14
Sep
Regional Inclusion Summit
Uganda, Uganda · In Person
Disability Inclusion & CBID Specialist
Building inclusion that reaches every community, not just the few.
Community-Based Inclusive Development specialist and physiotherapist by training, working across Egypt and Africa. Chairperson of the CBR Africa Network, Founder & CEO of Masarategypt, and Managing Director of Kayan Egypt — turning disability inclusion into practical, lasting change.
+30Years of Experience
40+Regional workshops led
1Fund founded - Masarat
About
Care, dignity, and inclusion for every community
Dr. Ayman Eltantawy is a rehabilitation and disability-inclusion leader helping communities, organizations, and policymakers turn inclusive development into practical, lasting impact across Egypt and Africa.
His work bridges clinical rehabilitation and inclusive development, helping institutions build systems that respect each person’s agency, ability, and right to participate.
Resources
Rights and accessibility guide
A practical guide to disability rights, reasonable accommodations, and inclusive services across the region.
Career Milestones
A Timeline of Impact
Key moments from his career in physiotherapy, disability inclusion, and inclusive development.
2024 — Present
Chairperson — CBR Africa Network (CAN)
Leading strategic coordination, advocacy, and knowledge exchange across CBR and CBID actors in more than twenty African countries, chairing the International Advisory Board, and preparing the CBR/CBID World Congress, Cairo 2026.
2024 — Present
Africa Representative — CBR Global Network (CGN)
Bringing the African perspective into the global conversation on community-based inclusive development, and facilitating exchange between African actors and their counterparts worldwide.
2023 — Present
Co-Founder — Egyptian Alliance for Inclusive Development
Establishing a national framework bringing together NGOs, organisations of persons with disabilities, and government bodies around a shared approach to inclusive development, and supporting implementation at local level.
2023 — Present
Founder — Masarat for Quality Studies
A consulting and training firm specialising in disability-inclusive development: organisational capacity building, programme design, monitoring and evaluation, and professional training for NGOs, OPDs, and public institutions.
2007 — Present
Managing Director — Kayan Society for Persons with Disabilities
Leading one of Egypt's foremost disability inclusion institutions — strategy, partnerships, governance, and resource mobilisation — overseeing programmes including Wosool, Be Productive, Centres of Excellence, and the expansion of early intervention.
2003 — 2007
Founder & Chairman — Kayan Society
Founding the organisation, defining its mission and institutional direction, and building a governance structure grounded in legal and ethical integrity — the foundation of twenty-two years of work.
2007 — 2008
Project Manager — Rehabilitation Centre, Islamic Relief, Helwan
Managing the early intervention project, contributing to its management strategy, policies and procedures, building and training the professional team, and delivering against objectives and budget.
2006 — 2007
Physiotherapist — Al Ahly Sporting Club
Working with the first football team on sports rehabilitation and therapeutic care.
2000 — 2010
Founder & Managing Director — Al Nour Centre for Physical Rehabilitation
Founding and running the centre, designing and reviewing treatment programmes, managing clinical risk, training and building the capacity of dozens of junior physiotherapists, and establishing physiotherapy units for several organisations including Islamic Relief, El Basma Society, and Nidaa Society.
2000 — 2002
Head of Physiotherapy Department — Arab Organization for Industrialization
Leading the physiotherapy department at the Kader Factory in Nasr City: assessing and treating employees, and overseeing the department’s daily operations.
1997 — 1999
Chief Physiotherapist — Military Hospital
Delivering physiotherapy services and providing professional supervision in a high-demand clinical environment.
1995
BSc in Physiotherapy — Cairo University
The starting point: a clinical education that later led to the recognition that what disables people most does not happen in the clinic.
Our goal is not simply to support persons with disabilities, but to create societies where they are fully included and empowered to lead.
— Dr. Ayman Eltantawy
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Join our network of volunteers supporting financial inclusion and disability advocacy programs.
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Capacity Building
Training Programs
Workshops and courses designed for policymakers, analysts, and community lenders.
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Beginner
Training of Trainers Program
Self-Development
Advanced
Strategic Planning for Civil Society Organizations and Rehabilitation Centers
Empowering Civil Society Organizations and Rehabilitation Centers
Beginner
LinkedIn for People with Visual Impairments
Training for People with Visual Impairments
Calendar
Upcoming Events
Talks, panels, and workshops happening over the next few months.
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Short videos
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Knowledge in a minute
Practical ideas and clear concepts in quick videos.
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What is more important than documenting knowledge is that it be available to everyone.
0:38
What is the problem when knowledge in the organization is tacit? How can the organization combine the experiences of its employees?🤷🏻♀️🧐
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What does an educated institution mean? How can your organization be educated?🤷🏻♀️🧐
0:41
Why is effective knowledge management important for employees in any organization? How does this reflect on the work environment?
0:40
Do you think knowledge alone is power or sharing knowledge is power? #Paths #Knowledge_Management #Enterprise_Management
1:30
Enhancing the culture of knowledge management within any organization begins with leadership and managers. How is this done and what is its importance for employees?
Latest content
Posts, podcasts and interviews
Explore recent insights, conversations, and moments from Dr. Ayman's work.
Dr. Ayman Eltantawy18 hours ago
Twenty-Five Years of a Common Language: What Has the ICF Given the Global Inclusion Movement?
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Dr. Ayman Eltantawy2 days ago
Fish Don’t Talk About Water: Why Good Programmes Fail, and We Never Know Why
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Dr. Ayman Eltantawy4 days ago
