The Egyptian Clothing Bank has transformed its mission from merely providing humanitarian assistance to underprivileged families into a comprehensive development organization. This holistic development approach marks a significant step in addressing poverty and empowering women in Egypt.

The Egyptian clothing Bank has strategically chosen to focus its efforts on impoverished governorates in Upper Egypt, including Minya, Faiyum, Beni Suef, Luxor, Sohag, and Assiut, as well as in Cairo, Giza, Mahalla, Arish, Beheira, Sharqia, Qalyubia, North Sinai, and South Sinai.

The Egyptian Clothing Bank has initiated impactful interventions in these targeted areas, including the establishment of 162  workshops dedicated to producing new and recycled clothes. Through these workshops, the Egyptian clothing bank has trained 7,000 women from these governorates in the craft of garment manufacturing and textile recycling.

A key component of this development strategy is Empowering Breadwinner Women, The primary goal of these workshops is to offer vocational training in sewing and recycling to women breadwinners, enabling them to achieve financial independence and contribute to a dignified life for their families.

In addition to training, the workshops have created 3,000 direct job opportunities and provided 4,000 self-employment opportunities for trainees. This initiative aims to increase their income sources and improve the economic conditions for all family members.

As part of this initiative, a range of recycled products has been developed, including the Tote Bag, crafted from recycled fabric masks. This innovative approach not only supports sustainability but also provides participants with the opportunity to create marketable products that enhance their livelihoods.