iHelp

What iHelp does

iHelp (legally iHelp Network) is a Cairo-based, founder-led training and consulting organization founded in 2018 by Rash Ernest, focused on promoting inclusivity and accessibility for people with disabilities in Egypt. Its digital platform serves as a hub combining an e-library of e-books, educational videos, and visual content with program information, organizational listings, and community engagement features. Core services include disability awareness and inclusive communication workshops, organizational consulting on building inclusive environments, Egyptian Sign Language education (in development), and — most recently — the first online ADHD assessment for children in Egypt, launched in May 2026.

The company also runs programs targeted at youth and persons with disabilities, including the Meshed Dreams inclusive performing arts initiative, the Electronic Volunteering program, and the British Council/GIZ-backed Inclusive Youth Empowerment (IYE) and Egyptian Youth Thriving (EYT) programs. iHelp works in close partnership with the Egyptian Government's National Platform for Disability (under the Ministries of Communications, Social Solidarity, and Labor) to integrate persons with disabilities into the labor market and digital economy.

Commercially, iHelp operates as a non-profit/social enterprise with 1-10 employees. Revenue is generated through professional services (workshops and consulting) and a self-serve digital platform, while institutional sustainability is largely anchored in grant-funded partnerships with international donors (British Council, GIZ) and government collaboration. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, and the company maintains an active social media presence across Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and WhatsApp as its primary distribution and engagement channels.

Name

iHelp

Legal name

iHelp Network

Website

https://ihelpnetwork.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

iHelp (iHelp Network) is a Cairo-based non-profit training and consulting organization, founded in 2018, that runs a digital platform and service portfolio promoting disability inclusion and accessibility for individuals, organizations, and youth across Egypt.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Inclusion Training and Accessibility Consulting

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Educational Support Services (611710), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (62431)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Assistive Solutions (Accessibility, Assistive Tech) (BPAGALAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Note-Taking, Interpreting & Communication Access Services (EDALAGAD), Assistive Technology (AT) & AAC Services (EDAJAKAF)

Keywords

• Disability inclusion training
• Accessibility consulting
• Sign language education
• Disability awareness workshops
• Online ADHD assessment

Headquarters

HQ city

Cairo

HQ country

Egypt

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Training Programs: iHelp offers comprehensive training programs designed to enhance disability awareness, change stereotypes, and develop positive communication skills with persons with disabilities. Programs are interactive, combining theoretical knowledge and practical application.
2. Consulting Services: Consulting services provided to organizations and companies seeking to build more inclusive and accessible environments.
3. Egyptian Sign Language Education: Educational programs teaching Egyptian Sign Language, currently under development.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

iHelp is a training and consulting company that delivers disability awareness workshops, inclusive communication training, and consulting services to organizations, companies, and institutions seeking to build accessible environments. It supplements these services with a digital platform that hosts an e-library of disability-focused resources, an online ADHD assessment for children (the first of its kind in Egypt), Egyptian Sign Language education programs, and youth empowerment initiatives in partnership with the British Council and GIZ.

Product overview

iHelp offers a digital platform and service portfolio focused on disability inclusion and accessibility in Egypt. The core offerings include consulting services, disability awareness training workshops, Egyptian Sign Language education, and an online ADHD assessment for children (a first in Egypt). The ecosystem also includes a digital library with e-books, videos, and resources, along with youth empowerment programs (EYT and IYE) and an inclusive performing arts initiative (Meshed Dreams). The platform is available in Arabic and English and primarily serves organizations, companies, and individuals seeking to build inclusive environments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Consulting Services (خدمات استشارية) Specialized consulting services to help organizations and companies build supportive environments that enable persons with disabilities to participate effectively.
• Disability Awareness and Inclusive Communication Workshops (ورش عمل التوعية بالإعاقة والتواصل الشامل) Intensive training program aimed at raising awareness about disability issues, changing stereotypes, and developing positive communication skills with persons with disabilities through interactive methodology.
• Online ADHD Assessment for Children (تقييم ADHD أونلاين للأطفال) First online ADHD evaluation service for children in Egypt, enabling parents to assess children for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder remotely.
• Digital Library (المكتبة الرقمية) Digital knowledge portal offering e-books, educational videos, and images related to disability rights, rehabilitation, and global best practices.
• Egyptian Sign Language Education (تعليم لغة الإشارة المصرية) Educational services for learning Egyptian Sign Language, intended to address communication barriers faced by the Deaf community in Egypt.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• British Council EgyptcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Partnership with the British Council Egypt for the Inclusive Youth Empowerment (IYE) program, which aims to achieve comprehensive social transformation in Egypt by connecting organizations and individuals and enhancing leadership and participation skills among youth.
• GIZcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Partnership with GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit) in the Inclusive Youth Empowerment (IYE) program, supporting youth with disabilities in Egypt with skills development and employment opportunities.
• National Platform for Disability (NPD) - Egyptian GovernmentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Collaboration with the National Platform for Disability services, a digital platform launched in partnership with the Ministry of Communications, Ministry of Social Solidarity, and Ministry of Labor, to integrate and empower persons with disabilities in the labor market and digital world.
• Beit Ala Al-Sakhra AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2018Partnership with Beit Ala Al-Sakhra Association for organizing the International Day of Persons with Disabilities celebration, with support from Waraq Al-Hadar sports club.
• Waraq Al-Hadar Sports ClubminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2018Hosted and supported the International Day of Persons with Disabilities celebration, providing necessary facilities and support.
• Egyptian-Swiss Business AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Rasha Ernest from iHelp team participated in Ramadan Iftar organized by the Egyptian-Swiss Business Association with the Swiss Ambassador.
• American University in Cairo (AUC)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Participated in Riseup 2018 entrepreneurship event held at AUC campus, engaging with Egyptian and foreign youth about the iHelp platform and services.
• Nass Academy for Performing ArtsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Collaborated with Nass Academy for Performing Arts for theatrical performances during the International Day of Persons with Disabilities celebration.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Alfanar: Arab venture philanthropy organization funding and supporting social enterprises in MENA, including disability-focused ventures. Comparable to iHelp as a peer social enterprise and indirectly as part of the same funding ecosystem.

Direct peers

• LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired: U.S.-based non-profit delivering training, adaptive technology, and community programs for people with vision disabilities. Comparable to iHelp on training services, assistive technology focus, and digital resource library model.
• Mada Center Qatar: Qatar-based assistive technology and accessibility center serving people with disabilities across the Arab world. Directly comparable to iHelp on mission (digital accessibility, AT adoption) and MENA regional focus, though at substantially larger scale and budget.
• KultureCity: Non-profit providing disability inclusion training, sensory accessibility, and certification programs for organizations. Directly comparable to iHelp on B2B inclusion consulting and awareness training delivery.

Regional players

• Stepping Stones Egypt: Egypt-based community development organization serving marginalized populations including people with disabilities. Comparable to iHelp on Egyptian geography, capacity-building training, and donor-funded service delivery model.
• Etijah: Egyptian social enterprise focused on inclusion, youth empowerment, and capacity building for under-served communities. Closely matches iHelp on Egypt geography, social-enterprise model, and youth empowerment programming.

Broad incumbents

• Sightsavers: Global disability NGO operating across Africa and Asia, including Egypt-related programming in inclusive education and disability rights. Overlaps with iHelp on training, awareness, and inclusion consulting, but at vastly greater scope and funding.
• CBM International: International Christian disability inclusion organization running community-based rehabilitation and inclusive employment programs globally. Comparable to iHelp on disability inclusion training and partnerships with development agencies.
• Inclusion International: Global federation advocating for people with intellectual disabilities, with member organizations across MENA. Overlaps with iHelp on awareness training and inclusion consulting from a global policy and federation angle.

Others

• Bayannat (UNICEF Disability Data): UNICEF-administered disability data initiative for the Arab world. Comparable as a thematic ecosystem player in MENA disability inclusion, supporting the evidence base iHelp relies on for awareness campaigns and training content.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCOIXuYuFnFNelJxcYg3Q_MQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/ihelpnetwork
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ihelpnetwork
• Instagraminstagram.com/ihelpnetwork/?hl=en

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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