Mishkat Nour Foundation's

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Mishkat Nour Foundation (مؤسسة مشكاة نور) is an Egyptian charitable non-profit foundation headquartered in Cairo (Nasr City) with major operational hub in Port Said, founded circa 2010 with formal operations commencing in 2017. The foundation's core program is the Ethics Kiosk (كشك أخلاق), which serves as an umbrella project encompassing multiple integrated community development initiatives: orphan sponsorship (Egypt Orphan Sponsorship Program), daily charitable feeding (Takaya Mishkat), continuous education and exam preparation caravans, medical and dental convoys, economic empowerment (handicrafts, sewing, micro-project funding), and humanitarian relief including Gaza convoys.

The foundation generates revenue through charitable donations from individual donors, corporate sponsors, and institutional supporters, accepting contributions via multiple payment channels including bank transfers (CIB Bank, Banque Misr, Alexandria Bank) and mobile payment services (Vodafone Cash, Fawry, EGPay, OPay, Masary). Donation tiers range from 100 EGP per share for general humanitarian cases up to 12,500 EGP for sacrificial offerings, with unit pricing models across orphan sponsorship (250 EGP), micro-projects (500 EGP), small projects (500+ EGP), and palm seedling sponsorship (5,000 EGP). The foundation employs 11-50 staff and has delivered approximately 8 million services across Egyptian governorates since 2017, with 800,000 services delivered in Port Said alone in the first half of 2024.

The foundation maintains strategic partnerships with the Egyptian Red Crescent, British University in Cairo, National Bank of Kuwait - Egypt, Badr University, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Education, and Port Said Governorate. Governance is led by Dr. Nour El-Hoda El-Gammal (Chair of Board of Trustees) and Basma Abu Sitta (Vice Chairman and Treasurer). The organization has expanded across at least six Egyptian governorates including Port Said, Cairo, Dakahlia, Menoufia, North Sinai, and Giza, with additional initiatives supporting Sudanese and Palestinian refugee populations.

Name

Mishkat Nour Foundation's

Legal name

Mishkat Nour Foundation

Website

https://mishkatnour.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mishkat Nour Foundation is an Egyptian charitable non-profit operating the Ethics Kiosk integrated community development program. It serves orphans, students, women, refugees, and needy families across six governorates through orphan sponsorship, daily feeding, education, medical convoys, and economic empowerment initiatives.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Humanitarian and Community Development Services

NAICS

Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Grantmaking and Giving Services (8132), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Foundations (BPAGAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB), International Grantmaking & Development Foundations (BPAGAKAH)

Keywords

• Charitable donations
• Orphan sponsorship
• Humanitarian aid
• Economic empowerment
• Community development

Headquarters

HQ city

cairo, nasr city

HQ country

Egypt

HQ region

Africa

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Charitable Donations: The foundation generates revenue through charitable donations from individual donors, corporate sponsors, and institutional supporters. Donations fund various programs including orphan sponsorship, economic empowerment, educational initiatives, medical convoys, and humanitarian relief operations across Egypt.
2. Payment Channel Partnerships: The foundation accepts donations through multiple payment channels including bank transfers (CIB Bank, Banque Misr, Alexandria Bank), mobile payment services (Vodafone Cash, Fawry, EGPay, OPay, Masary, Al Ahly Momkn, Cashcall), and MEGA KHEIR platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Mishkat Nour Foundation is an Egyptian charitable foundation that delivers community development and humanitarian services through the Ethics Kiosk umbrella project. Its core offerings include orphan sponsorship, daily charitable feeding through Takaya Mishkat, free continuous education programs, economic empowerment via vocational training and micro/small project financing, and medical convoys serving underserved communities across Egyptian governorates.

Product overview

Mishkat Nour Foundation operates as a charitable organization with the Ethics Kiosk as its core project, encompassing multiple interconnected programs and services. The foundation provides comprehensive support through orphan sponsorship, daily charitable feeding (Takaya Mishkat), educational programs (Continuous Education), economic empowerment initiatives (micro/small projects, handicraft training), healthcare services (medical convoys), and humanitarian aid (protected homes, reconstruction). The Palm Cultivation Program supports sustainable funding for orphan sponsorship. The foundation also offers charitable sacrifice instruments and various donation campaigns targeting underserved families across Egyptian governorates, with primary operations in Port Said and expansion to multiple governorates nationwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ethics Kiosk (كشك أخلاق): The main executive project of Mishkat Nour Foundation that encompasses multiple programs for sustainable development including education, economic empowerment, healthcare, and social services.
• Takaya Mishkat (تكية مشكاة)
• Egypt Orphan Sponsorship (كفالة أيتام مصر)
• Palm Cultivation Program (مشروع النخيل)

Products and services

• Ethics Kiosk (كشك أخلاق) The main executive project of Mishkat Nour Foundation that encompasses multiple social, educational, and humanitarian programs including orphan sponsorship, economic empowerment, medical assistance, and community development for underserved Egyptian communities.
• Egypt Orphan Sponsorship Program (كفالة أيتام مصر) Comprehensive support program for orphaned children covering educational, sports, artistic, medical, and recreational aspects, along with psychological and behavioral support. Sponsorship available at 250 EGP per orphan.
• Takaya Mishkat (تكية مشكاة) - Daily Charitable Feeding Daily charitable feeding program distributing thousands of meals to families in need across various governorates in Egypt, including Luxor, Sohag, Matariya, Al-Hussein, and Port Said. Distributes more than 1,000 meals daily.
• Palm Cultivation Program (مزرعة النخيل) Agricultural program aiming to cultivate 80 acres in Farafra area of New Valley to finance the orphan sponsorship project and promote sustainable development. Palm seedling at 5,000 EGP and participation share at 500 EGP.
• Continuous Education (التعليم المستمر) Free educational programs for primary and preparatory levels providing final exam revision sessions, including specialized sessions for students with visual and hearing impairments using sign language and Braille. More than 1,000 students per academic year benefit.
• Economic Empowerment (التمكين الاقتصادي) Programs providing vocational training in handicrafts, sewing, detergent manufacturing, and micro/small project establishment to prepare families for the labor market. Educated more than 1,000 families in handicrafts and vocational skills.
• Medical Convoys (القوافل الطبية) Free medical and dental convoys providing diagnostics, fillings, extractions, cleanings, and surgical services in underserved areas across various Egyptian governorates including Cairo, Port Said, Dakahlia, Menoufia, and North Sinai. Over 60 doctors participated in Port Said dental convoy.
• Micro-Projects (مشروعات متناهية الصغر) Micro-project financing program with project costs ranging from 8,000 to 10,000 Egyptian Pounds to build bright futures for families. 500 EGP contribution per share.
• Small Projects (مشروعات صغيرة) Small project financing program with project costs ranging from 15,000 to 40,000 Egyptian Pounds for youth economic empowerment. 500 EGP contribution per share.
• Mishkat Nour Sacrifice Instrument (صك أضحية مشكاة نور) Charitable sacrifice certificate program offering buffalo sacrifice for 12,500 EGP, with 9 kg of pure meat delivered to beneficiary families. Share price 250 EGP.

Quantifiable outcome

• 8 million services provided to citizens across Egyptian governorates since 2017
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• British University in CairocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Joint medical convoys including dental caravans serving residents across multiple governorates. The partnership has organized successful medical convoys in Sayeda Zeinab (Cairo), Port Said, Matariya (Dakahlia), and Mit Abu Al-Kum (Menoufia). More than 60 doctors participated in Port Said convoy. Also collaborated on fun day events for children with disabilities.
• National Bank of Kuwait - Egypt (Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait - Egypt)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Sewing and Kilim-making Grant initiative to empower women in Port Said Governorate. Provided 40 grants to women participating in specialized training workshops, improving their living conditions and professional development. Aligns with government and Central Bank directives to support small projects.
• Egyptian Red CrescentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation protocol signed for serving and developing the community, supporting vulnerable families, and providing relief to the people of Palestine. Joint efforts in humanitarian aid distribution.
• Sudanese Isnad InitiativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne Heart initiative supporting Sudanese residents in Egypt through economic empowerment, detergent-making workshops, clothing exhibitions, children's skills development, and women's hospices. Event attended by Ambassador Kamal Hassan Ali, former Secretary-General of the League of Arab States.
• Gang Training FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint implementation of One Heart initiative with Mishkat Nour Foundation and Isnad Association to support Sudanese residents through training workshops and community events.
• Port Said GovernoratecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing cooperation with Governor Major General Adel Al-Ghadban for community development projects. Joint initiatives including Fatima Al-Zahraa area reconstruction, educational caravans, medical convoys, Eid celebrations, and development phases.
• Ministry of Education (Egypt)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint organization of free educational caravans for secondary and preparatory certificate students. The Undersecretary of the Ministry has praised the free Continuing Education project for primary and preparatory levels.
• Regional Blood Bank (Port Said)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBlood donation campaigns organized in cooperation with Regional Blood Bank. Campaigns held at Port Fouad and in factories, with strong community response.
• Tweret_Taweret InitiativemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for women's economic empowerment, eliminating gender-based violence, and integrating people with disabilities into the labor market. Eco-friendly bag making course trained 20 women.
• Badr University in Cairo (BUC)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCareer Forum participation at College of Business Administration. Mishkat Council Center had dedicated section at the event with large student turnout. Joint charity clothing exhibition at the college.
• Egyptian Tribes and Families Council FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation in preparing and dispatching relief aid convoys to Gaza, including 10+ trucks of humanitarian supplies.
• Ministry of Health (Egypt)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint medical convoys with Health Care Authority and Health Affairs Directorate. Includes five clinics: internal medicine, women's health, children's health, dermatology, and ENT. Mobile clinics with team of more than 30 staff.
• Logos Hope (World's Largest Floating Library)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPort Said Tourist Port received Logos Hope ship carrying 50,000 books and 400 volunteers from 70 nationalities. Mishkat Nour organized official and popular reception, signed global protocol for September Month of Ethics, and hosted tourist trip for ship crew.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Al Orman Association: One of Egypt's oldest charitable societies, providing healthcare, education, and social assistance across Upper Egypt. Comparable as a large-scale multi-service Egyptian civil society organization.
• Dar Al Orman: Egyptian charitable organization focused on orphan care, education, and family support. Comparable in target beneficiary population and integrated service delivery model.
• Egyptian Red Crescent: Egypt's primary humanitarian relief organization with whom Mishkat has an active cooperation protocol. Directly comparable on disaster relief, medical convoys, and Gaza humanitarian response in Egypt.
• Ahl Masr Foundation: Egyptian foundation focused on healthcare, burn treatment, and community development with multi-program structure. Comparable in operating model combining medical services with broader humanitarian programming.
• Misr El Kheir Foundation: One of Egypt's largest charitable foundations, operating multi-program humanitarian, education, and economic empowerment initiatives across Egyptian governorates. Directly comparable in scale, geographic focus, and integrated program model.
• Resala Charity Organization: Major Egyptian NGO offering education, healthcare, orphan care, and economic empowerment programs nationally. Comparable as a multi-program community development foundation with volunteer-driven reach across governorates.
• Orman Charity Association (8 Districts): Regional Egyptian charity network operating education, healthcare, and orphan sponsorship programs. Comparable on multi-program structure and Egyptian governorate-level operations.

Emerging players

• Coptic Orphans: NGO supporting orphaned children in Egypt through education, healthcare, and economic empowerment. Comparable specifically on orphan sponsorship programming and Egyptian geographic focus.

Broad incumbents

• Caritas Egypt: Egyptian branch of the international Caritas confederation, providing humanitarian relief, refugee support, and social services. Comparable on refugee programming, medical convoys, and humanitarian aid dispatch.

Regional players

• Heliopolis Foundation for Sustainable Development: Egyptian foundation focused on sustainable development, education, and community empowerment. Comparable in combining sustainable development programming with humanitarian aid delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles2 records

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