Manara – for Development and Training

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About Us

Manara for Development and Training

Manara for Development and Training (MDT), previously Ketharet Dawood Organization for Development, is a non-profit organization that has been legally incorporated in Egypt since 2015 (registration number 9771). The organization seeks to provide social services in the key fields of education, training and economic integration. MDT believes in the inherent capabilities of all, with programmatic activities targeting children, youth and women.

Our work in 3 Pillars

Manara for Development and Training

Each child is entitled to the best possible education and the right to build holistic skills for lifelong learning.
Youth should be supported in their transition to the labor market with the skills, both technical and soft skills, to reach gainful employment.
Empowering women and supporting their economic integration is key not only for gender equality but for the wellbeing of the whole society.

Our Vision:

Egypt without poverty and illiteracy

Our Mission:

is to promote skill building and lifelong learning among the most marginalized, expanding their economic opportunities and improving their access to social services.

Our values:

Responsibility: Spreads our service in the community where we work
Development: Continuous development process of our programs and teams
Trust: People capabilities and the change that they can achieve towards their communities
Respect: Respect to all community members, their values, and their right to grow and prosper

Our Programs

Our programs are designed by a group of specialists to create good educational and
training opportunities for different groups of children, youth and women.

Education Programs

These programs take a holistic approach and focus on providing training and learning opportunities to children to acquire their grade-level reading and writing skills. Programs in the education field also aim to qualify youth, particularly graduates of vocational schools, and provide them with the needed life skills along with job search skills. The literacy program helps those who missed the opportunity of formal education to acquire reading and writing skills. The organization engages with different age groups including school children in poor areas; school drop-outs; graduates of vocational secondary education; unemployed youth and women.

Economic empowerment programs:

Income-generating activities focus on women and youth in vulnerable communities who are ready and prepared to engage in various economic activities. These programs combine “handicraft” training with entrepreneurship training through the “Start Your Business” program, which is delivered by certified trainers from the International Labor Organization. Program details are as follows:

Health awareness program

“The health awareness program aims to increase knowledge about public health topics, common disease prevention methods, and treatment options. This program seeks to improve health by educating participants on health practices, thereby empowering individuals to make better health decisions, which contributes to improving their quality of life and limiting the spread of diseases.”

We are working in Manara for Development and training to unlock potential, expand access to quality education and empower women and youth

At Manara, we don’t just educate — we light the path, spark the drive, and move people into purposeful action.

Where we work

Since 2015, we have worked in 10 governorates with over 12K Women, girls, boys and men in local communities.

Cairo – Giza – Qalyubia – Monofia – Beni Suef – Minya – Assiut – Qena- Aswan – Luxor.

Testimonials

Success Stories

The place is truly wonderful because it serves the most in-need communities and provides foundational learning for children in Arabic, Math, and English across all levels."

I saw my neighbor sewing jackets and selling them, and it encouraged me to do the same. I asked her where she learned, and she told me about the sewing course offered by the organization.

I learned about health awareness, business management, and sewing — and now I'm ready to help others learn just like I did.

The ‘Cubs but Heroes' project is amazing for students who have dropped out of school.As teachers, the organization provided us with trainers to teach us how to support the children both psychologically and academically, so we can achieve the greatest impact.