and experienced. It empowers institutions to act more strategically, and equips professionals to serve with greater confidence, empathy, and impact.
In a context where inclusion is still evolving, these efforts are creating tangible change — making services more visible, more accessible, and more responsive to those who need them most.
With your support, we can expand this work across more governorates, deepen the quality of data and training, and ensure that no person with a disability is left navigating the system alone. Together, we can turn information into access — and access into opportunity.
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