Stories From Egypt

A New Chapter for Refugee Students in Egypt

Sudanese and Iraqi families that fled war face a new challenge in Egypt: paying for education. Tuition vouchers keep their children in school. »»

A compassionate doctor reaches out to people rejected by society. »»

By improving sanitation, CRS projects help people in Egypt live healthier, happier lives. »»

Egyptian women from rural villages are learning to prevent disease and take good care of their infants. The result is lowered child mortality. »»

A CRS-sponsored program is helping courageous women chip away at the restrictions of a political culture that would otherwise exclude them. »»

By bringing sides together, CRS helps groups in conflict break the cycle of war and poverty. »»

A CRS sanitation campaign didn't just curb disease in several Egyptian villages—it was also fun. »»

In rural villages near the Nile, poor women rarely vote, much less run for office. But a CRS program is turning the tide. »»

In the Middle East, CRS staff simulate emergencies to make sure they're ready for natural and man-made disasters. »»

With help from CRS' small-loan program, a destitute widow started a business—and turned her life around. »»

Vivian Manneh is a regional program manager for CRS in the Middle East. She reflects on the realities that refugees across the world face. »»

Because it imports most of its food, the Middle East is especially vulnerable to changes in the food market. »»

A worldwide food crisis prompts leaders to seek solutions in the hopes of averting famine, discontent and violence. »»

Although education is considered one of Egypt's highest priorities, children in poor, rural areas often receive an inferior education. »»