Sawiris Foundation for Social Development (Arabic: مؤسسة ساويرس للتنمية الإجتماعية) is an Egyptian charity organization linked to the Sawiris Family established in 2001 and a prominent institution of economic and social aid in Egypt. It has been described as "Egypt's first modern family grant-making foundation".

History

The foundation was established with support from Yousreya Loza-Sawiris with support from Ibrahim Shihata. Initially funded with an endowment of corporate shares, this arrangement was challenged by the Ministry of Social Solidarity, the shares were liquidated, and the foundation now has a cash endowment.

Activities

Its activities include: Since 2005, the foundation also distributes annual literary prizes under the name Sawiris Foundation Awards for Egyptian Literature (in Arabic جائزة مؤسسة ساويرس للأدب المصري) in novels, story collections, short stories, best scenario on long feature movies, best first-time scenario written for cinema. Among the recent winners is novelist Reem Bassiouney. The Sawiris Foundation is recognised for evaluating the impact of its interventions, including through randomized controlled trials.

Governance