CREATING OPPORTUNITIES.
UPLIFTING COMMUNITIES.

Established in 2025 by the Essam Hassan Allam family, the Foundation is a donor organization that honours the legacy of a remarkable father and daughter whose lives were a testament to resilience in the face of challenges.

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About Us

EMAF operates through two strategic pillars;

Essam Allam Agriculture Accelerator

The Essam Allam Agriculture Accelerator addresses key challenges in agricultural climate resilience, productivity, market access for smallholder farmers, and food security.

May Allam Knowledge Incubator

The May Allam Knowledge Incubator works to improve early childhood and primary education, promote and preserve the Arabic language, conserve Middle Eastern arts and culture, and expand access to vocational training and scholarships.

Through these pillars, EMAF serves as a catalyst for transformative change—bridging the gap between research and practice to drive inclusive development that empowers individuals, uplifts communities, and fosters long-term resilience across Egypt.

Our Projects

Learn about some of the projects we support

Climate Smart Agriculture

Solutions for Smallholder Farmers

Solar Powered Pumping Solutions

Solar-Powered Water Pumping Solutions

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Teaching at the Right Level (Phase 2)

School Nutrition Systems Improvement

school feeding systems

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The Graduation Model

Historic Partnership for Change

The Essam and May Allam Foundation and The Sawiris Foundation launch a historic partnership for change.

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