Hayat Project: Human Security through Inclusive Socio- Economic Development in Upper Egypt
Hayat project aims to strengthen economic security in five Upper Egyptian mother villages (districts of Edwa and Maghagha in Minya governorate) through creation of better employment opportunities and increase in employability of the local labour force.
Geographical area of implementation: Egypt, Minya governorate (Edwa and Maghagha districts).
Donor: United Nations Trust Fund for Human Security (UNTFHS)
Participating UN Agencies: United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), leading agency of the programme
International Labour Organization (ILO);
United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women);
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat);
International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Contact(s) ILO: Amir Obeid, National Project Coordinator | Hisham Abdelhamid, Programme Assistant
Hayat project aims to strengthen economic security in five Upper Egyptian mother villages (districts of Edwa and Maghagha in Minya governorate) through creation of better employment opportunities and increase in employability of the local labour force. At the same time, it aims to enhance social and personal security through activities in order to develop communities’ social capital, enhance cohesion and inclusiveness. Hayat project started in June 2013 as a joint effort of UNIDO, ILO, UN Women, UN-Habitat and IOM, and its government counterpart, the Ministry of Local Development (MoLD).
The project will establish local forums in the target area aiming at ensuring inclusiveness and participation from all segments of the society and economy of those communities within its public local development investments and other actions. It seeks to add value to the existing legally established local development system in Egypt.
The project will work with youth on two levels; (i) increase youth employability and skills development through building on local available resources; interventions will focus on entrepreneurial skills, technical and soft skills, and (ii) support youth initiatives and encourage social entrepreneurship among youth in the target area.
The project will support local NGOs implementing community development projects in the target area, aiming to develop their capacities to manage these projects efficiently and effectively.
Objective 1: Strengthened economic security in target communities through creation of better employment opportunities and increased employability of the local labour force.
Outcome 1: Locally available opportunities for job creation and livelihood upgrading are seized and new opportunities are explored in a participatory manner.
Objective 2: Community security and personal security are enhanced through activities to develop communities’ social capital, enhance cohesion and inclusiveness.
Outcome 2: Communities develop their social capital and enhance their cohesion and inclusiveness.
Donor: United Nations Trust Fund for Human Security (UNTFHS)
Participating UN Agencies: United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), leading agency of the programme
International Labour Organization (ILO);
United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women);
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat);
International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Contact(s) ILO: Amir Obeid, National Project Coordinator | Hisham Abdelhamid, Programme Assistant
Project background
Hayat project aims to strengthen economic security in five Upper Egyptian mother villages (districts of Edwa and Maghagha in Minya governorate) through creation of better employment opportunities and increase in employability of the local labour force. At the same time, it aims to enhance social and personal security through activities in order to develop communities’ social capital, enhance cohesion and inclusiveness. Hayat project started in June 2013 as a joint effort of UNIDO, ILO, UN Women, UN-Habitat and IOM, and its government counterpart, the Ministry of Local Development (MoLD).Implementing strategy
The project will focus on implementing its activities in selected areas through youth, women, local NGOs, and private sector. It will collaborate with relevant ministries, local government and other key stakeholders aiming to maximize and sustain the project outcomes and impact.The project will establish local forums in the target area aiming at ensuring inclusiveness and participation from all segments of the society and economy of those communities within its public local development investments and other actions. It seeks to add value to the existing legally established local development system in Egypt.
The project will work with youth on two levels; (i) increase youth employability and skills development through building on local available resources; interventions will focus on entrepreneurial skills, technical and soft skills, and (ii) support youth initiatives and encourage social entrepreneurship among youth in the target area.
The project will support local NGOs implementing community development projects in the target area, aiming to develop their capacities to manage these projects efficiently and effectively.
Objectives and expected outcomes
Human Security Goal:
Human security of vulnerable households, youth aged 18-30, women and children is improved in target communities through inclusive, pro-poor socio-economic development.Objective 1: Strengthened economic security in target communities through creation of better employment opportunities and increased employability of the local labour force.
Outcome 1: Locally available opportunities for job creation and livelihood upgrading are seized and new opportunities are explored in a participatory manner.
Objective 2: Community security and personal security are enhanced through activities to develop communities’ social capital, enhance cohesion and inclusiveness.
Outcome 2: Communities develop their social capital and enhance their cohesion and inclusiveness.
Implementing partners
- National Counterpart
- Ministry of Local Development (MOLD)