School dropout is considered one of the most serious social challenges in Egypt today.
According to available data, nearly 125,000 children leave the education system every year, which is equivalent to approximately 342 children every day.

The issue goes beyond simply leaving school. Estimates indicate that around 1.3 million children between the ages of 5 and 17 are working instead of attending school. In addition, one-third of girls in some rural areas of Upper Egypt are married before the age of 18, a situation that is often closely linked to early dropout from education.

How Does Man Ahyaha Foundation Combat School Dropout?

Man Ahyaha Foundation adopts an integrated model to reduce school dropout by working directly within the communities that need support the most.

The foundation operates 19 community schools in Giza and Al-Ayyat, targeting children who are most at risk of leaving the education system.

The foundation’s work is based on several key pillars:

Providing high-quality basic education for children in marginalized areas.

Continuous training and development for teachers to ensure effective and sustainable learning.

Empowering local communities and strengthening their role in supporting children’s continuity in school.

Organizing awareness sessions for parents to increase understanding of the importance of education and the risks of early dropout.

This model aims to address the root causes of dropout, rather than only dealing with its consequences, ensuring that children remain within the education system and continue their learning journey.

About the Ramadan Campaign

The “Recoverable Loss” campaign comes as part of raising community awareness about the risks of school dropout and emphasizing that this issue is not the responsibility of families alone, but a shared responsibility that requires the participation of individuals and institutions.

The campaign aims to engage the wider community in supporting collective efforts to reduce dropout rates and to transform awareness of the issue into real contributions toward the solution.