800 clinics for underprivileged children

HEPCA is working together with the Vodafone Foundation to establish 800 health clinics in 12 governorates across Egypt. This project is part of our ongoing commitment to support community development work and builds on our successful partnership with Vodafone that resulted in the award-winning Madrasty Intiative.
The clinics will be established at 800 public schools throughout the 12 governorates of Red Sea, Luxor, Aswan, Damietta, Asuit, Sohag, Beni Swaif, El Minyah, N Sinai, Suez, New Valley and Matrouh. Only the most deprived primary schools will be selected in order to offer maximum benefit for their underprivileged communities.


The program will involve a large component of capacity building for the schools and will make a positive difference to the lives of many thousands of people. The clinics will support the education and learning of health and hygiene issues for students and teachers. Teachers in particular will receive continuous training in basic medical first aid, CPR, and will gain a better understanding of medical and health issues affecting the community at large. Primary age schoolchildren will receive ongoing health care, and fun and informative educational sessions aimed to increase understanding and awareness of everyday social concerns.
Children are the lifeblood and future of our society. Many thousands of children in Egypt are receiving little or no education, often in school buildings that have no proper facilities for learning, playing or even washing. This initiative hits right at the heart of Egypt’s education system, and stems from a belief that quality education must work hand in hand with a quality environment.