Our achievements

Baite Elayla Association — بيت العائلة

Our history

Baite Elayla is a non-profit Franco-Egyptian association, born in 2012 from the initiative of a group of Egyptians settled in France, and officially registered in France in 2013 (1901 law). Founded on the values of solidarity and transmission, it has opened up to all who share these principles. It helps people in need — in France, in Egypt and in several African countries — regardless of origin. One of its founding principles is the renewal of responsibilities: the presidency does not exceed two years. Today it has nearly 500 members.

Our achievements in Egypt

Health

  • Funding of more than 50 emergency surgical operations
  • Purchase of 2 dialysis machines (€25,000 raised)
  • Purchase of an X-ray machine (€10,000)
  • 9 drinking water filters
  • Creation of a medical analysis laboratory
  • Intensive care service and donation of an ambulance
  • Renovation of the public hospital and its dental clinic

Education

  • Development of several schools
  • School furniture and access to drinking water
  • Support for Arabic and Quran centres
  • Financial aid for students

Social

  • Help for more than 70 families with weddings
  • Annual parcels and aid for families in need
  • Support for workers during the pandemic

Solidarity aid in Africa

True to its values, the association extends its solidarity beyond Egypt, with mutual aid actions in several African countries, for the benefit of people in need regardless of origin — convinced that mutual aid knows no borders.

Our achievements in France

  • French school for newcomers
  • Arabic school for 2nd and 3rd generations
  • Welcoming and supporting families
  • Hosting cultural figures and scholars from Al-Azhar
  • Community and support events

Our permanent headquarters

In 2023, the association launched the acquisition of a permanent headquarters (about €1.2 million). Thanks to the surge of solidarity, €800,000 was raised in six months, and the purchase was finalised in April 2024. The headquarters was fitted out (classrooms, meeting rooms, equipped kitchen, function hall) and is now a social, cultural and educational venue serving everyone.