When Banks Meet Charity: A Real Story of Development on the Ground

11 May 2026

Major General Dr. Mostafa El-Beblawy, Governor of Qena, received Dr. Heba Hussein, Executive Director of the Banque Misr Foundation for Community Development, and Dr. Khaled Omran, Director of Misr El Kheir Foundation in the governorates of Qena, Luxor, and the Red Sea, along with representatives from both organizations. The meeting aimed to explore avenues for joint cooperation in implementing a number of developmental and service projects targeting the improvement of quality of life for citizens in villages and centers across the governorate, especially the most vulnerable groups.

The Governor of Qena praised the fruitful cooperation between the two sides and the developmental projects that have been implemented across the governorate. He emphasized that such partnerships represent a successful model of integration between state institutions, civil society, and the banking sector, contributing directly to achieving comprehensive development and improving citizens’ quality of life.

El-Beblawy affirmed that the achievements made in the villages of Nag Hammadi reflect an integrated development vision focused on people, through improving education and healthcare services, supporting economic empowerment, and enhancing living stability for the most vulnerable families. He stressed the importance of continuing and expanding these efforts to reach a greater number of beneficiaries.

Heba Hussein, Executive Director of the Banque Misr Foundation for Community Development, confirmed that continued cooperation with Misr El Kheir Foundation reflects the institution’s commitment to supporting comprehensive development efforts. She noted that the foundation believes in the importance of integrated development and the interconnection between community and economic empowerment.

She added that the current phase aims to enhance the sustainability of the services provided and expand the scope of beneficiaries, ensuring the achievement of integrated and sustainable development within the villages of Nag Hammadi in Qena Governorate.

In a gesture of appreciation reflecting the depth of partnership and cooperation, the Governor of Qena presented the governorate’s shield to Dr. Khaled Omran and Dr. Heba Hussein in recognition of their efforts in supporting development work. In return, Dr. Khaled Omran presented the Misr El Kheir Foundation’s shield to the Governor of Qena in appreciation of his continuous support for development initiatives in the governorate.

Misr El Kheir Foundation announced the success of its strategic partnership with Banque Misr in implementing the development project for villages in Nag Hammadi, Qena Governorate. This comes as a continuation of previous successes, including the development of Al-Arki village in Farshout, which achieved a tangible impact in improving the living environment and services provided to residents.

The Nag Hammadi villages development project in Qena Governorate represents an integrated model of sustainable development, combining improvements in education and healthcare services, support for livelihoods, and empowerment of vulnerable groups—contributing to raising living standards and achieving real development that citizens can feel within their communities.