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 >  Where we work  >  East and Southern Africa  >  Egypt

Plan in Egypt

Egypt, or Misr as the Egyptians call it, is an Arab country in North Africa. It is home to the Nile, the world's longest river, which flows from south to north over the entire length of the country.

The country's economy is based on agriculture, with over half of the population working the land. Cotton is one of the most important crops. Tourism, the Suez Canal, and oil are the major sources of foreign currency.

Plan’s work

Many of Plan’s projects in Egypt focus on improving living conditions, giving children broader educational opportunities, providing vocational training or initiating activities to improve income. Plan also works with children and their families to promote health awareness and protect children from diseases, and works with communities to make sure they have access to drinking water, sanitation and secure housing.


Children with disabilities are being socially included Support for children with disabilities in Egypt
Plan is focusing its attention on the needs of children with disabilities in Egypt, after its research showed that there is no community-based services for these children in the area where it works

Given the chance and a little support...
Children with disabilities are often the most neglected of all in a community. Iman's story illustrates how Plan’s aim is to help all children realise their full potential

Country statistics

Country: EGYPT
Population: 71,931,000 (2003)
Capital City: Cairo
National Language: Arabic
Per capita income: US$ 1390/year (2003)
Life expectancy: 69 years (2003)
Access to safe water: 98% (2002)
Adequate sanitation facilities: 68% (2002)
Under 5 Mortality Rate: 39/1,000 live births (2003)

Source: State of the World's Children Report 2005 (published by UNICEF)


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