Events

  • 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 […]

  •   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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • The pleasure of your company is requested at our benefit dinner to support the work of Hands Along the Nile in Egypt! Join us as we celebrate HANDS’ work through an evening of Egyptian music, a silent auction, and a special guest speaker. Location: Top of the Town (1440 14th Street North, Arlington, VA) Date: Thursday, September […]

  • Join Hands Along the Nile Development Services (HANDS) on Saturday, June 23, for a luncheon to celebrate the impact of connections forged between Chicago and Egypt. Come experience the food, music, culture and handicrafts of Egypt’s ancient but still flourishing civilization. You’ll also hear more about HANDS’ work in under-served communities along the Nile–and how […]

  • Please join Hands Along the Nile in celebrating Sham El Nessim, “Sniff the Breezes” Day, an ancient Pharaonic holiday to welcome spring, on Monday, April 9 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Ten Thousand Villages (915 King Street, Alexandria, VA) for a community shopping event. Our friends at Ten Thousand Villages will be giving 10% […]

  • Join HANDS in New York City for the chance to browse unique gifts handmade by young women in Egypt! Fifth Avenue Presbyterian will be hosting a craft sale of products made by artisans at the Association for the Protection of the Environment (APE), a job skills and educational program for women living and working in the […]

  • Please join us for our 2017 holiday handicraft sale at our office on Saturday, December 2 from 12 noon to 4 p.m. Many products are made by artisans at the Association for the Protection of the Environment (APE), a job skills and educational program for women living and working in the garbage collector’s community in Cairo […]

  • December 7th, 8th, 9th

    When you buy a rug, quilt, or tote bag, you keep alive the two schools of the disadvantaged garbage collector (zabbaleen) community in Moqattam, in the hills of Cairo. One school is for women and girls, who learn not only weaving, sewing, and paper recycling, but also acquire language and math skills. The other school […]

  • St. Mark’s Middle East Working Group, St. Mark’s Woman to Woman, and Hands Along the Nile invite you to join us for A panel discussion with women’s rights advocates from the Middle East and North Africa on women’s political participation, public health issues, and female entrepreneurship Wednesday November 8th 7:00-9:00pm St. Mark’s Episcopal Church 301 A […]

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