HELP DELIVER SAFE WATER TO CHILDREN IN EGYPT
Since 12-year-old Mohammed was born, not one house in his village has had safe drinking water.
The eldest of six siblings, Mohammed would have to take a daily three-kilometre journey to fetch drinking water from other villages. Many parts of Egypt lack water at home due to costly installations that families can’t afford.
"Our village has no water to drink. To get water, we used to ride a donkey to the west to find people with taps,” Mohammed says.
"Some people didn’t agree to give us water. They shouted, saying, ‘This water is for money. You pay, you drink.’"
Everything changed last year when a UNICEF-supported program brought water to Mohammed's home—one of 550 water and 400 sewage connections installed in Egypt’s Sohag Governorate.
"We didn't expect that we will have taps to drink from in our house. I thought I was going to spend my whole life on the water journey,” he said.
Many of his friends still endure the daily struggle for water.
Mohammed dreams of a world where every child has access to safe water.
"The most important thing in the world is a sip of water."
Mohammed's struggle is shared by 12.5 million people in Egypt lacking safe water and proper sanitation. Each day, children face the threat of disease, significantly impacting children’s health and nutrition, and barriers to education, hindering their potential.
With water now at home, Mohammed can finally focus on school and his future. But countless other children still need our help.
Situation in numbers
Around 11% of the population still lacks safe water at home. Thanks to support from people like you, UNICEF is unwavering in its commitment—we won’t stop until every child has the essentials they need to survive and thrive.
150,000 people reached with access to safe water in their homes through UNICEF-led initiatives
1.5 million children benefited from UNICEF facilitated hygiene awareness practices
114 primary health care units rehabilitated with WASH facilities thanks to UNICEF’s support
Lead the Change
Together we can create lasting change for children in Egypt Your donation can make a critical difference.
With your support, UNICEF can provide safe drinking water and hygiene education to the most vulnerable children and families in underserved areas.
Together, we can provide direct water connections to children's and communities' homes and revitalize WASH facilities in Egyptian schools, ensuring students have access to safe water and proper sanitation.
Your donation today can help end a child's daily trek for water and bring us closer to creating lasting change for children in Egypt.
UNICEF's WORK IN EGYPT
UNICEF has a long and impactful history in Egypt, dating back to the inauguration of its country office in 1946. Over the past seven decades, UNICEF has been crucial in key health and education milestones. In recent years, notable achievements include:
In 2021, UNICEF helped deliver more than 60 million COVID-19 vaccines to Egypt, underscoring its commitment to public health and safety.
By 2009, the inclusive education program launched across seven governorates, reaching over 300,000 students and ensuring equal learning opportunities.
In 2006, Egypt was declared polio-free, a testament to the relentless efforts of immunization.
Frequently Asked Questions
UNICEF, the United Nations Children's Fund, is on a mission to protect every child's right to a happy, healthy life. We help provide medical services, safe water connections, quality education, and proper nutrition to children and youth, especially the most vulnerable in Egypt, including in emergency situations.
With the generous support of donors like you, we have transformed countless lives, offering hope and a brighter future. We're active in over 190 countries, tirelessly working to save and protect more children's lives than any other humanitarian organization. And we never give up.
At UNICEF, we work in some of the most difficult places to reach the world's most disadvantaged children, saving their lives, defending their rights, and helping them reach their full potential.
In Egypt, for over the past 78 years, we have been working closely with the government, civil society, and businesses to provide equal access to quality social services, health, and education and to protect children from all types of violence and abuse.
Your support can help us continue this life-changing work, ensuring every child in Egypt can grow up healthy, strong, and ready to achieve their dreams.
For more information about UNICEF and its work on behalf of children, visit https://www.unicef.org/egypt/
Yes, UNICEF does fundraise in Egypt and in countries all over the world. UNICEF relies on voluntary contributions from public donors, businesses, foundations, and individuals like you. The money raised in Egypt is utilized for our programmes in Egypt, bringing hope and help to the most vulnerable children in need.
Every donation, no matter the size, can help save and nurture a child's life. You can securely make a one-time or monthly donation online on our website by clicking the 'Donate Now' button. Your contribution may be of any amount with no limitations. You choose the frequency of your donation and amount, and you can change or cancel it anytime.
To contribute to a fundamental change in the lives of the most vulnerable children, the longer you choose to get involved in the form of monthly support, the more powerful your donation will be. You can help improve a child’s life with your long-term support.
Thanks to the sustained commitment of our donors like you, we are able to offer a rapid and effective response to children in Egypt and around the world.
The money raised will be used to support UNICEF’s initiatives in Egypt.
In Egypt, money raised will be used to support our ongoing work for children in Egypt, focusing on access to safe water, quality health care, education and a bright future for every child. More information about UNICEF’s work in Egypt you can find on our webpage: https://www.unicef.org/egypt/en/what-we-do
Your monthly donation can create lasting change by ensuring we can provide consistent, sustainable support to children in need. Your recurring gift helps us plan better and reach more children with life-saving aid. By becoming a monthly donor, you become a vital part of our mission, providing hope and a better future for children every single day.
We promise to keep you connected with the impact of your generosity. You will receive regular updates through emails and digital communications, showing how your support is transforming lives in Egypt.
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The current scope of operations in Egypt does not include UNICEF receiving material supplies from donors. UNICEF supplies materials like vaccines, medicines, and education materials etc., which are as per the exact specifications required at the ground level and based on consultation with the Government of Egypt.
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