IW Of Heliopolis Club.
On Sunday, March 24, in observance of the sacred month of Ramadan and
with the theme “Shedding Light,” Mrs. Salwa Selim, President of the
Inner Wheel Club of Heliopolis, generously provided 50 Ramadan meals to
the girls at the Minors’ Home in Ain Shams. May God bless this good
deed.
On March 19, 2024, the New Cairo Club, led by Mrs. Nihal ElBakry,
organized charitable initiative during Ramadan under the year’s theme,
“Shine a Light.” The initiative involved distributing 750 Iftar meals at
Al-Demerdash Hospital to the companions of patients and injured
individuals, with a primary focus on the emergency and surgical
departments. These companions often experience anxiety and stress and
may not have the opportunity to arrange their own Iftar meals. The
distribution was facilitated by club members, including Miss Lina
Shaker, Vice President, Miss Joy Mihanni, Mrs. Rania Al-Kashef and Miss
Alyssa Depoyan.
We express our gratitude to all club members for their continuous
dedication, support, and generous contributions to the club’s
initiatives.
Under the slogan of “Shine a Light” and in honor of the holy month of
Ramadan, Mrs. Maha Serour, President of Innerwheel El Nile Club, and
Mrs. Magda Mokhtar, the club’s treasurer, visited the literacy class in
the Asmarat district to monitor the recent advancements and provide
charitable provisions to all learners.
On March 5th/ 2024 , Members of Innerwheel El Nile, led by Mrs. Maha
Serour, joined forces with members from various Innerwheel clubs to
accompany Mrs. Mona Abulfetouh, Chairman of District 95, on her visit to
Innerwheel Tanta, led by Mrs. Amal Ezzat, and Innerwheel El Mansora, led
by Mrs. Shadia El Ashry.
The visit was a remarkable success, marked by a wonderful celebration
enjoyed by all. We extend our sincere gratitude to Innerwheel Tanta and
Innerwheel El Mansora for their exceptional hospitality, generosity, and
the warm, welcoming atmosphere that enveloped everyone.
IW Of Heliopolis Club.
Under the slogan “Shine A Light” and in a commitment to women’s
empowerment, the Heliopolis Club, led by Mrs. Salwa Selim, collaborated
with the Nile IW Club under Mrs. Maha Sorour and the Gezira Club under
Mrs. Azza Al-Mufti. They jointly participated in the expenses of a
literacy class at the Mansouriya Development Association in Ezbet Abdel
Qader. This class has 18 students, whose expenses will be covered. The
teachers at this location receive a monthly salary of 800 pounds each,
and 18 bags of stationery, valued at 35 pounds per bag, were distributed
to the students. Additionally, there is another classroom at Abeer Abdel
Salam School in the same area, with 28 students. The teacher there
receives a monthly salary of 1,000 pounds, and 30 bags of office
supplies, worth 35 pounds per bag, were provided to the students and
teacher.
In honor of the holy month of Ramadan, Mrs. Salwa Selim, the President
of the Heliopolis Club, presented Ramadan bags to the dear lady
students, caring for their well-being as top priority.
They are deeply appreciated and respected.
On Monday, February 17, 2024, a distinguished delegation, Headed by Mrs.
Mona Abu Al-Futouh, Chairman of D95 (Egypt and Jordan), Mrs. Omnia
Hanna, Honorary Secretary of D95, Mrs. Nora Fayk, Past Chairman of D95,
Mrs. Ghada Rahmy, Editor of D95, and various other esteemed guests,
visited the ‘Friends of Bright Tomorrow Association’ under the theme
“Shine a Light” to inaugurate the association’s various club projects.
The IWC of Nasr City, led by Mrs. Sherine Arafa, and the IWC of New
Cairo, led by Mrs. Nihal ElBakry, organized this event to celebrate the
success of these projects and reaffirm the commitment of District 95 and
its clubs to sustainable development.
The delegation received a warm welcome from Mrs. Shahnaz, the Chairman
of the Association’s Board of Directors, and the esteemed Mrs. Siham
El Gohary, the founder of IWC of Nasr City and Past IIW Board of
Director. The event was honored by the presence of distinguished
individuals, including Past NR Mrs. Afaf Maged, Past IIW Board of
Director Mrs. Ashnadelle Hilmy, Past Chairmen Mrs. Zinab El Ghazaly and
Past Chairmen Mrs. Awatef El Nasharty, as well as the Presidents of IW
Clubs that participated in the renovations of the Paper Recycling
Workshop, along with members from IWC.
Mrs. Shahnaz then introduced Mrs. Mona Aboul Fotouh to open the
workshops.
The inauguration showcased several impactful projects:
1- The Paper Recycling Workshop, generously donated by the Nasr City
Club, was modernized and developed by 12 IWCs to promote sustainable
practices.
2- The Al-Fursan Garden, a thoughtful contribution from the New Cairo
Club, serves as an agricultural training facility for students at
Dormies in the association. This initiative aims to provide practical
knowledge in agriculture and promote sustainability practices.
3- The Carpenter Workshop, made possible by a generous donation from the
Nasr City Club, offers a space for carpentry and woodworking projects,
providing valuable skills training and creative opportunities for the
local community.
4- The Thermal Printing Workshop, donated by the New Cairo Club,
provides an opportunity for young people to develop their computer
skills and learn about modern printing programs. This facility enables
printing on various items such as gift boxes, plastic bags, cups,
T-shirts, backpacks, and handbags, as well as banners for goods, plastic
products, textiles, fabric, bags, and school accessories.
5- The “Plant a Tree “Project is a collaborative effort between the
IWCs of Nasr City and New Cairo. As part of this initiative, ten fruit
trees have been successfully planted to promote environmental
sustainability. This joint effort exemplifies the positive impact of
community engagement in achieving common goals and enhancing the
surrounding communities.
The day was marked with expressions of joy and appreciation among the
members of the participating clubs, and Mrs. Shahinaz presented gracious
souvenirs to all attendees from the association’s workshop production.
Due to the the arrival of the holy month of Ramadan, Gezeira Sporting IW
Club, led by Ms. Azza El-Mofty, visited the Fatima Al Zahraa School at
War’ak Al Hadar which the club sponsors & supports. The visit was on
March 9th and 10th. The club, along with its members, distributed 67
Ramadan bags to students on the first day and 133 Ramadan boxes to
students, staff, and cleaners the next day. This showcases the club’s
commitment to making a difference by supporting those in need within the
community.
Mrs. Azza El Mofty, along with distinguished members of the Innerwheel
Gezira Sporting Club, orchestrated the yearly bazaar at the Gezira
Sporting Club on March 1st and 2nd. The event showcased a wide array of
items including household goods, food, silverware, and accessories. The
exhibition drew a substantial crowd of club members, and the profits
will go towards backing the club’s ongoing projects.
On Thursday, March 7, 2024, Vice President Mrs. Saher Gazarine of
Innerwheel Alexandria East, along with several members, paid a visit to
the association of Rashida El Hagaa Integrated House for Mental
Disabilities (“Life for All”). They were guided by Mrs. Soheir Mahfouz,
the association’s manager, on a tour to observe the various activities
practiced by the residents.
On March 6, 2024, Vice President Sahet Gazarine and members of
Innerwheel Alexandria East presented 115 cartons of Ramadan supplies to
the Egyptian Dwarfs Association under the People of Determination sector
in Rotary, overseen by our colleague Dr. Nagwa Essam.
Mr. Essam Shehata, the association’s manager, along with other members,
distributed the cartons to dwarf families, recognizing their economic
challenges based on social research findings.
