Egypt’s Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation is collaborating with the National Council for Childhood and Motherhood and UNICEF to empower girls from vulnerable communities by training them to recycle water hyacinth into handmade products, the ministry said. The initiative forms part of the “Ward Al-Kheir” programme, which aims to empower women and girls in the water sector by promoting the recycling of water hyacinth. The programme is expected to be officially launched during celebrations marking World Water Day on 15 March 2026. She added that the council is also preparing to launch a separate initiative called “Ghazl Banat”, aimed at training girls in traditional crafts and enhancing their productive skills. Meanwhile, Natalia Winder Rossi, UNICEF Egypt representative, said the programme demonstrates how environmental challenges such as water hyacinth can be transformed into sustainable economic opportunities for girls.

Source: Daily News Egypt March 14, 2026 17:44 UTC