CEO of Misr El Kheir Foundation announces the launch of “Wissam El Kheir” competition in line with the state’s directions and Sustainable Development Plan Egypt 2030

20 April 2026

Under the patronage of the League of Arab States, in cooperation with Misr El Kheir Foundation, jointly organized with the Civil Society Organizations Department at the League, the Arab Council for Social Responsibility announced “Wissam El Kheir” Ceremony Awards for initiatives and the declaration of winners and their rankings. The event toke place on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at the League of Arab States Theater.

The competition comes within the framework of a cooperation protocol between the Arab Council for Social Responsibility and Misr El Kheir Foundation, aligned with achieving key goals centered on human development, as well as discovering and nurturing talent in the field of initiatives through five competitive categories. A total of 15 participants won gold, silver, and bronze medals. The third edition of “Wissam El Kheir for Initiatives” competition included the following fields:

• Community and volunteer initiatives
• Scientific and technological initiatives
• Cultural and artistic initiatives
• Initiatives supporting the development of persons with disabilities
• Initiatives in the fields of environment and renewable and sustainable energy

, H.E. Minister Plenipotentiary Nawal Barada, Director of the Civil Society Organizations Department at the League of Arab States, affirmed that the League keeps pace with the achievements of civil society organizations and the innovative initiatives they present within an integrated cooperative system. This reflects the spirit of shared responsibility among all parties to fulfill the aspirations of Arab peoples for progress, helping bridge the gap between the public and private sectors. She added that the General Secretariat sponsors and hosts many events addressing its activities and its relationship with civil society institutions, focusing on priority issues of joint Arab action, including encouraging volunteer work.

Professor Dr. Randa Rizk, Secretary-General of the Arab Council for Social Responsibility and Sustainable Development, emphasized that one of the main objectives of the award is to identify individuals with achievements and initiatives in cultural, artistic, scientific, technological, and volunteer fields, enhance their role in community development, and build bridges for communication, dialogue, and creativity.

Dr. Mohamed Refai, CEO of Misr El Kheir Foundation, stated that the launch of  “Wissam El Kheir” competition in cooperation with the Arab Council for Social Responsibility aligns with the state’s direction and its strong commitment to the Sustainable Development Plan Egypt 2030.

Dr. Amal Soliman, Advisor to the Quality of Life Sector at Misr El Kheir Foundation, explained that “Wissam El Kheir for Initiatives” award is granted to winners with cultural and artistic initiatives, scientific and technological innovations, and community volunteer initiatives that benefit society and are feasible for implementation.