Protecting Street Children in Egypt

The street children phenomenon in Egypt emerged in the 1980s during a time of urban growth and a deteriorating economic situation.


Today, it is difficult to estimate the exact number of street children in Egypt, but experts believe the number is between 1 and 2 million with populations located mainly in the streets of Cairo and Alexandria. Street children are considered amongst the poorest and most marginalized groups within their communities, as they do not have access to basic community services. The majority of street children are between the ages of 12 and 16 and 1 in 4 of these children are girls.

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