Egypt

Christians in Egypt face various forms of social and state-sanctioned discrimination. In recent years, there have been numerous attacks on churches and other Christian institutions. People living in rural areas are often affected by extreme poverty.

CSI priorities:

Material and psychosocial support for underprivileged Egyptians
Workshops on important social issues (FGM, early marriage, first aid, etc.)
Educational programs for children and young adults
Small business development

News – Egypt

Manale and Sherin with the goods purchased for Sherin’s new home. csi

Jul 29, 2026

Egypt: how CSI microcredit empowered a Christian family

The experience of Manale, a Christian woman from Upper Egypt, shows how a small microcredit can help a family out of a crisis.

The Cavern Church of Saint Sergius and Bacchus in Coptic Cairo. csi

Feb 24, 2026

Christians in Egypt: “Protected” but not equal

CSI's Director for Advocacy Joel Veldkamp explores the paradoxes of life for Christians in Egypt, where religious persecution persists under a "secular" dictatorship.

                                
                                                                    Oct 23, 2025                                    

                Egypt: Mirna leads the fight against FGM
            
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                                                                    Sep 26, 2025                                    

                From cradle of faith to persecuted minority: My witness to Christianity’s struggle in North Africa
            
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                                                                    Aug 25, 2025                                    

                Blocked churches, blasphemy laws: Egypt’s Christians face systemic discrimination
            
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                                                                    Apr 25, 2024                                    

                Egypt: Extremists burn Christian homes after attempt to build church
            
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                                                                    Apr 06, 2023                                    

                Discussion groups counter misinformation on FGM
            
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