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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.

12+Years of Experience
40+Regional workshops led
1Fund founded - Masarat
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Dr. Ayman Eltantawy at a professional event

About Me

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.

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Career Milestones

A Timeline of Impact

Key moments from his career in physiotherapy, disability inclusion, and inclusive development.

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2025 - Present

Chairperson, CBR Africa Network (CAN)

Leading strategic coordination, advocacy, and knowledge exchange across African CBR/CBID stakeholders spanning more than 20 countries. Chairing the International Advisory Board and helping prepare the CBR/CBID World Congress Cairo 2026.

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2022 - Present

Founder & CEO, Masarategypt

Founded a consulting and training firm delivering disability-inclusive development expertise, organizational capacity building, program design, monitoring and evaluation, and professional training for NGOs, OPDs, and public institutions.

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2003 - Present

Managing Director, Kayan_Egypt جمعية كيان

Leading one of Egypt's foremost disability inclusion institutions, overseeing strategy, partnerships, governance, resource mobilization, and programs such as Wosool, Be Productive, Centers of Excellence, and early intervention expansion.

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2006 - 2007

Physiotherapist, Al Ahly Sports Club

Worked with the football team, supporting sports rehabilitation and physical therapy care.

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1999 - 2002

Chief Physical Therapist, Arab Organization for Industrialization

Led the physical therapy department at Kader Factory in Nasr City, evaluating and providing therapy for employees and overseeing day-to-day departmental work.

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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Calendar

Upcoming Events

Talks, panels, and workshops happening over the next few months.

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04 Sep
conference

3rd CBR/CBID Regional Gathering

Entebbe, Uganda · In-person conference

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08 Sep

Assistive Technology Showcase

Cairo, Egypt · In Person

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14 Sep

Regional Inclusion Summit

Uganda, Uganda · In Person

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