Alashanek ya Balady Association for Sustainable Development

What Alashanek ya Balady Association for Sustainable Development does

Alashanek ya Balady Association for Sustainable Development (AYB-SD) is a Cairo-based non-governmental organization founded in 2002 and formally registered with Egypt's Ministry of Social Solidarity in 2005 (registration number 6135). The organization targets multi-dimensional poverty alleviation through four program pillars: small business and entrepreneur support, labor market access and job creation, skills and capacity building, and social assistance and relief. Its primary beneficiaries are unemployed youth aged 18–35, women and female heads of households, micro/small/medium enterprise owners (MSEs), and vulnerable families in underserved communities across 8+ Egyptian governorates including Greater Cairo, the Delta, Upper Egypt, Hurghada, and Aswan.

AYB-SD's core technological offering is the Small Business Clinic (منصة المشاريع الصغيرة), an online platform delivering business skills training via open-source videos and tools covering market research, branding, marketing, business strategy, operations, team management, financial management, and design thinking, supplemented by virtual mentoring sessions, legal/administrative support, and access to financing. Complementary field programs include a Milk and Livestock Farm supporting women-headed households with cattle provision on installments, the EU-funded tourism employment program, the Egypt Youth vocational training initiative, and university-focused career-building partnerships (e.g., 'Empower your Future' with Raya Contact Center). Microfinance loans range from EGP 5,000 to EGP 100,000 for MSEs.

The organization runs a community-led, non-commercial revenue model funded by a diversified mix of institutional grants (EU, World Bank, UN Women, MasterCard Foundation, Sawiris, Drosos, Synergos), bilateral aid (Canadian, Finnish, Japanese, Netherlands embassies), corporate CSR (BP Egypt, Nestlé, ExxonMobil, MetLife, JP Morgan, Subsea7, Telecom Egypt, Vodafone Foundation), and individual donations accepted via Fawry, QNB, HSBC, and the website. Distribution is direct through 7 branches with 30+ employees and 500+ volunteers, supplemented by the digital Small Business Clinic platform and partner networks including the Youth Entrepreneurs Network, AUC, and Raya.

Name

Alashanek ya Balady Association for Sustainable Development

Legal name

Alashanek Ya Balady Association for Sustainable Development

Website

https://ayb-sd.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Alashanek ya Balady Association for Sustainable Development (AYB-SD) is a Cairo-headquartered Egyptian NGO founded in 2002 that delivers microfinance, training, employment, and small-business support programs to underserved youth, women, and MSEs across 8+ governorates through 7 branches and an online Small Business Clinic platform, funded by institutional and corporate donors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Socio-Economic Development Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Emergency and Other Relief Services (62423), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Microfinance, Financial Inclusion & Inclusive Markets (BPAGABAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Technical Assistance, Policy Lending & Capacity Building Programs (BPADACAN), Cash & Voucher Assistance (CVA) and Emergency Livelihood Support (BPAGAAAJ), SBA/Government-Backed & Development Finance Loans (FSAKAGAI)

Keywords

• Sustainable development programs
• Micro enterprise support
• Youth employment training
• Microfinance lending services
• Community development NGO

Headquarters

HQ city

Cairo

HQ country

Egypt

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The organization accepts donations through multiple channels including Fawry (code: 9144), QNB Bank (account: 20318757869), HSBC Bank (account: 008094021011), and online through their website.
2. Grant Funding from Institutional Donors: Funding received from international donors including European Union, World Bank, embassies (Canadian, Finnish, Japanese, Netherlands), foundations (Sawiris, Drosos, Synergos), and corporations (BP Egypt, Nestlé, ExxonMobil, MetLife, JP Morgan).
3. Program Services Revenue: Revenue generated through program implementation including microfinance services (loans ranging from EGP 5,000 to EGP 100,000) and business development services for MSEs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

AYB-SD is an Egyptian NGO delivering socio-economic development programs to alleviate multi-dimensional poverty. Its core offerings span four program areas: small business support (including the Small Business Clinic online platform and microfinance loans of EGP 5,000–100,000), labor market access and employment facilitation (vocational training, career coaching, job placement), skills development and capacity building, and social assistance/relief services for vulnerable families. Services are delivered directly through 7 branches, via online platforms, and through partnerships with universities, NGOs, and corporate funders.

Product overview

Alashanek ya Balady Association for Sustainable Development (AYB-SD) operates as an NGO offering development programs rather than a traditional tech product company. The organization provides an integrated suite of programs including the Small Business Clinic online platform for MSEs and entrepreneurs, combined with field programs such as the Milk and Livestock Farm, employment facilitation projects like Egypt Youth, and tourism sector initiatives. AYB-SD's core offerings span small business financing (micro-loans EGP 5,000-100,000), skills development, labor market access, and social assistance, with the Small Business Clinic serving as the primary digital platform alongside donation capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Small Business Clinic (منصة المشروعات الصغيرة) An online platform providing MSEs (micro, small and medium enterprises) and entrepreneurs with comprehensive services including open-source training videos and tools covering market research, branding, marketing, business strategy, operations, team management, financial management, and design thinking. Users can access virtual expert meetings, mentoring sessions, legal/administrative support, and financing services.
• Milk and Livestock Farm (مزرعة الماشية والألبان) Agricultural program serving farmers and their families through livestock raising, business establishment, and efficient milk and meat production. Supports farmers with high-quality cattle obtainable through small monthly installments, awareness on veterinary care and organic fodders, and collective economic models with women heads of households.
• Fostering Employment and Entrepreneurship for Youth and Women in the Tourism Sector A project in cooperation with Athens Network of Collaborating Experts (ANCE NGO), funded by the European Union within the TVET Egypt program. It focuses on strengthening the employability of Egyptian youth and women in the tourism sector through vocational training, entrepreneurship support, and employment opportunities across Cairo, Hurghada, Aswan, and Dakahleya governorates.
• Egypt Youth – Facilitating Employment Opportunities (شباب مصر – تيسير فرص التوظيف) A project providing soft, technical, and vocational skills training, career coaching sessions, employment forums, and job placement services for youth in sectors including sales, marketing, procurement, accounting, warehousing, graphic design, social media, operations, maintenance, production, and food and beverage.
• Empower your Future Program with Raya Contact Center A career building program targeting 100 university students, structured around five domains: Beginning Your Journey, Know Yourself, Exploring Careers, Strategies for Success, and What's Next, followed by one-on-one career coaching and internship opportunities in cooperation with Raya Contact Center.
• Microfinance Lending Program for MSEs A microfinance service issuing loans ranging from EGP 5,000 to EGP 100,000 (with seed funds or grants in some cases for start-ups or early-stage businesses) targeting existing and aspiring MSEs and entrepreneurs across Egyptian governorates.

Quantifiable outcome

• 135M EGP income secured annually for target groups
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Athens Network of Collaborating Experts (ANCE NGO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the 'Fostering Employment and Entrepreneurship for Youth and Women in the Tourism Sector' project, funded by the European Union within the TVET Egypt program.
• Raya Contact CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation to establish 'Empower your Future' career building program targeting 100 university students, including career coaching sessions and internship opportunities.
• Youth Entrepreneurs Network (Egypt)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAYB-SD joined the network providing practical platform of programs and activities for young entrepreneurs, including Arab Academy for Science Technology & Maritime Transport, AUC Center of Entrepreneurship, Cairo University FEPS Incubator, and other ecosystem partners.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BRAC:

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights3 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/AlashanekYaBaladyNGO
• Instagraminstagram.com/ayb_egypt
• Xx.com/aybegypt
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/alashanek-ya-balady-association-for-sustainable-development_2

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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