Egypt
-
-
© CBM / Moreno
Students at primary school for hearing impaired children, the Deaf Unit, Cairo, Egypt
Disability in Egypt
A large part of the country’s (81 million) population is living in poverty. People with disabilities have very limited access to rights and quality services, as service providers and experts are concentrated in the capital of Cairo and other large cities and service standards are often low.
Egypt signed the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in 2007 and ratified it in April 2008. In addition, Egypt has ratified the 'Education for All' Initiative.
CBM's strategy in Egypt
-
©CBM
-
Vocational training at the Deaf Unit in Cairo
Until recently CBM support in Egypt focussed on promoting comprehensive services to people with disabilities through long-term partnerships implementing eye-related programmes as well as activities in the field of hearing impairment. In addition, our partner programmes have been actively advocating for the rights of people with disabilities in Egypt. Egypt is part of the Disability Monitor Initiative Middle East (DMI-ME). Through DMI-ME, CBM and its partners will be able to share knowledge on good practices across the region and to promote a human rights based approach to disability in Egypt.
CBM has carried out awareness workshops for local stakeholders working in the field of disability and/or development.
On a national level, Vision 2020 was promoted and a 'District Model of Vision 2020' is being implemented in El Minia and Beni Suef Governorate in cooperation with CEOSS. The Vision 2020 model could be replicated in other needy communities and districts. It is planned to further develop this medically-focused programme into a comprehensive eye programme, including rehabilitation as well as (special, integrated and inclusive) education.
CBM has carried out awareness workshops for local stakeholders working in the field of disability and/or development.
On a national level, Vision 2020 was promoted and a 'District Model of Vision 2020' is being implemented in El Minia and Beni Suef Governorate in cooperation with CEOSS. The Vision 2020 model could be replicated in other needy communities and districts. It is planned to further develop this medically-focused programme into a comprehensive eye programme, including rehabilitation as well as (special, integrated and inclusive) education.
CBM has been active in Egypt since 1968.
