What Banati Foundation does

Banati Foundation (legally Abnaa Alghad Foundation) is an Egyptian non-governmental, non-profit developmental organization founded in 2010 and headquartered in 6th of October City, Giza Governorate. It operates a child protection and rehabilitation program serving vulnerable children in Egypt, with a primary focus on girls in street situations and their siblings, as well as children of incarcerated parents aged 2–18 and youth aging out of care up to age 21. The foundation was registered with the Egyptian Ministry of Solidarity under registration number 615 in 2012 and has grown from an initial cohort of three children in 2009 to 161 children and youth currently in care.

The foundation delivers services through an integrated network of owned facilities and programs: a Reception Center that provides initial intake, an Outreach Program with a mobile unit that conducts street-level contact, a Permanent Shelter offering long-term residential care, and Banati's School supporting educational integration and literacy. Supplementary services include psychological support, case management with identity document assistance and family reunification planning, and a portfolio of creative and vocational workshops (pottery, crochet, music, sports, yoga, and arts). External audits are performed annually by KPMG Hazem Hassan and the Ministry of Social Solidarity, and the foundation maintains a structured management team covering executive leadership, projects and research, residential operations, education, and physical health.

The foundation is funded almost entirely through donations and grants from individuals, corporate donors, international embassies, and development agencies, with revenue not publicly disclosed. Donation infrastructure spans bank transfers (CIB, Bank of Alexandria), SMS donations (short code 9797), the Fawry payment system, and Instapay, supplemented by a product sales channel on Instagram. The organization also runs a Kafala sponsorship program and a creative products shop as supplementary income. Strategic institutional funders include the Sawiris Foundation for Social Development, the French Development Agency (AFD), embassies of Malta, Sweden, and Canada, CIB Foundation, Samosocial International Egypt, and the Islamic Development Bank; the organization has received multiple international awards including the 2015 Stars Impact Award (USD 150,000) and the 2016 Islamic Development Bank Award for Women's Contribution to Development (USD 70,000).

Name

Banati Foundation

Legal name

Abnaa Alghad Foundation

Website

https://banatifoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Egyptian non-profit foundation (est. 2010, 6th of October) operating a child protection program for vulnerable children, primarily girls in street situations, children of prisoners, and at-risk youth. Delivers shelter, rehabilitation, education, and case management services to 161 children across residential and outreach programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Child Welfare and Protection Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Educational Services (611)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Child Protection & Child Rights (BPAGABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Inclusive Early Intervention & Transition-to-Preschool Services (EDACAFAM), Family-School Collaboration & Inclusion Planning Support (EDAKABAK)

Keywords

• Child protection services
• Street children rehabilitation
• Nonprofit foundation
• Vulnerable children welfare
• Community shelter programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Cairo , 6 October

HQ country

Egypt

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The foundation relies on donations from individuals, organizations, and government agencies. Donation methods include bank transfers (CIB Bank account, Alexandria Bank account), SMS donations (send Banati to 9797), Fawry payment system, and Instapay.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Banati Foundation (Abnaa Alghad Foundation) is a non-profit developmental organization in Egypt that protects, rehabilitates, and empowers vulnerable children—primarily girls in street situations, their siblings, and children of prisoners aged 2–18 years. It delivers services through a Reception Center, an Outreach Program with a Mobile Unit, and a Permanent Shelter, complemented by educational integration at Banati's School, psychological support, case management, vocational training, creative activities (pottery, music, sports, arts), and family reunification support.

Product overview

Banati Foundation operates as a unified child protection program offering a comprehensive ecosystem of services. The core offerings include a Rehabilitation Program, Service Centers, an Outreach Program with mobile units, and a Permanent Shelter. Educational support is provided through Banati's School with literacy and integration programs. These are supplemented by creative Activities and Workshops (pottery, music, sports), psychological support services, and individual Case Management. The foundation serves children at risk, including those living in street situations and those deprived of parental care, primarily girls and their siblings, as well as children of prisoners aged 2-18.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rehabilitation Program A comprehensive program providing protection, rehabilitation, and support services for children at risk, including those living in street situations and those deprived of parental care. Designed for vulnerable children in Egypt.
• Service Centers (Reception Center, Outreach Program, Permanent Shelter) Physical facilities providing reception, mobile outreach, and permanent shelter services for vulnerable children in the 6th of October area of Egypt.
• Banati's School An educational facility providing school integration and literacy programs for children, designed to increase safe spaces for children through formal and informal education.
• Activities and Creative Workshops Various creative and educational activities including pottery, crochet, music, sports, yoga, and arts programs for children's holistic development.
• Case Management Services Individual case management services for each child including identity documentation assistance, family reunification planning, and integration planning.
• Psychological Support Services Regular psychological sessions and mental health support services to help children express feelings and improve social behavior.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, moderate and minor.

• Ministry of Social Solidarity (Egypt)coreOthersPrimary government partner supporting Banati's operations. Ministry coordinates resources for project implementation and provides necessary data, channels, and endorsement for foundation activities.
• Sawiris Foundation for Social DevelopmentmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of the main funding bodies supporting Banati through project financing for protecting street children. Provides grants for shelter operations and creating safe, healthy living environments.
• French Development Agency (AFD)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership supporting multi-year comprehensive programs like 'Girls Unbound' project providing integrated support including psychological, health, educational support and community reintegration.
• Embassy of MaltamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupports 'Empower Her Through Education' project implementing multi-dimensional interventions including educational, psychological, awareness, cultural aspects and improving living environment.
• Embassy of SwedenmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership focused on rehabilitation and empowerment of girls through practical skill-building activities such as pottery and sewing, building confidence and life skills.
• Embassy of CanadamoderateGTM or Marketing PartnerThrough Canadian Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI), supports 'Banati's Voice' podcast project empowering girls' voices and self-expression, plus artistic and creative activities.
• Alex Bank (Bank of Alexandria)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading private sector bank supporting quality standards and child protection at Banati's shelter and reception center through corporate social responsibility initiatives.
• Droesus FoundationmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunding 'Swasya' project helping at-risk children integrate into society through vocational training and income-generating projects, plus institutional sustainability support.
• Samosocial International EgyptmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench NGO providing medical examinations, health monitoring, medical training for staff, and financial support for reception center operations.
• CIB FoundationmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerImplementing 'Heal a Child, Change the World' project supporting physical and psychological health through medical equipment and intervention for children.
• El Rahawy Institute for Training and ResearchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProviding art therapy training program for children and adults using creative methodologies including puppet theater, storytelling, and drama for trauma treatment.
• Carrefour EgyptminorOthersIn collaboration with Sawiris Foundation and Alex Bank, providing public donations for education including establishment of open-air classrooms and safe spaces.
• HenkelminorOthersDonated equipment for educational spaces to support digital integration in educational process for children.
• KPMG Hazem HassancoreOthersConducts annual external financial audits since foundation establishment in 2009, ensuring financial transparency and accountability.
• Egyptian Food BankmoderateOthersPartnership spanning over a decade focused on food security, awareness, and protecting children from street situations.
• Grand LabminorOthersDiagnostic laboratory providing medical testing services for children at high quality standards.
• Orascom PyramidsmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerTourism company organizing recreational trips and awareness programs for Banati girls in collaboration with Ministry of Tourism and Ministry of Social Solidarity.

Scale indicators3 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Plan International Egypt: Plan International Egypt focuses on child rights, protection, and gender equality, including programs for children in street situations. Already a known partner of Banati (gave them an award in 2011), making them a direct peer in child protection and rights advocacy in Egypt.
• Resala Charity Organization: Resala is one of Egypt's largest volunteer-based NGOs providing various social services including care for vulnerable populations. Comparable in operating model and Egyptian-based charitable foundation structure serving community welfare needs.
• SOS Children's Villages Egypt: SOS Children's Villages Egypt is among the most prominent organizations providing alternative family-based care for children without parental care in Egypt. Directly comparable to Banati in serving orphaned and vulnerable children through residential and family-based programs, with a similar multi-decade operational history.
• Dar Al Orman NGO: Dar Al Orman is one of Egypt's largest charitable organizations providing social services, including support for vulnerable families and children. Direct peer in operating child welfare and family support services in Egypt with similar fundraising model through donations.
• Terre des Hommes Egypt: Terre des Hommes operates child protection programs across MENA including Egypt, focusing on children in vulnerable situations, including street children and children deprived of parental care. Direct peer in mission and beneficiary focus, with established Egypt operations.

Broad incumbents

• Save the Children Egypt: Save the Children is a global humanitarian organization with extensive operations in Egypt focusing on child protection, education, and health. While significantly larger and broader in scope, they serve similar beneficiary populations and operate child welfare programs in the same geographies.
• World Vision Egypt: World Vision operates child-focused development and humanitarian programs in Egypt, including child protection and education. While focused on broader community development, they share similar beneficiary populations and operate in adjacent geography.
• UNICEF Egypt: UNICEF Egypt is the UN's primary agency for child welfare and protection, working on child rights, education, and child protection policies. Operates at scale with similar mission focus on vulnerable children in Egypt, though as a UN agency rather than a direct service provider.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/banati-foundation

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

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