Ministry of Social Solidarity

What Ministry of Social Solidarity does

The Ministry of Social Solidarity (MOSS) is the cabinet-level government ministry of the Arab Republic of Egypt responsible for social protection, poverty alleviation, civil society regulation, and family welfare. Established in 1939 under King Fouad I and renamed to its current title in 2013, the Ministry operates through 27 directorates across all Egyptian governorates and approximately 303 social service units at the district level, employing between 1,001 and 5,000 staff. It serves as the primary government body for Egypt's conditional and unconditional cash transfers (Takaful and Karama, reaching 4.7 million families), the Integrated Services Card system for persons with disabilities (1.3 million cards issued), alternative family foster care (12,141 families), and orphan sponsorship (12,402 children). The Ministry also administers the Mawadda national family preservation program (43 million beneficiaries), the National Early Childhood Development Program covering 48,225 nurseries, and the regulatory framework for civil society organizations through the Central Unit for Civil Associations.

The Ministry's service portfolio is delivered through a portfolio of digital government platforms, including the Takaful inquiry portal (tk.moss.gov.eg), the Integrated Disability Services registration portal (rdis.moss.gov.eg), the Civil Association electronic system (ngo.eg), the Public Service enrollment portal for university graduates, and the Mawadda e-learning platform (mawadda-eg.com). Accessibility features include sign language video, text-to-speech, dyslexia fonts, and high-contrast modes. Affiliated state-controlled entities extend its operational reach: Nasser Social Bank provides subsidized micro-loans for nursery establishment (up to 1 million EGP at 5% annual return), the National Insurance Authority handles social insurance and pensions, the Drug Control Fund operates addiction treatment services, and the Egyptian Red Crescent provides emergency humanitarian response. International partnerships with UNICEF, JICA, UNDP, the EU, and the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation support technical and financial assistance across multiple programs.

The Ministry operates as a state-funded government entity rather than a commercial business, with revenue derived from annual state budget appropriations, supplemented by international donor grants, affiliated bank revenues (Nasser Social Bank), and modest transaction fees (e.g., Deyarna exhibition booth rentals of 15,000-35,000 EGP per partition). Most services are provided free of charge to eligible citizens. Leadership passed to Dr. Maya Morsi on July 3, 2024, and the Ministry recently issued the Social Guarantee Law 2025, consolidating its regulatory authority over Egypt's social protection framework.

Name

Ministry of Social Solidarity

Legal name

Ministry of Social Solidarity (وزارة التضامن الاجتماعي)

Website

https://www.moss.gov.eg

Company type

Private

Founded year

1939

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

The Ministry of Social Solidarity (MOSS) is Egypt's cabinet-level government ministry responsible for social protection, operating the Takaful and Karama cash transfers for 4.7 million families, disability services for 1.3 million card holders, foster care, and the Mawadda family preservation program reaching 43 million beneficiaries, delivered through 27 governorate directorates and digital portals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government Social Protection Services

NAICS

Social Assistance (624), Individual and Family Services (6241), Child and Youth Services (62411), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAIAKAD

Family & Child Benefits Administration (Child Allowance, Parental Leave)

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Social Security, Benefits & Welfare Administration

SECONDARYBPAGAEAC

Family & Parenting Support Services

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Services & Community Support (Food, Housing, Family)

SECONDARYBPAGAEAK

Financial Assistance & Benefits Navigation Services

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Services & Community Support (Food, Housing, Family)

SECONDARYBPAGAEAE

Child Welfare, Foster Care & Adoption Services

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Services & Community Support (Food, Housing, Family)

SECONDARYBPAIAKAE

Income Support & Cash Assistance Programs

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Social Security, Benefits & Welfare Administration

Keywords

• Social protection programs
• Cash transfer services
• Disability welfare services
• Foster care programs
• Civil society regulation

Headquarters

HQ city

Gîza

HQ country

Egypt

HQ region

Africa

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. State Budget Allocation: Ministry operates as a government entity funded through annual state budget appropriations to deliver social protection services, cash transfer programs, and welfare benefits to eligible citizens
2. Nasser Social Bank Loans: Bank affiliated with the ministry provides micro-loans for nursery establishment (up to 1 million EGP at 5% annual return) and other economic empowerment programs, generating administrative fees
3. Exhibition and Marketplace Fees: Revenue from organizing exhibitions like Deyarna (ديارنا) for artisanal products, with booth rental fees ranging from 15,000-35,000 EGP per partition

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Ministry of Social Solidarity (MOSS) is the Egyptian cabinet-level ministry responsible for delivering government social welfare programs to citizens. Its core offerings include the Takaful and Karama conditional cash transfer program reaching 4.7 million families, the Integrated Services Card system for 1.3 million persons with disabilities, foster care and alternative family services for children without parental care, the Mawadda national family preservation program with its digital learning platform reaching 43 million beneficiaries, and the regulation of civil society organizations through the central NGO portal. It also operates financial inclusion via Nasser Social Bank, early childhood development services through nursery governance, and emergency response via the Rapid Intervention Team.

Product overview

The Ministry of Social Solidarity (MOSS) is a government ministry of the Arab Republic of Egypt, not a commercial technology company. Its 'products and services' are government social programs and digital service portals. The ministry operates a portfolio of interconnected social protection programs, organized around key pillars: Social Protection (Takamol w Karama conditional cash transfers, integrated disability services), Social Care (alternative foster families, care institutions, nurseries, elderly care), Economic Empowerment (Bank Nasr nursery financing, productive families, crafts exhibitions), and Family Development (Mawadda national program with a digital platform, early childhood development). Digital platforms include the Takamol w Karama inquiry portal (tk.moss.gov.eg), the Integrated Disability Services portal (rdis.moss.gov.eg), the Civil Association electronic system (ngo.eg), the Public Service enrollment portal (freshgraduate.moss.gov.eg), and the Mawadda digital learning and counseling platform (mawadda-eg.com). Key national programs include the National Early Childhood Development Program, the University Social Solidarity Units (43 units), the Rapid Intervention Team, and the Case Management Unit. These programs collectively serve 4.7 million Takamol w Karama beneficiary families, 1.3 million integrated disability card holders, and 43 million Mawadda program beneficiaries.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Takaful and Karama (تكافل وكرامة) Conditional and unconditional cash transfer program targeting poor families and individuals (seniors 65+, persons with disabilities, orphans), with inquiry and grievance handling via a dedicated electronic portal at tk.moss.gov.eg.
• Integrated Services Card for Persons with Disabilities (بطاقة الخدمات المتكاملة) Unified card system for persons with disabilities to prove disability type, degree, and access rehabilitation services, vocational training, and employment support. As of May 2026, 1.3 million cards had been issued.
• Alternative Families / Kafala Program (الأسر البديلة) Foster family program matching children without family care (legitimate orphans and abandoned children) with vetted substitute families who provide full care and upbringing. 12,402 sponsored children and 12,141 alternative families supported as of May 2026.
• Mawadda National Program for Preserving the Egyptian Family (مودة) National program launched by presidential decree targeting youth before and during marriage, providing counseling, training, and digital content to strengthen family cohesion. Includes 17 training initiatives and reached 43 million beneficiaries as of June 2026.
• Mawadda Digital Platform (منصة مودة الرقمية) E-learning and remote counseling platform enabling citizens to access family preparation content and digital consultations, including the 'Ask Mawadda' service with approximately 58,362 beneficiaries. Reached 5.5 million users on the digital platform as of June 2026.
• National Early Childhood Development Program (البرنامج القومي لتنمية الطفولة المبكرة) National program targeting children aged 0-4 years, covering nursery establishment, quality standards, unified curriculum, and parental education. National census covered 48,225 nurseries as of January 2025, with 50 million EGP allocated for nursery financing.
• University Social Solidarity Units (وحدات التضامن الاجتماعي بالجامعات) Program providing social protection and economic empowerment services to university students from poor families and students with disabilities, operating across 43 university units with 18 Braille printers and academic assistance.
• Rapid Intervention Team (فريق التدخل السريع) Emergency response mechanism for rapid intervention in cases of abuse, neglect, or violations in social care institutions and for assisting homeless children and vulnerable adults, with dedicated hotlines.
• Case Management Unit (وحدة إدارة الحالة) Professional social case management service for children and families handling identification, assessment, rehabilitation planning, referral, and follow-up, operating in partnership with UNICEF across Egyptian governorates.
• Nasser Social Bank Nursery Financing Loans (قروض بنك ناصر لتمويل إنشاء الحضانات) Subsidized loan product offered through Nasser Social Bank to finance establishment, development, or compliance of private nurseries. Maximum financing 1 million EGP at 5% annual return, repayment period 1-4 years, with 3-month grace period. A 50 million EGP allocation supports youth nursery projects.
• Civil Association Electronic System (المنظومة الإلكترونية للجمعيات الأهلية) Centralized electronic system for managing civil associations and NGOs under the supervision of the Central Unit for Civil Associations, providing registration, compliance monitoring, and technical support at ngo.eg.
• Public Service Enrollment (التسجيل في الخدمة العامة) Electronic registration system for university graduates to fulfill their mandatory national public service year, administered by the General Administration of Public Service.
• Dyaruna Crafts Exhibition (معرض ديارنا للحرف اليدوية والتراثية) National crafts and heritage exhibition organized by the ministry to market handmade products from civil associations, productive families, and small artisans. Booth rentals range from 15,000 EGP per partition (3x2 meters) for one month to 35,000 EGP for premium booths for both months (July-August 2026).
• Ana Mawjoub - I Am Talented Initiative (مبادرة أنا موهوب) National initiative coordinated with the Ministry of Culture, Health, Education, the National Council for Childhood and Motherhood, and UNICEF to discover and develop the talents of children aged 5-18 attending child clubs and child labor prevention centers across 6 governorates.
• Dreams of Generations Initiative (مبادرة أحلام الأجيال) Initiative integrating elderly persons with children lacking family care through entertainment, cultural, medical, and artistic programs, targeting care institutions across multiple governorates.
• Medical Convoy Campaign (حملة القوافل الطبية التوعوية) Campaign providing free multi-specialty medical convoys (gynecology, dermatology, orthopedics, internal medicine, pediatrics, ophthalmology) to residents of alternative housing projects for unsafe informal settlement areas. 2,532 beneficiaries recorded from housing replacement projects.
• Hayat Life Complexes (مجمعات حياة) Integrated service complexes offering multiple ministry services under one roof, providing shelter, social care, and support services to vulnerable populations, with reported 606 residents and 92,000 documented services.
• Zohour 15 May Support Initiative (مبادرة دعم أهالي مشروع زهور 15) Development initiative for residents of the Zohour 15 May housing project, funded by the Italian Development Cooperation Agency through the Urban Development Fund, providing social protection, health, and care services.
• Wazifa Tak Youth Employment Initiative (مبادرة وظيفة تك) Youth qualification and employment initiative operated with Nasser Social Bank to train and place youth in digital economy roles. Approximately 28.536 million EGP in financing benefited 707 trainees employed at major companies.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4.7 million families receiving cash transfers through Takaful and Karama
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

29 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2025Joint project to improve early childhood development quality in Egypt, implemented in partnership with the Egyptian-Japanese Learning Initiative. Phase 2 under implementation targeting 9 governorates (Suez, Ismailia, Port Said, Qalyubia, Kafr El-Sheikh, Alexandria, Faiyum, Giza, and Aswan). Activities include training nursery facilitators and managers on early childhood development practices, developing monitoring systems, and creating procedural guides. Phase 3 cooperation planned for August 2027.
• UNICEF (United Nations Children's Fund)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partnership in the 'Ana Mawjoub' (I am Gifted) initiative to discover and develop talents of children aged 5-18 enrolled in child clubs and child labor centers. UNICEF provides funding and technical expertise for the initiative targeting 6 governorates.
• Will Sprung FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partner in 'Ana wa Baba' (Me and Father) camps to strengthen the role of religious leaders in building the Egyptian family, in partnership with the Mawadda program.
• Life Foundation (حياة كريمة)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2025Major civil society partner implementing community development programs, including joint training camps with the Mawadda program to spread positive parenting messages through volunteer cadres.
• Urban Development Fund (صندوق التنمية الحضرية)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 June 2023Cooperation agreement dated June 5, 2023 for implementing development plan to support residents of Zohour 15 May housing project, funded by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation. Includes medical convoys, nursery operations, and social services for residents.
• UNICEF (United Nations Children's Fund)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2019Partnership in implementing the Mawadda program (Mawadda..Tarbawaya..Musharaka initiative) for family preservation and positive parenting education. UNICEF provides technical support and training for program trainers across 10 governorates including Cairo, Suez, Damietta, Dakahlia, Alexandria, Asyut, Sohag, Qena, Luxor, and Aswan.
• Egyptian Society for Culture and Community Development (جمعية مصر للثقافة وتنمية المجتمع)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCivil society organization focused on cultural and community development activities.
• UNDP (United Nations Development Programme)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner organization with links maintained on the ministry website for development cooperation and sustainable development initiatives.
• Raey Misr Foundation (مؤسسة راعي مصر)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartner in Zohour 15 May initiative conducting social surveys to verify eligibility of targeted families for social support services.
• Bahiya Foundation (مؤسسة بهية)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartner providing breast cancer awareness services as part of the Zohour 15 May initiative's awareness campaigns.
• FACE OrganizationminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartner providing awareness services as part of the Zohour 15 May initiative's community outreach programs.
• Drug Control Fund (صندوق مكافحة وعلاج الإدمان والتعاطي)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated entity under the ministry providing addiction prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation services with dedicated hotline (16868).
• National Social Insurance Authority (الهيئة القومية للتأمين الاجتماعي)minorOthersRelated government entity linked on ministry website for social insurance and pension services.
• Nasser Social Bank (بنك ناصر الاجتماعي)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAffiliated bank providing preferential loans for nursery establishment (up to 1 million EGP at 5% annual return), supporting early childhood development objectives and economic empowerment.
• National Center for Social and Criminal Research (المركز القومي للبحوث الاجتماعية والجنائية)minorOthersResearch partner linked on ministry website for social research and policy development.
• Central Unit for Civil Associations and Work (الوحدة المركزية للجمعيات والعمل الأهلي)coreOthersMinistry unit regulating and supporting civil society organizations through the NGO portal (ngo.eg), providing registration, compliance monitoring, and technical support.
• National Council for Childhood and Motherhood (المجلس القومى للطفولة والامومة)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernmental coordination body for childhood and motherhood affairs collaborating on child protection and family support programs.
• Egypt's Good (مصر الخير)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMajor Egyptian civil society organization working in charitable and development activities across multiple governorates.
• Magdi Yacoub Heart Foundation (مؤسسة مجدي يعقوب للقلب)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMedical charitable foundation providing cardiac care services as part of civil society network supporting ministry programs.
• Egyptian Red Crescent (المركز العام للهلال الاحمر المصري)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPrimary humanitarian partner providing emergency relief, medical convoys, and social support services in coordination with ministry directorates across governorates.
• Sonacraft (صناع الخير)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCivil society organization implementing development and charitable projects in partnership with ministry programs.
• Ghaith Foundation (مؤسسة غيث)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCharitable foundation implementing social development programs as part of civil society network.
• Resala Charity Association (جمعية رسالة للاعمال الخيرية)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWell-established charitable organization providing social services and community support.
• National Foundation for Hajj Facilitation (المؤسسة القومية لتيسير للحج)minorOthersGovernmental foundation managing Hajj opportunities for civil association members, with 10,001 Hajj places allocated.
• Egyptian Cure Bank (مؤسسة بنك الشفاء المصري)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMedical charitable foundation providing healthcare support to underprivileged patients.
• Egyptian Small Enterprises Development Foundation (المؤسسة المصرية للمشروعات الصغيرة والمتوسطة)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFoundation supporting small and medium enterprise development as part of economic empowerment initiatives.
• Ministry of Health and PopulationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint implementation of family development clinics, medical convoys, and early childhood health programs with shared training initiatives for family development teams.
• Ministry of Culture (المجلس الأعلى لثقافة الطفل)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership in the 'Ana Mawjoub' initiative through the National Center for Child Culture, providing artistic and creative training for talented children.
• Ministry of Education and Technical EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordination partner in child development initiatives including the 'Ana Mawjoub' program targeting children in child clubs and child labor centers.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Saudi Arabia Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development: Saudi Arabia's cabinet-level ministry overseeing social protection, civil society regulation, and family welfare. Most directly comparable peer as a government ministry administering cash transfers, disability services, and family support programs at national scale in the MENA region.
• UAE Ministry of Community Development: UAE federal entity responsible for social welfare, family cohesion, child protection, and civil society oversight. Operates comparable programs around family stability, disability services, and community development with a similar regulatory mandate.
• Turkey Ministry of Family and Social Services: Turkey's ministry administering family support, child welfare, disability services, and social assistance at national scale. Comparable in scope across cash transfers, foster care, disability cards, and women's shelter programs.
• Brazil Ministry of Social Development and Assistance (MDS): Brazilian ministry administering Bolsa Família and other conditional cash transfer programs serving tens of millions of families. Strongly comparable in operating large-scale CCTs, single registry of beneficiaries, and integration with civil society.
• India Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment: Indian ministry focused on welfare of marginalized groups including persons with disabilities, children, and vulnerable families. Comparable in targeting and administering national welfare schemes at very large scale.
• South Africa Department of Social Development: South African national department responsible for social welfare, child protection, and non-profit organization registration. Operates comparable foster care, disability grants, and civil society regulatory functions.

Direct peers

• Jordan Ministry of Social Development: Jordan's national ministry for social protection, family and child welfare, and civil society regulation. Closest geographic and structural peer given similar Arab government structures, conditional cash transfer programs (Takaful), and child protection case management approaches.

Others

• UNICEF Egypt: Strategic partner of MOSS providing technical and financial support for Mawadda, Ana Mawjoub, and Case Management programs. Functions as a key implementation partner and capacity builder rather than a direct competitor.
• JICA Egypt Office: Japan International Cooperation Agency partner running Phase 2/3 of early childhood development cooperation with MOSS across 9 governorates. Acts as a technical assistance provider for nursery quality and ECD programming.
• Egyptian Red Crescent: Affiliated humanitarian organization under MOSS providing emergency relief, medical convoys, and social support across governorates. Acts as delivery partner for ministry programs rather than competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Moss_Egypt
• YouTubeyoutube.com/Moss_Egypt
• Facebookfacebook.com/MoSS.Egypt
• Instagraminstagram.com/moss.egypt
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mosseg

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Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries10 records

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