Assessing the social and environmental impact of rural and urban programs of the Ministry of Endowments: A comparative study between rural and urban areas | ||
| Journal of Environmental Science | ||
| Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 23 October 2025 | ||
| Document Type: Review Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/jes.2025.396018.2031 | ||
| Author | ||
| OSAMA gibril fadel* | ||
| Endowments, Humanities, Cairo, Egypt | ||
| Abstract | ||
| This study aimed to evaluate the social and environmental impact of social protection programs implemented by the Egyptian Ministry of Awqaf, through a comparative approach between rural and urban areas. It focused on vulnerable groups, including the needy, disaster victims, and the poor, examining their benefit from programs such as Qard Hasan (interest-free loans), food vouchers, and other charitable initiatives. The study employed a descriptive-analytical methodology, using tools like questionnaires and interviews, applied to a sample of 200 individuals from both rural and urban areas. Data were collected between September 2024 and February 2025 in Cairo and Sohag governorates. The findings revealed that the Ministry's programs effectively helped reduce poverty and meet the basic needs of targeted populations. The aid was delivered fairly, without discrimination, and the projects had a forward-looking vision supporting sustainable income. On the environmental level, the Ministry played a key role in raising awareness about environmental preservation, promoting healthy food practices, and implementing modern slaughter methods. It also encouraged the proper use of sacrificial hides and maintained the cleanliness and sanctity of religious and tourist sites. Additionally, afforestation was promoted as a vital means of combating pollution. The study referenced Quranic verses and Prophetic traditions that support these concepts, concluding that the Ministry’s efforts have significant social, environmental, and humanitarian impacts that should be supported and expanded. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Evaluation; Social Impact; Environmental Impact; Social Protection Programs; Rural and Urban | ||
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