Our Causes

  •   The Professional Fellows Program between Egypt, Tunisia, Morocco, and the U.S.   Theme: Nongovernmental Organization (NGO) Development for Organizations Improving the Status of Women Funded by the US Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs Funded by the US Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, this program seeks applicants […]

  • Frequently Asked Questions for the Professional Fellows Program Here at HANDS we get lots of questions regarding the application process for the Professional Fellows Program. Below are answers to some of our most common questions. Please note, these answers are specific for the current exchange program. To get an overview of the program and hear about […]

  • HANDS is committed to building bridges between the US, Egypt, Tunisia, and Morocco to further our mutual goals. In line with this mission, HANDS is working with the US Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, as an implementing partner in the Professional Fellows Program, bringing mid-level professionals and emerging leaders from Egypt, […]

  • The Village Partnership is a development program HANDS was involved with for more than eight years. It is implemented in various urban slums and rural areas in Cairo and Upper Egypt, one area at a time. The program aims to support locally initiated projects that bring improvements in health, education, housing and environment, agriculture, economic […]

  • This art exhibit consists of 12 wood-carved paintings that depict life in communities in Egypt that are being transformed thanks to the support of our American partners and friends. These poignant portrayals of the life of the poor in villages and cities include depictions of health programs, women’s education, inter-religious understanding and other important programs […]

  • Forum for Intercultural Dialogue in Egypt HANDS supports the Forum for Intercultural Dialogue (FID), a large conflict resolution program in Egypt, which was started in 1992 by CEOSS, one of the largest service organizations in Egypt, This program is a result of recognizing that promoting democracy, pluralism, tolerance and analytical, scientific thinking must accompany economic […]

  • Green Pastures Society Medical Center is a five-room clinic nearing completion in El Salam City, a squatter area outside of Cairo, to provide treatment and a medical dispensary for the lower-income residents of the community. Needs include medical equipment and furniture.

  • The American Hospital of Tanta was established over 100 years ago by two American Presbyterian female doctors. It provides outpatient and inpatient care and services to the residents of Tanta and neighboring towns within a fifty-mile radius. The hospital also offers specialized geriatric care, as well as social services to the neighboring communities. It operates with […]

  • Cairo Presbyterian Medical Center is a non-profit medical facility near the heart of Cairo, serving an extremely low-income community. The clinic provides a comprehensive set of medical services, including both outpatient and inpatient care. This is also one of the rare institutions in Egypt that provides geriatric services and a hospice. Although it is a […]

  • The Center for Hope and a Cure is a local community health center in Alexandria that provides healthcare to underprivileged people in the community. Started twenty years ago as a small apartment office, it has grown to become a five-story medical center, where urban poor can seek the help they need at a low cost […]

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