The Definitive Guide to Living in the Capital , Cairo , Egypt

International Volunteer Day is celebrated every year on December 5. Volunteering your time and effort is always an excellent opportunity to have a good tangible impact on your surroundings and leave a beneficial influence. Celebrate International Volunteer Day at any of those seven spaces to drive impact and join the collective effort to make the world a better place.

Ahfad Al-Zaytoun

Ahfad Al-Zaytoun is an Egyptian initiative for Gazan children located in Nasr City. This initiative offers Gazan children basic education in a safe, welcoming environment through a comprehensive programme that educates, improves and rehabilitates their mental health, especially from the traumas they’ve experienced in war.

Through the form in their bio, you fill in your information, choose the children’s age group, and choose the subject you’re willing to teach. Subjects are usually basic school subjects, extracurricular activities, or life skills that offer children a thorough curriculum that helps them through their lives. 

iVolunteer

iVolunteer is the official programme for volunteering at the Cairo International Book Fair, through which you can register to volunteer and help organise the annual international event in Cairo. It’s a fantastic chance for youth to get exposed to different environments in one of the most significant cultural events of the year. Volunteers learn how to organise, take responsibility, and have tons of fun by spending time doing something exciting and impactful. They also have plenty of other youth volunteering opportunities worth checking out.

AUEED

The Association of Upper Egypt for Education and Development (AUEED) is an Egyptian non-profit organisation that leads education and development initiatives in Upper Egypt. They mainly operate in Menya, Assiut, Sohag, and Luxor governorates. You can view their volunteering or recruitment options through their Facebook page or their headquarters in Ramses.

AYB

Alashank Ya Balady (AYB) is an Egyptian non-profit organisation for sustainable development that aims to decrease poverty in Egypt by creating numerous initiatives that help raise awareness towards marginalised communities, which helps improve our society and make it a better place for everyone. Their headquarters is in Maadi, where you can check out their volunteering options.

Egyptians for Palestinians

For virtual or on-ground volunteering, Egyptians for Palestinians is a collective that mainly aims to help Palestinians rebuild their lives outside Gaza by offering direct help and resources or connecting them to other organisations capable of providing help and support. Their activities include all kinds of charitable support. The collective accepts virtual and on-ground volunteers from anywhere, which is an excellent opportunity to volunteer for a good cause, even if you don’t have much free time. You can join by sending them a DM for inquiries and registering.

The Egyptian Red Crescent

The Egyptian Red Crescent brings impeccable medical assistance that is free of charge. Their mission is to alleviate human suffering wherever it may be found without any discrimination, especially for those who are incapable of getting the medical support they need or those whose lives are at risk. As big as it is, the foundation still needs as many volunteers as possible to keep providing life-saving help. With branches all over Egypt available in each area, joining the Red Crescent has never been easier. When volunteers join, they receive thorough training and start driving life-changing impacts for people in need.

Educate Me

Educate Me is an Egyptian non-profit foundation that aims to ensure children’s access to quality education and empower them through their learning journey. Educate Me operates multiple community schools, running training and development programmes for public school teachers and students across Egypt. Joining this foundation is an excellent opportunity to drive long-lasting change for education in Egypt.