Project Details
Field Schools for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities
Persons with disabilities, particularly in Upper Egypt governorates, face social and economic isolation due to limited societal awareness of their rights and potential, in addition to constrained household financial resources.
As a result, rehabilitation and development of children with disabilities often rank low among family spending priorities.
This reality necessitates a developmental intervention that enhances productive capacities and supports economic independence.
Through the project “Field Schools for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities”, Ataa Fund works to empower youth with mild intellectual disabilities in Minya Governorate, transforming them from passive recipients of support into productive contributors to the local economy through micro-agricultural enterprises.
The project establishes field school classrooms that simplify agricultural skills and provide practical training on managing small enterprises, enabling beneficiaries to launch and develop micro-projects that strengthen their productive capacities and promote social inclusion.
Partner Organization
Ro’yet Hayah Foundation for Development
Implementation Period
- Project Start Date: September 2022
- Project End Date: December 2025
Target Group
Youth with mild intellectual disabilities
Achieved Impact
- 229 beneficiaries enrolled in field school classes.
- 68% of beneficiaries (155 individuals) were supported with micro-enterprises and received periodic follow-up for six months.
Enterprise Performance Outcomes
- 76% of implemented enterprises for persons with intellectual disabilities are operating efficiently and generating stable income.
Breakdown of enterprise performance:
- 15% – Very Good: Achieved profit growth and increased capital.
- 41% – Good: Generated profit while maintaining capital stability.
- 20.5% – Average: Achieved modest profit.
- 23.5% – Projects discontinued.
