Egypt

Size

Egypt is about 25 times the size of the Netherlands

Religion

About 90% of the people are Muslim, 10% are Christian, of which 9% are Coptic Orthodox

Fertile valley

The population lives mainly in the 6% fertile Nile Valley and the Nile Delta

Unemployment

Poverty and unemployment cause many people to move to the city

Economy

Egypt relies heavily on tourism

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The Middle East and Egypt are the cradle of the Christian faith

Egypt is known for its pyramids, the Nile, and the desert. At the same time, Egypt is also recognized as the birthplace of Christianity.

Throughout the centuries, the Christian community has become a minority. Egypt is predominantly an Islamic country. Local churches sometimes face opposition, exclusion, and discrimination. Yet, they have the desire to manifest God's love in their surroundings and more broadly in Egypt.

Our mission in Egypt

The GZB primarily collaborates with the Presbyterian Church in Egypt. Together, we share the desire to make God's love visible through local congregations.

As mentioned, this poses a challenge for a small minority in a predominantly Islamic country. The priority in our work is to strengthen twelve local congregations, with a focus on diaconal and missionary work, as well as the training of young and/or future pastors. How beautiful it is to see such flourishing congregations emerge along the Nile, enabling others to come into contact with the Gospel.