During 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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