The Chinese Embassy in Egypt, together with local partners, has launched a poultry farming training program in Menoufia Governorate to help rural women gain practical skills and increase household incomes. The program, organized in partnership with the Egyptian National Alliance for Civil Development Work and Chinese agricultural firm New Hope Liuhe Co., Ltd., shares Chinese agricultural expertise in the effective management of poultry farming cycles.
Aya Abdeen, a technical manager and veterinarian at New Hope Egypt, noted that the training covers all stages of raising Sasso chickens, from day-old chicks to market-ready birds. Speaking at the launch ceremony, Chinese Ambassador to Egypt Liao Liqiang highlighted that the program is an innovative practice supporting Egypt’s poverty alleviation efforts and empowering rural women, while also enhancing mutual understanding between the Chinese and Egyptian peoples.
Sabah Mohamed Abdel-Salam, a 47-year-old widow benefiting from the project, said the program is “a great opportunity to earn income from home while taking care of my family.” She added, “I believe it will help me raise poultry, increase their numbers, and support my children without leaving the house.”