By ; Rasha Hagan

Allianz Egypt, a leading insurance provider and an affiliate of the SanlamAllianz Alliance, has announced a three-year strategic partnership with Misr El Kheir Foundation to establish and develop five community schools across four governorates: Assiut, Aswan, Kafr El Sheikh, and Luxor, coinciding with the start of the 2026/2027 academic year.  Marking its 25th anniversary in the Egyptian market, Allianz Egypt is allocating EGP 25 from every life or motor insurance policy issued during the during the initiative period to support the targeted education projects. 

The partnership covers the establishment, rehabilitation and upgrading of the five schools, in addition to providing school furniture, whiteboards, school uniforms, educational and technological resources, as well as covering the schools’ operating costs throughout the initiative. Together, these efforts will help create a comprehensive and supportive learning environment for students. Moreover, Allianz employees contributed to the initiative by preparing school bags filled with essential educational supplies and stationery for students across the five schools.

Commenting on this milestone, Charles Tawdros, CEO of Allianz Egypt and MD of Allianz Life Assurance - Egypt, stated: "We are proud of our partnership with Misr El Kheir Foundation, which marks a significant milestone in our long-term commitment to investing in education as a fundamental pillar for building resilient and sustainable communities. Through these schools, we empower children, particularly young girls, to access high-quality education within a supportive environment that fosters equality and unlocks future opportunities in line with Sustainable Development Goals. As we celebrate 25 years of operations in the Egyptian market, we remain committed to leveraging our expertise and strategic partnerships to implement innovative, sustainable educational models that create lasting impact for generations to come and strengthen the role of local communities."

For his part, Dr. Mohamed Refaie, CEO of Misr El Kheir Foundation, emphasized: "This partnership with Allianz Egypt builds directly on our strategy to expand private-sector collaborations in support of impactful education. Community schools remain one of our most vital pillars for guaranteeing educational access to children in high-need areas while actively curbing school dropout rates Our partnership with Allianz Egypt serves as a powerful model of integrated sustainable development.  Misr El Kheir goes beyond upgrading school infrastructure and maintaining high operational standards; we ensure sustained, comprehensive support for students and their families. We firmly believe that true investment lies in education, building a society where every child can claim their fundamental right to learn.”

The partnership builds on Allianz Egypt’s longstanding efforts to support education, including its collaboration with UNICEF to advance educational programs for vulnerable children, as well as previous partnerships with Misr El Kheir Foundation.  Through these partnerships, Allianz Egypt supported the development and refurbishment of “Kahk Qebly” School in Fayoum, providing the necessary equipment and for more than 900 students. In addition, Allianz Egypt has launched the (School of Happiness) initiative, which aims to prepare schools and provide holistic and safe educational opportunities for eligible students