Under the auspices of Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Minister of Social Solidarity Dr. Maya Morsy and Minister of Local Development Dr. Manal Awad jointly launched the national initiative “Decent Housing for a Dignified Life”, in collaboration with Misr El Kheir Foundation, Orman Charity Association, and the Decent Life Foundation.
The initiative represents one of the largest cross-sector housing projects in Egypt’s recent history, aiming to renovate and upgrade 80,000 homes for vulnerable families across 1,477 villages in 20 governorates, as part of the first phase of the Presidential “Decent Life” Initiative.
With the Egyptian state investing over EGP 360 billion into this phase, the initiative seeks to complement infrastructure and service upgrades already underway in underserved rural communities, benefiting more than 18 million citizens.
Speaking at the launch, Dr. Maya Morsy emphasized that the project is not merely a housing intervention, but a human development effort at its core: “A decent home is more than four walls—it’s the foundation of dignity, stability, and upward mobility for families. This initiative builds not just structures, but lives.”
She highlighted the program’s evolution from a 2018 pilot by the Ministry of Social Solidarity, which improved housing conditions for thousands of families through partnerships with civil society and the private sector. With the expansion under “Decent Life,” these efforts now scale nationally in alignment with Egypt Vision 2030 and the broader sustainable development agenda.
Dr. Manal Awad noted that the government remains fully committed to delivering comprehensive and inclusive development, ensuring that no village is left behind until all basic services—including dignified housing—are secured.
The launch event was attended by key government officials, including Minister of Health Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, Minister of Petroleum Eng. Karim Badawi, and Presidential Advisor for the Decent Life Initiative Lt. Gen. Mohamed Farid Hegazy, along with governors, corporate CSR leaders, and development partners.
Dr. Mohamed Refaai, CEO of Misr El Kheir Foundation, and Mr. Mahmoud Fouad, Executive Director of Orman Association, reaffirmed their institutions’ commitment to inclusive housing development, stating that the initiative aims to uplift the living conditions of over 400,000 citizens. They underscored that improving housing not only safeguards human dignity but also strengthens social cohesion, health outcomes, and educational access.
The initiative embodies Egypt’s “Development Triangle” approach—a synergistic model that unites government, civil society, and the private sector in the pursuit of transformative, people-centered development.
