Diocese of Thebes-Luxor to cooperate with National Alliance for Civil Work Development, church says
Anba Emmanuel Ayad met with Minister Nabila Makram to discuss supporting vulnerable groups and families in need, the Catholic Church in Egypt said.
The Catholic Church in Egypt said on 12 September 2026 that His Grace Anba Emmanuel Ayad, Bishop of the Diocese of Thebes-Luxor and its dependencies for the Coptic Catholics, received Her Excellency Minister Nabila Makram at the Bishopric headquarters in Luxor. Minister Makram is the Head of the Technical Secretariat of the National Alliance for Civil Work Development.
During the meeting, the Bishop praised the level of joint cooperation and coordinated efforts to support community members, particularly families in need and vulnerable groups. The Bishop said that supporting developmental and service initiatives helps raise living standards and improve quality of life. He emphasized that serving humanity and sincere love are the essence of successful community work and stated that the Church opens its doors for cooperation with all entities seeking to serve humanity and build society.
Anba Emmanuel expressed appreciation for the National Alliance for Civil Work Development's efforts in supporting families in need, according to the church. He affirmed that the integration of roles between state institutions, civil society, and the Church helps reach vulnerable groups and provides them with support, dignity, and hope. The Bishop also affirmed the Bishopric's readiness to cooperate in anything that serves citizens, eases burdens on needy families, and supports initiatives for development and hope.
Minister Nabila Makram expressed happiness at meeting the Bishop and praised the social and humanitarian role performed by the Church. She emphasized the importance of continuing joint work to reach target families and provide services and developmental initiatives efficiently and effectively, the church said.