Takaful & Karama Payouts to Rise to EGP 900 Per Person in July
The increase comes as part of Egypt’s broader push to expand social welfare coverage, now among the largest in the Arab world.
Starting July 1st, monthly payments under Egypt’s Takaful and Karama social support programme will rise by 25%, bringing individual payouts to EGP 900. The announcement was made by Social Solidarity Minister Dr. Maya Morsy, who also noted that families receiving additional child support and elderly care allowances may see their total benefits reach up to EGP 3,000.
The move comes as Egypt ramps up spending on social protection, which now accounts for 9.5% of the country’s GDP. The 2024 budget allocates EGP 635 billion to welfare programmes spanning healthcare, education, and direct financial support.
The Takaful and Karama programme, which provides income support to low-income families, the elderly, and people with disabilities, has been recognised by the World Bank as the largest of its kind in the Arab world—both in scope and financial scale. This latest increase underscores the government’s efforts to shield vulnerable communities amid ongoing economic pressures.
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