HANDS 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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