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National Network
Egypt
Address
Street 9, Maddi, beside McDonald's, CairoCountry
City
MaadiProvince
CairoMobile Phone
+201002515683Telephone
0233368944Telephone (other)
01204648424E-Mail (2)
Smorsey@gmail.comYear of Establishment
1990Contact Person1
Mahmoud MorseyJob Title 1
Grant and communication officerContact Person 2
Sabreen MorseyJob Title 2
Marketing managerOrganisation Type
Non-Governmental OrganizationFields of Activity
Environment/Sustainable development, Human rightsGeneral Information
General Information: Children of Female Prisoners Association (CFPA)
Association Name: Children of Female Prisoners Association (CFPA).
Year of Establishment: 1990.
Founder: The prominent journalist and human rights activist, Nawal Mostafa.
Legal Status: A non-governmental organization (NGO) registered under the Egyptian Ministry of Social Solidarity.
Vision
"To create a society free from the stigma of imprisonment, where former female prisoners (debtors) and their children enjoy equal opportunities and a dignified life, supported by a legal system that protects the vulnerable from being incarcerated due to poverty."
Mission
"To empower impoverished female prisoners (debtors) economically and psychologically both during and after their sentence. We strive to protect their children from marginalization and social stigma by providing legal, educational, and vocational support, while advocating for legislative reforms to protect the Egyptian family structure."
Target Groups
Children of Female Prisoners: Both those living inside prisons with their mothers and those living outside.
Female Debtors (Al-Gharimat): Women imprisoned due to small debts incurred for basic family needs.
Released Prisoners: Providing rehabilitation and reintegration services to prevent recidivism.
Geographical Scope
Egypt: With primary operations in Cairo and Giza (including Qanater Prison) and outreach programs in various governorates such as Assiut and Damanhur.
Core Values
Human Dignity.
Social Justice.
Transparency & Accountability.
Sustainable Empowerment.
Brief Description (For the "About Us" section)
"Founded in 1990 by Nawal Mostafa, the Children of Female Prisoners Association (CFPA) is a pioneering Egyptian NGO dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty and incarceration. CFPA focuses on saving 'debtor' mothers from prison, rehabilitating them through vocational training (such as the 'New Life' project), and providing a safety net for their children. By combining direct social intervention with legislative advocacy, CFPA aims to transform lives and erase the social stigma.
Mission and Objectives
Vision
"To create a society free from the stigma of imprisonment, where former female prisoners (debtors) and their children enjoy equal opportunities and a dignified life, supported by a legal system that protects the vulnerable from being incarcerated due to poverty."
Mission
"To empower impoverished female prisoners (debtors) economically and psychologically both during and after their sentence. We strive to protect their children from marginalization and social stigma by providing legal, educational, and vocational support, while advocating for legislative reforms to protect the Egyptian family structure.
Main Projects / Activities
Projects & Main Activities: Children of Female Prisoners Association (CFPA)
1. Key Projects
"New Life" Project (Mashrou’ Hayah Jadida): One of the association’s flagship initiatives. It focuses on the comprehensive rehabilitation of released female debtors (Al-Gharimat). The project provides vocational training in sewing and handicrafts through a specialized workshop inside Qanater Prison and a production center outside the prison to ensure sustainable income.
"Point of Light" Project (Noqtat Daw’): Dedicated to the children of female prisoners. It provides a "Child Creativity Center" that offers educational support, behavioral correction, and psychological rehabilitation to help children overcome the trauma and stigma of their mothers' incarceration.
"Together We Plant Hope" Initiative: A rapid-response initiative launched to support impoverished female-headed households during economic crises, providing food supplies and financial aid to informal daily-wage workers.
2. Main Activities
Debt Settlement & Legal Aid: Actively identifying "prisoners of poverty" (debtors), negotiating with creditors, and paying off debts to secure their release and reunite them with their families.
Vocational Training & Micro-loans: Equipping women with professional skills (sewing, embroidery, and leatherwork) and providing them with tools (like sewing machines) to start their own small businesses upon release.
Psychosocial Support: Offering individual and group counseling sessions for both incarcerated mothers and their children to build resilience and facilitate social reintegration.
Educational & Recreational Outings: Organizing regular trips to cultural, historical, and recreational sites (e.g., Fagnoon Arts Village) for the children to foster their creativity and social skills in a healthy environment.
Prison Visits & Basic Needs: Conducting monthly visits to female prisons to provide essential supplies, including food, medicine, blankets, and childcare products for infants living with their mothers behind bars.
3. Advocacy & Policy Reform
Legislative Reform: Leading a national coalition to advocate for amending Article 341 of the Egyptian Penal Code, aiming to replace custodial sentences for debtors with alternative non-custodial penalties (community service) to keep families together.
Awareness Campaigns: Using media and documentaries (such as "Prison of Stigma") to change the public perception of female prisoners and reduce the social discrimination faced by their children
How can you contribute to the Network in your country?
As a pioneering organization in the field of social justice and prisoner rehabilitation in Egypt, the Children of Female Prisoners Association (CFPA) aims to enrich the network through the following contributions:
Expertise in the "Female Debtors" (Al-Gharimat) File: We can share our 30+ years of experience in identifying, legal handling, and successfully reintegrating female debtors into society. This includes sharing best practices for negotiating debt settlements and providing legal aid.
Knowledge Sharing on Social Reintegration: We can offer training and workshops to other network members on our unique "Rehabilitation Model," which combines vocational training (like the New Life Project) with psychological support to prevent recidivism.
Advocacy & Legislative Synergy: We can lead or participate in collective advocacy campaigns within the network to promote legislative reforms (such as alternative sentencing), leveraging our strong relationship with the Ministry of Social Solidarity and the Egyptian Parliament.
Psychosocial Support Frameworks: We can provide the network with our specialized manuals and strategies for dealing with the "children of marginalized groups," focusing on erasing social stigma and providing behavioral correction for vulnerable youth.
Collaborative Project Implementation: We are open to partnering with other NGOs within the network for cross-sectoral projects (e.g., healthcare for released prisoners or educational scholarships for their children), creating a more comprehensive safety net for the families we serve.
Database & Field Insights: We can contribute valuable field data and research regarding the socio-economic conditions of impoverished women in Egypt, helping the network map and address the root causes of female incarceration.
Why do you want to join the ALF Network?
"The Children of Female Prisoners Association (CFPA) seeks to continue its membership in the ALF Network to achieve the following strategic goals:
Cross-Border Knowledge Exchange: To learn from international best practices in the field of social reintegration for marginalized women and the protection of children in vulnerable environments.
Expanding Impact through Partnerships: To build sustainable partnerships with Euro-Mediterranean organizations that share our mission, allowing for joint projects that address the root causes of poverty and social stigma.
International Advocacy: To bring the cause of 'Female Debtors' and their children to a wider regional platform, raising awareness about the intersection of poverty and criminal justice from a gender perspective.
Capacity Building: To benefit from the network's training programs, workshops, and resources that help enhance our institutional performance and digital presence.
Cultural Dialogue: As a social-reformist NGO, we believe in ALF's mission of promoting dialogue. We aim to contribute our unique field experience to the network's discussions on social justice and human dignity."
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