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Gender Equality

Gender Equality

SDG 5

Gender Equality

The foundation’s focus is aligned with SDG 5, which aims to end discrimination, violence, and harmful practices against women and girls, ensuring they have equal rights, access to education and healthcare, and representation in political and economic decision-making.

EWD contributes by promoting equitable access to health services and professional development opportunities.

SDG 5

Gender Equality

Equitable Access

Free healthcare removes financial and logistical barriers that often disproportionately affect women in accessing medical care. The provision of NICUs also addresses critical health needs for infants, which directly impacts mothers and families.

Professional Empowerment

The foundation's commitment continuous medical education and capacity building to supports Target 5.b by creating opportunities for both male and female health professionals to improve their skills and career trajectory within the health sector.

The Egypt Without Disease Foundation, under the name “Masr Bela Marad,” is therefore a key civil society contributor to Egypt’s efforts toward achieving its national sustainable development strategy, “Egypt Vision 2030,” which is aligned with the global SDGs.