UNHCR
Economic Development
UNHCR
Inclusive Employment Centre
Providing both Egyptian & Syrian job-seeking youth with equal opportunities in career guidance, market-driven capacity building, and job placements.
Development Consultancy · Egypt
Building Sustainable Futures Across Egypt & The Arab World
International Development Support & Consulting (IDSC) has been delivering transformative development solutions since 2007 — empowering communities through social, economic, and peacebuilding programs.
18+
Years of Impact
900+
Volunteers Nationwide
20
Governorates
6K+
Youth Empowered
2007
Established
About IDSC
Creative Solutions to Community Challenges
International Development Support & Consulting (IDSC) is a registered development consultancy (No. 24851) established in 2007 by a dynamic team with extensive experience in development — a response to growing demand for creative solutions to diverse community challenges.
IDSC operates across Egypt with 13 employees, a wide range of consultants, and over 900 volunteers in 20 governorates. We have worked with UN agencies, GIZ, USAID, ILO, Relief International, Drosos Foundation, MEPI, and Sawiris Foundation.
Transparency
Democracy
Human Rights
Mutual Respect
Accountability
Gender Equality
Our Vision
A vibrant civil society that can effectively mobilize resources and utilize capacities to promote rights-based sustainable development.
Our Mission
Reducing poverty in Egyptian and Arab communities by empowering people politically and economically, and providing access to integrated developmental rights.
Sustainable development solutions must be set within a context of respect for fundamental rights, gender mainstreaming and peaceful coexistence. That may then become a powerful vehicle for democratization.
18+
Years delivering development solutions
900+
Volunteers across 20 governorates
6,000+
Youth empowered across Egypt
1,500+
University graduates trained & placed
1,200
Individuals coached for employment
Thematic Areas
What We Do
Integrated areas of intervention, all interlinked and rooted in a holistic approach to sustainable development.
Social Development
Contributing to poverty reduction by improving community services, raising awareness, and building capacities. We work on Education & Literacy, Health, and Support for Civil Society Organizations.
Economic Development
Promoting employment and labor absorption through technical vocational skills development, career guidance, job placement, and improving economic security for vulnerable households — with focus on women and youth.
Peacebuilding & Citizenship
Working toward peaceful coexistence and building community peacebuilders. Capacitating youth, social & political activists on conflict transformation, human rights, intercultural dialogue, and democratic development.
Evaluations & Studies
Mid-term and final evaluations across health, economic empowerment, vocational training, and microfinance. Market survey studies in labor market, green energy, and technology sectors.
Women's Empowerment
Dedicated programs to improve the economic and social conditions of women through vocational training, entrepreneurship support, job placement, and community leadership development.
Child Protection
Addressing child labor and protection through awareness programs, community mobilization, and capacity building initiatives aligned with national and international child rights frameworks.
Our Work
Featured Projects
A selection of impactful programs and consultancy missions delivered across Egypt.
MEPI
Peacebuilding
MEPI
United We Stand, Divided We Fall
Promoting peaceful coexistence by bringing together civil society organizations, church, and mosque in Cairo, Behira, and Sohag — expanding capacity to build tolerance.
Economic Development
GIZ
Sustainable Economic Development for Employment
Preparing technical and vocational education students and unemployed youth for the demands of the labour market through job scouting, career guidance, and employment facilitation.
Economic Development
ILO
Youth For Future / Job Search Clubs
Enhanced economic conditions for 6,000+ young people aged 18–35 with focus on females and refugees. Over 70% of participants found employment.
Boeing & World Learning
Social Development
Boeing & World Learning
BOEING/World Learning – SOTNA Project
Produced 42 short films to teach hearing-impaired children Arabic language through Egyptian Sign Language, along with an online platform and mobile application.
IMC
Capacity Building
IMC
Industrial Modernization Center 2024
Developed a comprehensive marketing strategy for four heritage handicraft clusters in Sohag and Qena — supporting preservation of traditional crafts including textiles, pottery, and weaving.
From the Field
Moments from Our Programs
Our People
Meet the Team
A dedicated group of professionals driving sustainable development across Egypt.
Dr. Maged Hosny
Executive Manager
Engy Samir
Accountant
Mr. Sameh Lamey
Financial & Administrative Manager
Ereny Sobhy
International Relations & Funding Manager
Ereny Safwat
Assistant Funding Manager
Essam Kotb
Projects Officer
Philip Hanna
Projects Officer
Mostafa Rashwan
Projects Officer
Taha Ahmed
Projects Officer
Mikhail Abdel Malek
Auxiliary Services WorkerLatest Updates
News & Events
Stay updated with IDSC's latest activities, partnerships, and community impact stories.
News
News · 15 March 2024
IDSC Launches New Heritage Craft Support Initiative
IDSC provided technical support to the Industrial Modernization Center for marketing four heritage handicraft clusters in Upper Egypt.
Event
Event · 20 January 2024
Job Search Club Graduation Ceremony
Celebrating the graduation of over 200 youth from the Job Search Club program — with 70%+ securing employment.
News
News · 10 November 2023
Partnership Renewal with GIZ for Employment Programs
IDSC renews strategic partnership with GIZ Germany to continue supporting youth employment and vocational training in 4 governorates.
Collaboration
Partners of Success
Throughout eighteen years, thousands of women and men — most of them youth, many of them women — have taken part in IDSC activities and benefited from its projects. Together, we worked toward better societies, creating spaces for dialogue, mutual understanding and respect. These people are the real owners of our success, and we are proud of the partners who made it possible.
GIZ
USAID
ILO
UNHCR
MEPI
Boeing / World Learning
Relief International
Drosos Foundation
Sawiris Foundation
Aga Khan Foundation
Save the Children
Caritas Egypt
CCFD-Terre Solidaire
ADMC Netherlands
European Commission
Impact Stories
Voices of Change
The Team of "Inclusive Employment Centre" did not only listen to my needs and provided vocational training, but also linked me with job providers and supported me along the way. Now I'm working in a factory under good conditions.
I started with IDSC as a volunteer and showed my enthusiasm. They gave me the chance to join their leadership program. Now I am the Field Supervisor in the UNHCR project. IDSC contributed in shaping my future as a civil society leader.
Through IDSC's intervention I developed my understanding of peace and coexistence. I was able to work closely with people of different faiths and my understanding of diversity grows every day. IDSC promotes a culture of acceptance.
Get in Touch
Contact IDSC
Ready to partner with us or learn more about our programs? We'd love to hear from you.
Location
84 D Gesr El-Suez St, Cairo, Egypt
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Phone
Registration
No. 24851 – Ministry of Investment
Accreditation
National Training & Education Council