The Korea International Cooperation Agency and the World Food Programme have completed a three-year joint programme supporting refugees and host communities in Egypt with $6 million in funding.
The programme assisted vulnerable refugees from more than eight nationalities and Egyptian host communities in Greater Cairo, Alexandria, Damietta, and Matrouh. It trained over 14,000 people in vocational skills and issued microgrants for small businesses. Within six months, 39 percent of participants began income-generating activities. More than 5,600 secured employment and average household incomes rose by 62 percent. Psychosocial support sessions led to improved stress management for 99 percent of attendees. Monthly cash assistance reached 9,500 pregnant and breastfeeding women. Nutrition sessions raised the share of women meeting minimum dietary diversity from 18 to 41 percent. Rawad Halabi, WFP Country Director in Egypt, said the programme restored hope for many families. Sooyoung Park of KOICA noted it strengthened resilience amid developments in Sudan and Syria.
