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WHO WE ARE

Hands Along the Nile Development Services (HANDS) forges lasting partnerships between Americans and Egyptians in order to increase intercultural understanding and support Egyptians in their efforts to raise the quality of life for the most under-served members of their society. To these ends, HANDS facilitates cultural exchange programs and partners with organizations on the ground to empower disadvantaged Egyptians to raise themselves out of poverty. We work to show the world that, working together across cultures, we can address some of the most daunting challenges we face today. Join us! Together we can bring more dreams to fruition.
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- September 26
  
  HANDS Fall Benefit Event
  
  Please join us for our annual fall benefit event! Due to the coronavirus, this year’s event will be held virtually. We hope you will join us for a celebration of the work you are supporting in Egypt. The afternoon will include testimonials from our beneficiaries in the field, a silent auction of Egyptian handicrafts, and […]
  
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- January 1
  
  New Year’s Day Benefit Tennis Party
  
  Join Hands Along the Nile and tennis instructor Joseph Awadalla for an afternoon of tennis games at McLean Sport and Health. You’ll enjoy light-hearted tennis competitions in teams as well as food and music to celebrate the new year. Please bring your own tennis racket with you. Tennis court time will be divided into […]
  
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- A Student Online Exchange Opportunity!
  - By HANDS
  - On July 7, 2020
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  Attention all high school students in Egypt, Morocco, and Tunisia: You are invited to apply for an intensive online training and exchange program with American students, using the See Something, Do Something social entrepreneurship curriculum designed by Yale University. The program duration is from August 3 through 21, with sessions taking place three times a week for two hours […]
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- Warda’s Hard Work Leads to a Thriving Village Beauty Salon
  - By HANDS
  - On July 1, 2020
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  During these difficult times, sometimes it is encouraging to hear stories of hope. Today we share Warda’s story. Warda, a 38-year-old mother, is from the Egyptian village of El Hawaslya. She wanted to help her husband support the family by using her skills in hairstyling and makeup, perfected through years of playing dress-up with her sisters. […]
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- Hanan’s Journey to Small Business Owner
  - By HANDS
  - On June 3, 2020
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  Like many women in Upper Egypt, Hanan relied on her husband to feed and clothe their family of five. Before COVID-19, her husband found work as a day laborer two or three days a week, which barely met the family’s needs. Since the pandemic started, most of his job opportunities have completely dried up. The […]
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- New program to increase female economic empowerment in the MENA region
  - By HANDS
  - On May 7, 2020
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  To help address the issues around female economic rights and participation in the Middle East and North Africa, HANDS is pleased to announce the launch of a two year program, Activating the Private Sector for Women’s Economic Rights in Egypt, Tunisia, and Morocco, funded by United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF). The initiative will involve training […]
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