Board of Trustees

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The board brings together diverse experties and shared purpose to guide strategy,ensure accountability ,and inspire long-term impact

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Marwa El Daly

Chairman

FOUNDER AND CHAIRPERSON OF WAFEYAT MISR

DR MARWA EL DALY

A development practitioner, social entrepreneur with over 20 years experience in program / business development and training. I founded Egypt’s first community foundation in my 20s as well as other hubs that promote philanthropy and civic engagement in the region. I developed several curricula focusing on nonprofit management, philanthropy and social entrepreneurship and teach at the Public Policy and Administration Department at the American University in Cairo.

My passion is youth empowerment, innovation of tools such as waqf to achieve sustainability for development projects and inclusive economies. My strengths is using scientific approaches and research to establish prototypes, developing business models and empowering social entrepreneurs to achieve their best.

to bring more change-makers passionate about making our space more meaningful , compassionate and of course rewarding.

Hossam Saleh

Board Member

Eng. Hossam Saleh, Chief Business Officer at United Media Services (UMS), is a veteran in media, technology, and digital transformation. With over 30 years of regional leadership in firms like Cisco, Alcatel-Lucent, and Telecom Egypt, he actively supports entrepreneurship and digital development across Egypt and the Middle East.

Hossam Badrawe

Board Member

Dr. Hossam Badrawi is a physician, academic, and reformer, leading educational and human development efforts through the Badrawi Foundation. He founded the Egyptian Council of Competitiveness, chaired Cairo University’s OB/GYN Department, and has published over 120 research papers. He actively advocates for education, healthcare innovation, and civil rights.

Lamies Negm

Board Member

Ms. Lamise Negm is Advisor to the Executive Chairman of the FRA, leading efforts in financial inclusion, transparency, and sustainability. Formerly CSR Advisor at the Central Bank of Egypt, she established its CSR Unit and chaired the Sustainable Development Committee at the Federation of Egyptian Banks.

Essam El Adawe

Board Member

Dr. Essam El-Adawy is a development expert with extensive experience in planning, NGO affairs, and policy reform. As a former advisor to the Ministry of Social Solidarity, he played a key role in shaping Egypt’s community development and institutional capacity-building frameworks.

Nirmen shehab El dien

Board Member

Nermin Shaheb El-Din is an economic development expert and former Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry, with deep expertise in industrial policy, investment, and institutional reform. She has significantly contributed to Egypt’s strategies for inclusive growth and private sector advancement.

Amro Abou al azm

Board Member

Mr. Amr Aboul Azm is a leading figure in Egypt’s microfinance sector, currently serving as Chairman and Managing Director of Tamweely Microfinance. With over 30 years of experience in microfinance, fintech, SME development, and investment, he previously co-founded Tanmeyah and held key roles at KfW Development Bank. He contributed to Egypt’s first national microfinance strategy and law, and holds leadership positions in ICSB, GEN Egypt, and AMCHAM.

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