Waqfeyat Misr Foundation was inaugurated on 16 May 2023 , marking the national expansion of a journey that began 16 years earlier with the establishment of Waqfeat Al Maadi Community Foundation in 7 May 2007. What started as a pioneering community-based initiative has grown into a nationwide foundation dedicated to reviving the spirit of waqf (endowment) and philanthropy in Egypt.

This shift from local to national reflects not only scale but also innovation. Guided by Dr. Marwa Daly, the founder, Waqfeyat Misr has developed a modern waqf-based business model that combines financial sustainability with social impact. By embedding innovation in philanthropy, the foundation ensures that resources are not depleted but continuously regenerated — providing a perpetual source of support for education, health, and social development.

The unique value proposition of Waqfeyat Misr lies in its ability to blend authenticity with modern governance: it revives an age-old Islamic tradition while aligning with today’s needs for transparency, accountability, and resilience. Its **advocacy as a living example of waqf** played a central role in shaping national policy, most notably through the introduction of **Article 90 in the Egyptian Constitution**, which states:

The State shall encourage the establishment of waqf and ensure its independence. It shall be managed in a manner that achieves the purposes of its founders and endowers.

This stands as one of the foundation’s key accomplishments, securing constitutional recognition of waqf as a sustainable instrument of social good.

Today, Waqfeyat Misr Foundation works at the intersection of philanthropy, education, and innovation, designing “innovative cash-waqf models and **endowment-based solutions ** that are built to last. By combining the cultural depth of waqf with contemporary financial tools and a clear business model, the foundation creates a lasting impact that uplifts communities across Egypt for generations to come.