Projects and Programs

Projects and
Programs

Organic Egypt is implementing projects and programs for both national and international stakeholders to accelerate the organic and sustainable agricultural sector in Egypt. The implemented projects and programs are alligend with Organic Egypts vision and mission and aim at sharing best practices and innovative ideas to promote the organic agricultural sector in Egypt

Current Projects

ReMedi – Enhancing Resilience of Mediterranean Rice Agroecosystems through Biodiversity, Water, and Carbon Integrated Management

ReMedi is a PRIMA-funded project working to strengthen the sustainability and climate resilience of rice-growing systems across the Mediterranean. Bringing together partners from five countries, the project promotes nature-based solutions that combine organic and biodynamic farming, sustainable water management, and biodiversity conservation to protect wetland ecosystems while supporting agricultural production.

As a project partner, Organic Egypt Foundation contributes to translating scientific research and field experience into practical management guidelines and policy recommendations, supporting the adoption of sustainable and socially accepted approaches to wetland agroecosystem management.

Current Projects

Promoting employment for girls and women in the agricultural sector in Egypt -PartnerAfrika project - part of the BMZ special initiative “Good employment for socially just change

We are currently implementing a new project that has begun in January 2025. The project is funded by the BMZ (German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development) and is being implemented through the German partners bbw gGmbH (Educational Institute of the Bavarian Economy) and sequa gGmbH (Partner of German Business). Over the course of three years, the project aims to provide equal employment opportunities, especially for girls and women working in the agriculture sector. We are working on providing training, career orientation, and start-up support to enhance skills and increase knowledge in sustainable practices and value creation. Through this holistic approach, we are not only empowering women economically but also contributing to environmental sustainability in Egypt.

Completed Projects

Organic Egypt Project Phase 2 - Partnership project for promoting and developing the organic agriculture sector in Egypt

The second phase of Organic Egypt was from December 2021 to November 2024 and also focused on strengthening and supporting the partner associations EBDA (Egyptian Biodynamic Association) and IDAM (Integral Development Association of Minia) in delivering demand-driven services in line with future market trends for organic farmers. Furthermore, Organic Egypt project developed sector and framework analysis reports for organic farming in Egypt, and implementing events and campaigns related to increasing awareness of organic agriculture. The Project worked with different stackholders in the organic agriculture sector, including governmental agencies, NGOs, research institutions, and the private sector at the national and international level.

Completed Projects

Organic Egypt Project Phase 1 - Partnership project for promoting and developing the organic agriculture sector in Egypt

Organic Egypt ” Phase one was a German-Egyptian cooperation project for promoting organic production in Egypt that was funded by the BMZ (German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development) and implemented through the German partners bbw gGmbH (Educational Institute of the Bavarian Economy) and sequa gGmbH (Partner of German Business). The first phase of the project was three year from December 2018 to November 2021 and focused on strengthening and supporting the partner associations, the Fayoum Agro Organic & Development Association (FAODA), the Egyptian Biodynamic Association (EBDA), the Integral Development Association of Minia (IDAM) and the Developing Rural Women’s Agribusiness Capabilities Association (DRWACA) in trainings and the development of services for their members. After the successful completion of the project in 2021, a second phase was granted.