Gamal and his son pictured with the calves purchased through a HANDS sponsored microloan program Gamal has a wife and two children to support but the daily wages from his job as a driver in Ezbet Rida weren’t enough. Despite his hard work, the money he brings in from driving barely met his family’s […]
CONTINUE READINGAfter participating in the HANDS Professional Fellows program in 2013, Aya Yossry was inspired to use her new skills to help protect Egyptian cultural heritage. She has recently initiated a project called Massel, which focuses on keeping alive the traditional pottery created by artisans living in the Fayoum Oasis of Egypt. Aya Yossry, HANDS […]
CONTINUE READINGSafwat, a mechanic from a village in the Upper Egyptian province of Minya, ekes out a living by repairing motorcycles and tuktuks (automatic rickshaws). Before receiving a micro-loan from HANDS, every time Safwat had a repair project, he had to trek into the city to purchase spare parts. This was a costly and time-consuming endeavor, which limited him to handling only […]
CONTINUE READINGThe U.S. Constitution was written 228 years ago by James Madison, Benjamin Franklin, George Washington and their fellow founding fathers. The new Tunisian Constitution, adopted on January 26, 2014, was drafted in part by HANDS Fellow Imed Ouertani. Imed, the General Coordinator of the Tunisian Organization for the Defense of the Rights of Persons with […]
CONTINUE READINGHANDS’ Fellow Strives to Improve Education for Children with Disabilities Tawhid Sharaky, an alum of our Professional Fellows Program, is currently implementing life-changing programs in schools all across Egypt! As a member of the Ministry of Education, Tawhid has tremendous influence over the educational system, specifically public schools in Egypt. Focusing on children with […]
CONTINUE READINGHANDS is thrilled to announce that a past participant in our Professional Fellows Program, Ms. Hayam Abdelrashid, is running for Parliament in Egypt. Hayam, Acting Director of International Cooperation in the Egyptian National Council for Disability Affairs, took part in the Legislative Fellows Program in 2013, during which time she explored disability rights legislation in the […]
CONTINUE READINGDuring a recent trip to Cairo to track the progress of HANDS’ projects, nembers of HANDS’ Board of Directors were especially inspired by fifteen-year-old Mazen. Mazen used to work in a factory in his neighborhood, but after engaging with his parents in a HANDS-sponsored program aimed at combating child labor, Mazen reenrolled in school and […]
CONTINUE READINGMona grew up in a sun-soaked village in Upper Egypt, but always dreamed of a life larger than the one she saw around her. When she was accepted to attend university, she became a source of great pride to her parents and community. After years of diligent study, she looked forward to the many doors […]
CONTINUE READINGWe hope you will join us for one of our upcoming handicraft sales this December, including sales in New York City, New Jersey, and Washington, DC. HANDS will offer a variety of unique, handmade items that you won’t find anywhere else–the perfect chance to find thoughtful holiday gifts for your loved ones! The sales will […]
CONTINUE READINGHANDS Hosts a Benefit Dinner in Washington, DC On October 16th, HANDS hosted a benefit dinner at The Mansion at Meridian Hill in Washington, D.C. to raise funds for our projects in Egypt. This was the second such event; the first was hosted in New York City last fall. This year, HANDS was pleased […]
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