Obtaining vocational skills, pursuing a career in the STEM field, or just becoming the first in one’s family to be fully literate in Arabic. These are all opportunities made possible for Egyptian youth from vulnerable households because of the generosity of HANDS’ donors! Often the children of underserved families drop out of school to pick-up […]
CONTINUE READINGHANDS was recently informed that one of our talented exchange program alumni, Aziz Taouri, was awarded the 2020 Professional Fellows Program Alumni Impact Award by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Cultural Affairs. We hope that the entire HANDS community joins us in celebrating Aziz for his remarkable accomplishment! Aziz’s story with HANDS began […]
CONTINUE READINGThe gender economic inequality that persists throughout the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region and all around the globe is not only unjust, but it also remains a source of untapped economic opportunity. According to a McKinsey study, closing the gender gap in the economy would add $28 trillion to global GDP by 2025. […]
CONTINUE READINGIn these days of health and economic challenges, know that your investments, through HANDS, are empowering hardworking Egyptians to keep themselves and their families afloat. One such person who has benefitted from your generosity is Hani, who built a furniture business with a microloan he received from generous HANDS donors. Click here or the video below to listen […]
CONTINUE READINGThrough your generosity, Egyptians in vulnerable communities are building more prosperous futures for themselves and their families. One of these fortunate families is Sara’s. In the Upper Egyptian town of Minya, Sara’s family was struggling to subsist on her husband’s salary. Sara needed to find an additional source of income to support their household. Having […]
CONTINUE READINGDuring these challenging times of global pandemic, we hope that heart-warming stories from the beneficiaries of your generosity provide some encouragement. Today we share one such story—that of Soaad. Soaad is a 61-year-old Egyptian woman from the Beni Suef governorate in central Egypt. She is a widow with two grown children, the older of whom has severe […]
CONTINUE READINGAs elsewhere around the world, especially in developing countries, women in Egypt are disproportionately represented in the informal economy. This term refers to economic activities that are not subject to contracts or governmental regulation and do not offer protections like social security, health insurance, and pension benefits. Women selling fruit and vegetables at roadside stands, […]
CONTINUE READINGWe often share stories about the microloans you generously provide enabling beneficiaries to create small-scale businesses, but these funds can also empower entrepreneurs to impact their communities through larger-scale job creation. In a southern suburb of Cairo, Mohammed owned a cafe that only had the capacity to serve beverages to customers. He longed to expand […]
CONTINUE READING2020: It’s been a challenging year! We are so thankful for each of you who have stood by HANDS during this time, empowering us to find creative ways to serve Egypt’s most vulnerable groups. Despite the limitations caused by this year’s pandemic, we are happy to report that the efforts you invest in are flourishing. […]
CONTINUE READINGThank you to everyone who supported microloans and job-skills training for vulnerable Egyptian communities by joining HANDS’ Virtual Fall Benefit Event! We had a wonderful time celebrating the impact of your investments in Egypt with you all. A highlight of the afternoon was a captivating live interview conducted by WXQR’s Nimet Habachy with Ambassador David Welch and his wife, career US diplomat […]
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