Humans of Partners for Water: meet Nayira Hassan

With the Humans of Partners for Water series, we showcase the people who are involved in and benefit from our projects. The Humans series sheds light on the stories of the people who work with and for Partners for Water works and on how water affects their lives. Learn how Nayira Hassan’s dedication to water conservation drives her mission to make every drop count in Egypt.

Meet Nayira Hassan

In this Humans of Partners for Water series, meet Nayira Hassan, Project Manager at Delphy Egypt. Through consultancy, training and knowledge sharing, she supports farmers and promotes sustainable and soil-less agriculture across Egypt and the wider region. She combines her technical expertise with a deep commitment to water-smart farming.

Saving every drop

For Nayira Hassan, water is far more than a professional focus, it is a responsibility. Living and working in Egypt, where water scarcity is a daily reality, she understands deeply what it means to treat water as a precious resource. Her drive is not just to use it efficiently, but to help others appreciate what they have and make the most of it.

“In Egypt, water is scarce. So, it’s very valuable for me to work with water, to save every drop – and make an impact. It means a lot to me, and I’m happy to be a part of that.”

Dutch-Egyptian water cooperation

Egypt is one of seven delta countries in the Partners for Water programme 2022–2027. In the Nile Delta, the programme focuses on three interconnected priorities: integrated coastal management, smart water use in agriculture and improving water supply and sanitation.

Partners for Water collaborates with the Egyptian Government to develop sustainable water-use solutions that help safeguard Egypt’s groundwater reserves and address the salinisation of coastal soils.

The bilateral partnership is guided by a High-Level Water Panel, chaired by the water ministers of both the Netherlands and Egypt, which meets annually to align on policy direction and programme progress.

Beyond the broader programme, Partners for Water also supports various projects in Egypt through its subsidy scheme, enabling Dutch and Egyptian organisations to develop and test innovative water solutions on the ground.

Get involved in Egypt

Are you currently working on water projects in Egypt or exploring how to do so? Here are ways to get involved:

• Apply for our tenders focused on innovative solutions in delta countries like Egypt. Find more information on our news page.
• Join our annual Egypt platform meeting or one of the other Partners for Water events. Check out our events page for upcoming events.
• Follow us on LinkedIn and subscribe to our newsletter to stay updated on our tenders, activities, events and projects.
• Get in touch with our Project Advisor for Egypt: Ylva Veldhuis