Stephens Children
Stephens Children Foundation
Woodbridge, Ontario, Canada
About
Founded in 1989, Stephens Children is a charity based in Woodbridge, Canada working on children & youth, education, health +3 more.
Stephens Children is a Christian charity working with the poorest children and families in Egypt, mainly in Cairo's garbage and squatter slums. Founded in 1989 by Maggie Gobran, known as Mama Maggie, it runs Community Education Centers, Farah Schools, a home-visiting ministry (F.A.I.T.H.), Angel Homes for parentless children, vocational training centres, camps and a medical centre. Its work combines education, healthcare, nutrition and spiritual teaching, delivered through trained Ministry Leaders who visit families weekly. Stephens Children is supported by fundraising arms in the United States, United Kingdom and Canada, and the Stephens Children Foundation provides financial support to its ministries in Egypt.
Location
Founded
Organisation type
Legal form
Legal name
Charity number
Focus areas
Languages
Causes & programmes
Causes
Works for
How they work
Programmes
Community Education Centers (CECs)
Education · Egypt
Early care, preschool, kindergarten and before/after school support with a faith-based curriculum for children in Cairo's slums and across Egypt.
Farah Schools
Education · Egypt
Faith-based language schools for children from slum areas, with income-based tuition and subsidised scholarships.
F.A.I.T.H. Ministry Programme
Community development · Egypt
Ministry Leaders make weekly home visits to the poorest families, supporting stabilisation and self-sufficiency.
Angel Homes
Children & Youth · Egypt
Residential homes caring for parentless children from poor slum and garbage collection communities.
Vocational Training Centers
Employment & Skills · Egypt
Second-chance programme teaching trade skills, basic literacy and Christian values to older children outside primary education.
St. Mary Medical Center
Health · Egypt
Outpatient medical centre in Ezbet El Nakhl offering primary, dental, gynaecology, orthopaedic and diagnostic services.
Camps
Children & Youth · Egypt
Summer and winter camps for children offering games, Bible teaching, awareness sessions and free check-ups.
Mothers Workshops and Worship
Health · Egypt
Monthly gatherings for mothers covering health, hygiene, child development, parenting and healthy relationships, with a meal provided.
Countries of operation
Funding & support
Funded by
Ways to support
Trust
Credentials & affiliations
Awards
Conviction & Courage Award
Arab Woman of the Year
Arab Hope Makers Award
Faith on Fire Award
Mother of the Year
.png){kind=logo}