Freedom Drugs and HIV Programme

is a creative and effective program providing rehabilitation, integration, and empowerment to drug addicts. It is probably the first and largest program of its kind in Egypt and the Arab world.

It was established in 1989. It now includes 56 Drug rehabilitation centers in Cairo, Giza, Alexandria, Sharkia, Beheira (Wady El Natroun), Kafr El Sheikh, Gharbia, Menoufia, Menia, Aswan, and the Red Sea (Hurghada) that offer 2800 beds for the 3 to 6 months rehabilitation program.

In addition, Freedom runs an outreach and drop-in center, two training centers, and a large reclamation farm, the revenue of which is directed toward the rehabilitation costs of addicts who cannot pay. Freedom also has a scientific research department conducting original research in partnership with prestigious national and international bodies.