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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.
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5/11/2025
في خطوة جريئة وإنسانية، قرر المهندس أسامة أبو زيد، رئيس مجلس إدارة نادي الشمس، مساواة الطفل المكفول بالطفل البيولوجي في حقوق الفصل من عضوية النادي.
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لاحظنا في الفترة الأخيرة انتشار معلومات غلط عن إجراءات الكفالة.
We’ve recently seen a rise in misinformation about the Kafala process in Egypt.
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حاجة بسيطة لو عملتها ممكن تساهم ان طفل مكفول يفضل وسط أسرته ومايرجعش الدار تاني!
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If I’m a single woman, what name does my adopted child get?
For a single mother the child can take the mother’s family name (Fatwa issued in Sept 2019). The mother can also change the first given random name of the child. If the biological parents are known (which is extremely rare for an abandoned baby in Egypt) the biological father’s and grandfather’s names must remain the same as they are in the child’s birth certificate.
I am married and self-employed, without a salary breakdown. Can I still apply for kafala?
Yes, you can. You will need to prepare documents for all sources of income, including bank statements, employment contracts, and tax reports.
Can I choose the baby I will adopt? How?
After receiving a letter of approval, you can visit one of the orphanages of your choice and start to look out for a child that would fit into your family. Some families look for small babies, others prefer an older child. Discuss your preferences and what your capabilities are with the orphanage and they will be able to guide you and you can initiate what we call the bonding time.