VOICED: Egypt struggles to improve lives of poor

The Elmer Facer Foundation in Old Cairo transforms waste materials into decorative items, providing employment opportunities, especially for women and the deaf and mute. Despite these efforts, economic challenges persist in Egypt, with high unemployment and poverty rates exacerbated by privatization policies.

What is the primary goal of the Elmer Facer Foundation?

• To provide employment opportunities

• To create luxury ornaments

• To export goods internationally

• To promote tourism in Cairo

What unique group does the Elmer Facer Foundation train?

• Foreign workers

• University graduates

• Deaf and mute individuals

• Elderly individuals

What percentage of Egypt's population is officially unemployed?

• 5%

• 20%

• 10%

• 30%

What is a significant economic challenge mentioned in the transcript?

• Overpopulation

• Low economic growth

• Lack of natural resources

• High inflation rates

What do experts believe about the poverty rate in Egypt?

• It is as high as 40%

• It is negligible

• It is around 20%

• It is decreasing rapidly