Agility Global and UNHCR Join Forces to Support Refugee Education in Egypt

TDT | Manama

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The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) in Kuwait has signed a new agreement with Agility Global to support the education of over 2,000 refugee children in Egypt during the 2025-2026 academic year.

Under the partnership, Agility Global’s contribution will help refugee families cover school enrollment fees and other essential educational expenses. The initiative aims to give young refugees better access to learning, which in turn supports their personal development, integration into society, and future opportunities.

Nisreen Rubaian, UNHCR’s Representative in Kuwait, emphasized the importance of the partnership. “This collaboration with Agility Global is not just about funding—it’s a powerful act of solidarity,” she said. “With more than 122 million people displaced globally, it’s essential for the private sector to step up. This partnership shows how businesses can help change lives, especially by investing in education.”

Agility Global Chairman Tarek Sultan shared similar sentiments, stating, “Our goal is to support displaced families and give refugee children the chance to learn and grow. Education equips them with the tools to succeed, whether in their host communities or when they are able to return home safely.”

Egypt has become both a transit and destination country for refugees, especially following the conflict in Sudan that erupted in April 2023. Since then, more than 1.2 million Sudanese refugees have fled to Egypt. According to UNHCR, as of February 2025, over 905,000 refugees and asylum-seekers are officially registered in the country—more than triple the number before the crisis began. About 70% of them are Sudanese, and the majority of new arrivals are women and children.

The partnership between Agility Global and UNHCR stands as a timely and meaningful response to the growing needs of refugee communities, helping thousands of children continue their education despite the challenges of displacement.