Sawiris Foundation for Social Development
Sawiris Foundation for Social Development (in Arabic languageArabic مؤسسة ساويرس للتنمية الإجتماعية) is an Egyptian charity organization linked with the Sawiris family established in 2001 and a prominent institution of economic and social aid in Egypt.
It's activities include:
- Creating projects that provide job opportunities for Egyptians
- Training particularly in economic sectors and professions that are not adequately available in the Egyptian market
- Placement of qualified Egytians in the job market
- Scholarships in various coleges and universities with particular programs for scholarships at Queen Mary at University of London and in a German technological institute.
Since 2005, the Foundation also distributes annual literary prozes under the name Sawiris Foundation Awards for Egyptian Literature (in Arabic جائزة مؤسسة ساويرس للأدب المصري) in novels, story collections, short stories, best scenario on long feature movies, best first-time scenario written for cinema.