Latest in Tag: Disabilities Highlight
Latest in Tag: Disabilities
Al-Sisi orders government to intensify inclusion programmes for people with disabilities
‘I hope new year brings Egypt all success, so that we can meet all needs of Egyptians,’ says Al-Sisi
Egypt launches 5th Awladna International Art Forum for children with disabilities
The opening ceremony was attended by Egypt’s Minister of Culture Inas Abdel, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Khaled Al-Enany, Minister of Planning Hala El-Said, Minister of Immigration Nabila Makram, Governor of Fayoum Ahmed Al-Ansari, President of the National Council for Women Maya Morsi, and President of the Cairo Opera House Magdy Saber.
CBE oblige banks to improve access for people with disabilities
People with disabilities face infrastructure, information, and customer service barriers at bank branches, ATMs, websites
Egyptian NGO for children with disabilities receives JICA Award
The newly established JICA Egypt Office Chief Representative Award aims to give commendations to development partners who are considered to be an asset for JICA’s activities in Egypt.
Human rights group stresses Egypt’s Constitution allocates 5% of jobs to persons with disabilities
Those with special needs represent 10.64% of Egypt’s total population
ATAA Charitable Fund for the disabled targets EGP 200m in 1st phase of subscription
Minister of Social Solidarity announces opening subscription on Tuesday
Three incredible Egyptian athletes who challenged their disabilities
Mariam Adel was honoured by Al-Sisi for winning gold medal in English Equitation at 2019 Abu Dhabi Special Olympics
Azm Forum promotes labour market inclusion of people with disabilities
The Forum was held under the supervision of the Ministry of Social Solidarity, with the participation of the Egyptian Banking Institute (EBI) as a strategic partner, as well as Helm foundation and Shaghalni as organising partners.
Ebtessama Foundation launches 1st e-platform for employing people with disabilities
This project, named after Magda Sami, a social worker and an advocate for disabled peoples’ rights, is an important step toward the full integration of all members of society into meaningful work
Egypt allocates EGP 100m to empower individuals with disabilities
Ministry of Social Solidarity establishes fund serving disabled people
Sports players with disabilities should not feel abandoned, they are human beings like us: HSC special needs committee
Daily News Egypt had the pleasure of meeting Mira Hussien Morsi, who has been rapporteur of the special needs committee at the HSC for five years.
Meeting the needs of children with disabilities
By Dr Cesar Chelala Between 500 and 600 million people worldwide are living with a disability. According to statistics from the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 10% of children and youth in the world (about 200 million) have a disability. UN statistics show there are more than 12 million people living with disabilities in Egypt, …
Helm wins first prize
Helm, an organisation for people with disabilities, wins first place at Negma Egypt competition in MIT Media Lab.
Children with disabilities: a struggle to cope
A rural rehabilitation centre faces financial and social barriers in its struggle to provide care to disabled children