ExxonMobil Egypt, a leading provider of high-quality lubricants and fuels with a wide network of convenience retail shops and centers, renewed and expanded its collaboration with the Sawiris Foundation for Social Development (SFSD), providing additional support to the “Bab Amal” program. The partnership aims to assist nearly 100 families in Assiut Governorate, with implementation handled by the Giving Without Limits Association.
This move reaffirms ExxonMobil Egypt‘s commitment to expanding the positive impact of this successful collaboration on local communities, building on the program’s solid achievements since it started. It also reflects the company’s ongoing dedication to supporting community-driven initiatives that aim to create a tangible, lasting impact on citizens’ lives and within local society.
“This agreement marks a new chapter in ExxonMobil Egypt’s commitment to supporting the vital Bab Amal program. Our journey began in 2022, supporting 20 families in partnership with the Sawiris Foundation for Social Development, as part of our broader strategy to economically empower marginalized communities. Over the past three years, we had the program deliver meaningful outcomes, encouraging us to extend our support to nearly 100 families over the next two years. This sustained progress underscores our firm belief in the program’s value and its transformative impact on the lives of the participating families. Moreover, it aligns closely with our strategic goal of advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, reinforcing our dedication to fostering inclusive development in the communities we serve,” Youssef Hafez, Board Member and Public and Government Affairs Manager at ExxonMobil Egypt, commented.
Laila Hosny, Executive Director of the Sawiris Foundation, said, “Bab Amal is more than just a development initiative. It embodies the Sawiris Foundation’s vision of placing people at the center of the development process. Over the years, the program has successfully transformed the lives of hundreds of families in Upper Egypt. In this new phase, we aim to expand that impact with the support of our partners. Companies that embrace their social responsibility and contribute sustainable solutions are vital to real development. Our partnership with ExxonMobil Egypt is a model for effective collaboration between the private sector and civil society, delivering tangible results. Today’s progress reflects our partners’ trust in the program and motivates us to continue innovating, scaling our impact, and reaching more vulnerable families. Through Bab Amal, we strive to redraw the map of hope in our communities, driven by a shared belief that everyone deserves a real opportunity for a dignified, productive life.”
It is worth mentioning that “Bab Amal” program is a globally recognized model for combating poverty, based on BRAC International’s “Graduation from Ultra-Poverty” approach, which has been implemented in over 50 countries. The program aims to reach 100,000 families by 2028. To achieve this, the Sawiris Foundation has adopted a comprehensive expansion strategy centered on policy integration, resource mobilization, capacity building, and rigorous monitoring and evaluation.
Since 2018, the Sawiris Foundation and its partners, with technical support from BRAC and impact measurement by the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL), have successfully implemented this poverty alleviation approach in Egypt. They initially targeted 6,458 low-income households across Assiut, Sohag, and Minya. Currently, the 2025 phase is reaching approximately 2,800 new households in Assiut and Sohag—a number projected to double by 2026. This initiative is a collaborative effort with “Giving Without Limits” Association in Assiut, the “Egyptian Society for Human Development” in Sohag, and “Shorouk Misr” in Minya.
