Founded by Dr. Marwa El Daly, Waqfeyat Misr Foundation emerged from a lifelong commitment to unveiling a forgotten jewel — waqf.
Since her student days at the American University in Cairo, she has worked to revive this powerful legacy, deeply rooted in Egypt’s ancient civilization — a land that has flourished for over 5,000 years in the rich continent of Africa and carried the brilliance of both Coptic and Islamic traditions. These eras gave rise to timeless models of perpetual philanthropy, investing in education, science, art, craftsmanship, and community life — and exporting these values to the world.
Today, the jewel has been revealed and the giant awakened. Waqfeyat Misr Foundation invites everyone to create a legacy of good in a world yearning for justice and equity — through the power of our indigenous waqf model.