Zeballeen Livelihoods

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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- April 30
  
  Sham el Nessim Craft Sale
  
  Join us as we celebrate Sham El Nessim, an ancient Egyptian celebration of spring, at Fava Pot, an Egyptian Mediterranean restaurant in Falls Church, VA! Welcome spring with us by immersing yourself in the Egyptian culture! Enjoy a delicious meal prepared by the chefs of Fava Pot and shop for handicrafts made at HANDS’ projects […]
  
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- December 7, 8, and 9
  
  Crafts of Cairo Sale (New York City, NY)
  
  Are you searching for gifts for this holiday season? Look no further! Please join HANDS for our 2018 holiday handicraft sale on December 7, 8, 9 from 12 Noon to 7:00 pm. Our products are made by artisans at the Association for the Protection of the Environment (APE), a job skills training program for women […]
  
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- From Customer to Creator: Mary’s Story
  - By HANDS
  - On March 12, 2019
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  After graduating from a technical institute, Mary worked in tourist bazaars as an accountant for various artisans. Each day, she watched the craftspeople create and sell their products. She was intrigued by watching the process of transforming copper, silver, and leather into marketable products–and became one of the bazaar’s best customers. Eventually, Mary was inspired to join […]
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- The life changing power of microloans: Samira’s Story
  - By HANDS
  - On February 7, 2019
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  Samira–like many women living in Egypt’s underserved communities–never attended schooling above the elementary level or had any paid work experience. Devastated by the passing of her husband, Samira found that feeding her children was no easy task. She used small donations given to her by a local community organization, but they barely covered her family’s […]
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- Crafts of Cairo Sale (Alexandria, VA)
  - By HANDS
  - On November 5, 2018
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  Looking for the perfect holiday shopping opportunity? Look no further! Please join HANDS for our 2018 holiday handicraft sale at our office on Saturday, December 1 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Our products are made by artisans at the Association for the Protection of the Environment (APE), a job skills training program for women living […]
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- Crafts of Cairo Sale (New York City, NY)
  - By HANDS
  - On November 5, 2018
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  Looking for the perfect holiday shopping opportunity? Look no further! Please join HANDS for our 2018 holiday handicraft sale on December 7, 8, and 9 from 12pm to 7pm at the St. Mary & St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church 241 East 62nd Street, New York City (Between Second and Third Avenues). Our products are made by artisans […]
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