Corporate Social Responsibility

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  • Corporate Social Responsibility

IDH is committed to operating in a way that recognizes the interconnection between business growth and the needs of the communities it operates in. The Company provides free or discounted diagnostic services to thousands of people every year. In parallel, it collaborates with charitable organisations around the country to provide access to medical service, nutrition and education to hundreds of families in need, while also supporting the renovation and expansion of medical facilities around the country.

MOAMENA KAMEL FOUNDATION

Founded on the principle of providing quality medical assistance and services to better the lives of individuals and the community at large, IDH views corporate social responsibility initiatives as an extension of its core purpose, with the aim of improving the communities in which it does business.

The Moamena Kamel Foundation for Training and Skill Development was established in 2006 by Dr. Moamena Kamel, a Professor of Pathology at Cairo University, founder of IDH subsidiary Al-Mokhtabar Labs, and mother of the CEO, Dr. Hend El Sherbini. IDH commits up to 1% of the net after-tax profit of the subsidiaries Al Borg and Al Mokhtabar to the Foundation.

The Foundation focuses in particular on making a difference in the lives of residents of Cairo’s Al Duweiqa community, along with several other villages across Egypt. The Foundation deploys an integrated program and vision for the communities it helps that include economic, social and healthcare development initiatives with primary services that include:

  • Female empowerment initiatives ranging from supporting Baheya Breast Cancer Hospital to providing loans for entrepreneurial women
  • Free healthcare clinics
  • Educational services for the children of Al Duweiqa community
  • Providing food for families in need of such assistance
  • Coverage of running costs for the ICU at Cairo’s public-sector Kasr El Aini Hospital

ESG INITIATIVES IN 2024

IDH has also been expanding the reach of its Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives in recent years. In 2024, IDH’s CSR initiatives included:

  • To mark the annual awareness day against domestic abuse, the foundation partnered with the Egyptian Red Crescent to organize seminars aimed at mothers and children as well as a wide-reaching social media campaign to build awareness and understanding on the topic. 80 people attended the in-person seminars, while the online campaign recorded thousands of impressions.
  • During the International Women’s Day celebrations, the foundation partnered with local physicians to run seminars dedicated to boosting knowledge amongst women in less privileged communities around Cairo regarding proper nutrition. The four seminars were attended by 230 women.
  • Over the course of the last twelve months, the foundation continued to deepen its cooperation with Kasr El Aini Hospital, a partnership which has been ongoing since 2019. During 2024, the foundation focused its efforts on three main initiatives. The first involved the continued renovation of student classrooms with this year’s priority being the facility’s vascular surgery classroom. In parallel, the foundation also supplied the students with the tools needed for their education with over 300 logbooks provided to students over the year. Meanwhile, on the medical front, the foundation worked with the hospital’s dialysis unit to provide 160 patients suffering from kidney issues with the care needed.
  • In 2024, IDH provided 49 patients with testing and surgeries for cataracts. The treatment, which provides immediate improvements to patients’ quality of life, was provided free of charge. To complement its efforts the foundation also ran awareness campaigns on social media over the course of the year.
  • In February 2024, the foundation officially inaugurated its new Aletna programme aimed at supporting families in need in Greater Cairo’s Al-Warraq Bashteel Center. During the year, over 106 families and a total of 523 beneficiaries were supported as part of the new initiative. The programme operates across several pillars: regular medical examinations, distribution of food packages to promote proper nutrition, social development through increased access to education, and improving cultural awareness through seminars and other initiatives.
  • Biolab participates in schools’ medical days focusing its efforts on awareness and the importance of adopting healthy lifestyles. This is done by distributing medical pamphlets, conducting tests like haemoglobin, sugar, blood pressure measurements, and body composition analysis (BMI), as well as the distribution of free or discounted blood testing vouchers. Similar initiatives geared towards adult audiences are organized across businesses in the country.
  • Biolab is an active promoter of Little League programmes in Jordan, where the company provides resources, sponsorships, and volunteer hours to promote youth sports. This initiative aligns with Biolab’s and IDH’s values of promoting health, teamwork, and a sense of community, translating into lasting positive impacts on the lives of young athletes and their families. Beyond sporting initiatives, the company also provides support for a wider range of children-focused programmes at schools and other locations. Finally, during the holy month of Ramadan, Biolab organised Iftars for orphaned children in collaboration with local societies.
  • Biolab provides financial and in-kind support to nonprofit organisations in Jordan. During the year, the company provided a wide range of donations from clothes and books to fixing playgrounds and offering free blood tests.
  • The company plays an active role in forging the next generation of Jordanian professionals by organising internships, training programmes, and volunteer opportunities aimed at up-and-coming young professionals. On this front, Biolab works closely with leading organisations in this field including the Education for Employment Jordan (EFE), Injaz, Loyac, and the Business Development Center (BDC).
  • Biolab has been increasingly involved in promoting a transition away from fossil fuels, with a particular focus on increasing Jordan’s solar power generating capabilities. On this front, Biolab has been an active player in the launch of Al Halabat solar farm located east of the Jordanian capital, Amman. The plant, which is being rolled out in two phases, will power Biolab’s operations helping to directly reduce the company’s carbon footprint.