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About Dr. Ayman

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.

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Dr. Ayman Eltantawy
CBR / CBID Specialist Advancing disability inclusion through community-led development. Based in Cairo, Egypt.
20+Years of experience in disability inclusion and rehabilitation
20+African countries connected
GlobalAdvocacy and advisory reach

A career of service

Clinical knowledge shaped by leadership, advocacy, and life in the field.

Education & specialist training

  • Faculty of Physical TherapyA clinical foundation in rehabilitation and person-centred care.
  • Deafblind RehabilitationSpecialist international training in Oslo.
  • Leadership DevelopmentInternational leadership programs in the United States.
  • Organizational DevelopmentSpecialized training in leadership and organizational growth.

Professional experience

  • Military HospitalDelivering physical therapy and rehabilitation services.
  • Arab Organization for IndustrializationSupporting occupational health and rehabilitation.
  • Al Ahly Sporting ClubContributing expertise in sports rehabilitation.
  • Founder & Managing DirectorKayan Society for Persons with Disabilities (since 2003), leading inclusive programs and community-based services.
  • FounderMasarat for Quality Studies and the Egyptian Network for Inclusive Community Development, strengthening quality, learning, and inclusive community development.
  • ConsultantWorked with international organisations including HI (Humanity & Inclusion) and Terre des Hommes on inclusion, rehabilitation, advocacy and program design.
  • Program LeadershipLed disability inclusion, rehabilitation, advocacy, and community programs across multiple governorates in Egypt.

Leadership today

Connecting local action with regional and global change.

Chairperson

African Network on Community-Based Rehabilitation (CAN), coordinating advocacy and knowledge exchange across the continent.

Africa Representative

CBR Global Network (CGN), bringing regional insight into the international conversation.

Founder & Managing Director

Kayan Society for Persons with Disabilities (since 2003), supporting inclusive programs and practical community-based services.

Core expertise

Where health, rights, and community meet.

Dr. Ayman’s work bridges clinical rehabilitation and inclusive development, helping institutions build systems that respect each person’s agency, ability, and right to participate.

Physical TherapyRehabilitationDisability InclusionCBR / CBIDDisability RightsCBID StrategyOrganizational DevelopmentPolicy & AdvocacyCapacity BuildingFundraisingStakeholder Engagement

“Rehabilitation becomes truly powerful when people are not simply recipients of care, but active partners in shaping their own lives and communities.”

Dr. Ayman Eltantawy · Guiding philosophy

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