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Our Mission
Advance quality care for orphans by advocating, educating, and developing resources for Kafala families
Yalla Kafala
Yalla Kafala is a non-profit charity founded in 2020 with the aim of creating a better life for orphans in Egypt by raising awareness about Kafala, facilitating Kafala procedures, guiding Kafala families and preparing them by providing them with the necessary tools to raise children who are mentally and behaviorally healthy.
Yalla Kafala is a Silver Level participant in the GuideStar program, demonstrating our commitment to transparency.
Is it permissible for Egyptains families living abroad to apply for kafala?
Yes, and you can find the rest of the kafala eligibility criteria here: 1- Either one or both spouses must acquire Egyptian citizenship. 2- Applicants must be between 21 and 60 years old. If a single woman applies, she must be at least 30 years old and obtain her family's consent if she plans to live with them along with the child. 3- A stable source of income is required. 4- A suitable residence for the family and the child must be available. 5- If the family has biological children, the youngest child must be at least two years old.To initiate the kafala process, kindly register on the Ministry of Social Solidarity's website. Next, gather these documents. Then, take the documents to the Directorate of Social Solidarity located in your residential area.
I have a 7-year-old biological child and I do not intend to have more biological children, can I still apply for kafala?
Yes, you can apply for kafala, and we encourage you to take this step. You can learn about all the necessary steps and required documents here.
Does the Egyptian law hold the rights of kafala children?
The new draft of Egypt's child law incorporates discussions about the rights of kafala children, but it is still at the discussion phase and has not been enacted yet.