Faculty of Education - Community initiatives

Community initiatives

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In affirmation of the principle of integration and joint cooperation between the faculty and civil society institutions, a cooperation protocol was signed between the Faculty of Education, Helwan University, and Misr El-Kheir Foundation

This protocol stipulates that the Misr El-Kheir Foundation will provide 40 scholarships to students of the International Diploma Program in Inclusive Learning Activities: Tokatsu 特別活動, at a rate of 50%, for a period of three academic years.

The protocol was signed by:

Prof. Dr. Hossam Hamdi, Dean of the Faculty of Education,

Dr. Saber Hassan, Head of the Education Sector at Misr El-Kheir Foundation,

in the presence of:

Prof. Dr. Amal Suidan, former head of the Educational Studies Sector Committee,

Prof. Dr. Wael Ramadan, Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs,

Prof. Dr. Rashida Al-Taher, Vice Dean for Graduate Studies and Research,

Prof. Mona Abu Hashima, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development,

Prof. Lubna Shehab, Program Coordinator,

officials from Misr El-Kheir Foundation, and representatives from Fukui University in Japan, the main partner in implementing the diploma program.

The signing of the protocol coincided with the official launch of the Tokatsu Diploma program for the 2025/2026 academic year, amid great enthusiasm from students and faculty members participating in teaching from Helwan University, Fukui University, and various Egyptian universities.

During the signing ceremony, Prof. Dr. Hossam Hamdy emphasized that the Faculty of Education is honored to cooperate with Misr El-Kheir Foundation and is proud of it as a national institution that aims to improve the quality of life for members of Egyptian society. Education is one of the most important priorities in its development plans and programs. He pointed out that the Faculty of Education at Helwan University attaches great importance to this important international program (Tokatsu 特別活動) and harnesses all available material and human resources to ensure its implementation with the utmost precision, efficiency, and professionalism.

Dr. Saber Hassan also explained that the Misr El-Kheir Foundation pays special attention to education and seeks to establish partnerships and cooperation agreements with many influential actors and educational institutions to provide excellent learning opportunities to as many individuals as possible. He pointed out that the foundation is proud of its cooperation with the Faculty of Education at Helwan University and seeks to maximize the benefits of this cooperation and reap its fruits by providing an excellent level of education that is suitable for students and scholars from different groups and components of Egyptian society.

This protocol is an important step towards strengthening cooperation between the Faculty of Education at Helwan University and active institutions in society, reflecting the faculty's strategic orientation towards adopting advanced educational models that contribute to the advancement of Egyptian society and enhance the role of education in human development.

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Helwan University organizes awareness workshops for the residents of Tora at the Environmental Protection Association to promote community awareness

Praise be to God, the awareness campaign for the residents of Al-Wahda City in the Tora district was successfully completed on Thursday,

July 31, 2025

As part of Helwan University's pioneering role and social responsibility in serving the community and developing the environment, and its keenness to raise awareness among citizens and communicate directly with residents, the Center for Monitoring and Studying Community Problems, affiliated with the Community Service and Environmental Development Sector, organized a series of awareness workshops at the Environmental Protection Association in the Tora neighborhood.

In this context, Dr. Sayed Kandil, President of Helwan University, emphasized that the university attaches great importance to strengthening its community role through initiatives and awareness workshops that contribute to spreading culture and developing citizens' awareness, noting that these efforts come within the framework of supporting Egypt's Vision 2030 and sustainable development goals.

For his part, Dr. Walid Al-Sarouji, Vice President of the University for Community Service and Environmental Development, explained that these workshops reflect the university's keenness to communicate directly with the local community, meet its needs, and provide practical solutions to its problems through the integration of academic, community, and religious efforts to serve citizens and achieve development.

These events were held in cooperation with the Faculty of Nursing, the Faculty of Education, and the Cairo Preaching District of Al-Azhar Al-Sharif, under the patronage of Dr. El-Sayed Kandil, President of the University, and Dr. Walid Al-Sarouji, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development, and under the supervision of Dr. Samah Salem, Director of the Center

Dr. Samah Salem opened the event with a speech in which she explained the importance of community awareness as an effective tool for reducing the problems faced by individuals, noting that practical training and direct interaction contribute to consolidating concepts and spreading a culture of awareness among citizens.

During the first workshop, Dr. Samah Anwar from the College of Nursing explained the concept of crisis, its types, and how to respond appropriately in crisis situations, while training parents on preventive measures and the use of fire extinguishers. The second workshop, presented by Dr. Fatima Ahmed Abdel Aziz from the Faculty of Nursing, addressed first aid skills, where participants were trained in CPR, artificial respiration, and dealing with bleeding, fractures, burns, and food poisoning in children.

Sheikh Hossam Mohamed Farouk from the Cairo Preaching Department at Al-Azhar Al-Sharif also presented an awareness workshop on the dangers of drugs to families and society, emphasizing their prohibition under Islamic law and highlighting the role of families in protecting their children, reviewing Al-Azhar's efforts in its campaigns to combat this scourge. Dr. Marwa Saeed Abdel-Qawi from the Faculty of Education spoke about maintaining the mental health of the family, explaining the impact of healthy family relationships on achieving psychological and social stability.

The workshops concluded with a practical presentation by Dr. Mohamed Abdel Razek and Dr. Abdel Razek Maras from the Faculty of Education, in which they discussed innovative models for recycling using simple household materials, such as making toys for children and useful tools for the family, which received positive feedback from parents and children.

These events affirm Helwan University's commitment to its educational and social mission and its constant endeavor to build a conscious society capable of facing challenges and creating a better future.

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Higher Education announces registration for the second edition of the “Be Ready” initiative to prepare students and graduates for the job market

Dr. Ayman Ashour:

The initiative reflects the state's commitment to building the capacities of university students and preparing them for the job market

Dr. Ayman Farid:

We aim to empower graduates with digital skills and entrepreneurship through specialized training platforms.

Dr. Adel Abdel Ghaffar:

The ministry is coordinating with university media departments to intensify promotion of the initiative across various platforms.

The initiative is being implemented in partnership with the Education Development Fund and major international institutions within Egyptian universities.

The programs target final-year students and graduates from the last three years.

The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research announces the opening of registration for the second edition of the “Be Ready” initiative, which is one of the mechanisms for implementing the presidential initiative “Alliance and Development,” in partnership with the Education Development Fund affiliated with the Presidency of the Council of Ministers and a number of major international institutions.

Dr. Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, emphasized that the initiative aims to enhance the readiness of final-year students and graduates from the last three years of Egyptian universities for the requirements of the local and regional labor market, through the development of technical and personal skills and entrepreneurship. He pointed out that the launch of the second edition of the “Be Ready” initiative comes within the framework of the state's support for efforts to link education to the job market and build a generation of graduates who possess the tools to compete and excel in modern work environments.

Dr. Ayman Farid, Assistant Minister for Strategic Planning, Training, and Qualification for the Labor Market, and Acting Head of the Cultural Affairs and Missions Sector, explained that the initiative targets students and graduates at Egyptian universities through intensive training programs implemented within professional development centers at universities, with the aim of developing the personal, digital, and employment skills required for the current and future labor market. He also pointed out that the training programs are offered through a specialized electronic platform developed in collaboration with a number of local and international partners.

Dr. Adel Abdel Ghaffar, media advisor and official spokesperson for the ministry, announced that the ministry is responsible for the initiative's media relations and marketing through various media outlets, with the aim of raising awareness among students and graduates. He added that the General Administration of the Media Office and the official spokesperson for the ministry are cooperating with the media departments of public, private, and technological universities to spread awareness of the initiative through various tools, explaining that universities have already begun implementing an extensive media plan to support the dissemination and promotion of the initiative, including the production of short videos and awareness-raising events on campus. Dissemination will be intensified through social media with the aim of communicating directly with university students and graduates, thereby contributing to maximizing the benefits of this important initiative to prepare young people for the job market.

Interested students and graduates can register for the initiative's programs through the following official link:

https://beready.mohesr.gov.eg

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International prospects and joint cooperation...

Under the patronage of His Excellency Prof. Dr. Sayed Kandil, President of the University,

and in the presence of Prof. Dr. Walid Al-Sarouji, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development,

and within the framework of the Faculty of Education's efforts to strengthen international partnerships in various fields,

The Faculty of Education, led by Prof. Dr. Hossam Hamdi, Dean of the Faculty, received a high-level delegation from Shandong Normal University, China, to discuss ways of joint cooperation and enhance academic and scientific exchange between the two sides.

The meeting was attended by the faculty's vice deans and a number of faculty members.

During the meeting, the fundamental components and pillars of the Faculty of Education were reviewed, along with the most important advantages and services offered by the faculty and the areas of cooperation between it and various related entities.

His Excellency Prof. Dr. Sayed Kandil emphasized the importance of strengthening international cooperation in various fields of education and scientific research, noting that Helwan University places this issue among its top priorities, which it seeks to achieve gains and successes in on an ongoing basis, and that its officials are making every effort in this regard.

Prof. Dr. Walid Al-Sarouji also pointed out that Helwan University is open to cooperation with China in various fields, and that the university administration attaches great importance to this matter.

Prof. Dr. Hossam Hamdi welcomed the Chinese delegation and expressed his delight at this visit, emphasizing that the Faculty of Education at Helwan University always seeks to build bridges of communication and cooperation at the regional and international levels in order to exchange experiences and engage in partnerships that enhance the faculty's opportunities for excellence and leadership in various fields.

Officials from both sides (the Faculty of Education and Shandong Normal University) expressed their desire to expand scientific and academic cooperation and to benefit mutually from each other's diverse experiences and knowledge. The meeting concluded with an exchange of plaques and gifts and the taking of some commemorative photos.

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Under the patronage of Prof. Dr. Ibrahim Qandil, President of Helwan University.

Prof. Dr. Walid Al-Sarouji, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development.

His Excellency Prof. Dr. Hossam Hamdy, Dean of the Faculty of Education.

The Faculty of Education's Agency for Community Service and Environmental Development, represented by Prof. Dr. Mona Sameh Abou Hashima, Vice Dean of the Faculty, participated in the symposium organized by the Center for Monitoring and Studying Community Issues under the title “Together Towards Building and Preserving Society.”

The symposium was held as part of the initiative of His Excellency President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi (A New Beginning for Human Development).

The following speakers participated in the symposium:

1- His Excellency Prof. Dr. Hassan Al-Sayed Khalil, Assistant Secretary-General for Islamic Culture at the Islamic Research Academy at Al-Azhar Al-Sharif

2- His Excellency Dr. Sherif Abu Hatab, Director General of the Cairo Preaching Region at Al-Azhar Al-Sharif

They discussed ways to strengthen national belonging and citizenship, distance from Westernization, and methods of prevention and protection from threats and dangers.

3. Professor Ahmed Abdullah, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Law for Community Service and Environmental Development (formerly), who addressed the issue of illegal immigration.

4- Professor Dr. Samah Rabie, Director of the Unit for Combating Violence Against Women, addressed the issue of cybercrimes against women and protection laws.

5- Dr. Mohamed El-Said, lecturer at the Faculty of Computers and Artificial Intelligence, spoke about the dangers of betting, online gambling, and dark web.

6. Dr. Islam Abbas, Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics, Faculty of Foreign Trade, spoke about the economic risks of the arms trade.

The following also attended the seminar:

1. Prof. Dr. Abdel Hamid Yehia Abdel Hamid, Lecturer at the Nasser Military Academy.

2. Dr. Sherif Mohamed Al-Sherif, PhD in Criminal Law.

3. Prof. Dr. Inas Ahmed Abdel Aziz, Head of the Early Childhood Education Department, Faculty of Education.

A group of students from the Faculty of Education also attended the seminar to benefit from the topics presented.

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