Aflatoun International held a workshop titled “Integrating Social and Financial Education Programs for Children and Youth in Egypt” in Cairo on August 6-7, in collaboration with Gozour Foundation for Development and with the support of the Botnar Foundation.
The workshop aimed to raise awareness and build capacity among partners and stakeholders in Egypt regarding the implementation of financial inclusion programs and the integration of Aflatoun’s social and financial education programs.
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The workshop was led by Nancy Abu Hayyaneh, Regional Coordinator for the Middle East and North Africa at Aflatoun International, with participation from representatives of the Central Bank of Egypt, the General Authority for Financial Supervision, the Ministries of Education and Youth and Sports, as well as several banks, the Banking Institute, and the private sector. Among the participating banks were the National Bank of Egypt, the United Bank, Suez Canal Bank, and SAIB Bank. The workshop also included participation from Investia Leasing Company, UN Women, and experts from both the banking and non-banking financial sectors.
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The workshop included an explanation of Aflatoun’s financial inclusion programs targeted at different age groups, methods for integrating Aflatoun’s curricula, and clarification of the roles and responsibilities of partners and stakeholders. The participants also developed action plans for the next phase aimed at promoting financial inclusion among children and youth in cooperation with various stakeholders from the banking sector.
Nancy Abu Hayyaneh emphasized that Egypt has made significant progress in the field of financial inclusion and financial education over the past years, and that the goal of this workshop is to introduce Aflatoun’s social and financial education programs and identify opportunities and challenges related to integrating these programs into the Egyptian context, thereby enhancing active and effective participation of youth in both social and professional life. She highlighted that Aflatoun, through its network of partners, has educated 33 million children and youth around the world, helping to break the cycle of intergenerational inequality through social and economic empowerment.
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Ali Mokhtar, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Gozour for Development, added that the organization believes that partnership with specialists is the best way to achieve sustainable development goals. He emphasized the importance of collaboration with Aflatoun International, one of the largest global networks in the field of financial and social education, to promote financial inclusion for children, youth, and women in Egypt through tailored programs and curricula for each group.
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It is worth noting that Aflatoun International’s financial and social education network operates in 102 countries around the world, focusing on empowering children and youth by providing high-quality education in social and financial literacy. The organization aims to break the cycle of intergenerational inequality through social and economic empowerment, inspiring children and youth to discover their talents and advocate for their rights.
