WFP Representative and Country Director in Egypt
Egypt
Joined October 2024
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Through WFP’s accelerator programme, we support innovators like NoorNation, which is now partnering with Linah Farms to bring solar-powered irrigation solutions to more farmers, helping strengthen productivity, sustainability, and climate resilience.
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Delighted to have attended the launch of a new strategic partnership between NoorNation and Linah Farms. With WFP's AF Climate Accelerator funding, we're bringing innovative resources to smallholder farmers and advancing food security and nutrition across Egypt.
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Food security begins with opportunity. WFP and the Alexandria Business Association united 28 companies with over 650 graduates from ABA's vocational training, linking job seekers to employers for sustainable incomes and self-reliance. 🌍✨
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🌱 Supporting farmers strengthens food systems! WFP together with @agricultureagr works with smallholder to boost productivity by 40% with climate-smart training, helping them grow more, improve incomes, build resilience, and ensure community food security #FoodSecurity
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In partnership with @mohpegypt, WFP launched a training for 23 refugee community workers on key maternal and child nutrition topics, including the importance of the first 1,000 days of life, breastfeeding, complementary feeding, maternal nutrition and healthy childcare practices.
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Proud to see Dr. Alia Hafez, Head of Nutrition at WFP Egypt, recognized by the Ministry of Health and Population for her contributions to advancing nutrition, food security, and maternal and child health in Egypt. A well-deserved recognition of her dedication and leadership. 👏
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A major step for maternal and child health in Egypt. WFP proudly partners with the Government of Egypt and UN agencies to integrate Mother and Baby-Friendly Health Facility Standards into the national accreditation system, enhancing nutrition and care for mothers and children.
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Investing in #youth is investing in our future.
Egypt has one of the largest youth populations in the #MiddleEast & #NorthAfrica region.
@WFP promotes youth employability in #Egypt through vocational trainings & courses tailored to meet the labor market needs & realities.
This #WorldHumanitarianDay, I’m reflecting on the people I’m fortunate to work alongside. Their compassion, resilience, & dedication makes a difference every day. I couldn’t be prouder of this team & the impact we create together. 🌍💙
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KHUFU takes home the Silver Leopard at the 79th Locarno Film Festival.
Following its international premiere in the Pardi di Domani International Competition, the film has been awarded the Silver Leopard, marking another remarkable milestone in its festival journey.
KHUFU previously won the Eish Short Film Competition focusing on food security, led by the World Food Programme (WFP) in Egypt and Zest at El Gouna Film Festival’s 7th edition in 2024.
Congratulations to the filmmakers and partners on this incredible achievement. Wishing the entire team continued success on KHUFU’s journey.
Khufu just won the Silver Leopard Award at @FilmFestLocarno! A proud moment for advocacy for food security & WFP Egypt’s Eish platform, launched with @ElGounaFilm & @zest. Congrats to the team!
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Every mother wants the best start for her child💙
But for mothers facing hunger, displacement and crisis, breastfeeding can be challenging.
That's why WFP provides nutritious food, nutrition support and counselling to help mothers and babies stay healthy.
At @FilmFestLocarno, Khufu brings WFP #Egypt’s “Eish” Short Film Competition on food security to an international stage. This is advocacy through storytelling: engaging new audiences & building space for creative partnerships around food security and leaving no one behind.
This evening Khufu screened for the first time at @FilmFestLocarno, bringing WFP Egypt’s “Eish” Short Film Competition on food security, launched with @ElGounaFilm & Zest, to a global stage. Proud to see this advocacy through film, bringing the issue of food security closer to💙
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🔵 For refugee mothers, breastfeeding can be especially challenging amid displacement and uncertainty.
@WFP_Egypt supports 5,000+ refugee women and 30,000 Egyptian women and their children with cash assistance.
📹 Watch WFP's Sherine Mikhail share more.
#WorldBreastfeedingWeek
The 2025 UN Country Team Results Report showcases what we can achieve through partnership. Proud of WFP’s contribution to strengthening food security, building resilient livelihoods, & supporting Egypt Vision 2030 alongside our UN partners. Read more: egypt.un.org/en/315999-un-co…
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