Inner Wheel Club D95

IW Of Garden City .

The exhibition of the female artists, “visual arts,”organized by the artist Iman Afeefi at the Arts Hub of the Opera House, was opened by Dr. Safiya Qabbani, head of the Syndicate of Visual Artists, and Dr. Walid Naqoush, head of the Visual Arts Sector, on behalf of the Minister of Culture, Dr. Nevin Al-Kilani. The event was sponsored by Inner Wheel Garden City, under the presidency of Didi Al-Souarani.

The

exhibition of plastic art was for a group of female plastic artists from the Inner Wheel and Rotaract clubs.

Many members of society, media personalities, and satellite channels attended to share in the creative works of the female artist.

IW Of New Cairo Club.

Book Club.

On Saturday, January 20th, 2024, Mrs. Nihal Elbakry, head of the Inner Wheel Club of New Cairo, and Mrs. Sherine Arafa, head of the Inner Wheel Club of Nasr City, co-organized the fourth ‘Book Club’ meeting for the Inner Wheel year 2023-2024. The event, held under the theme “Shine a Light,” featured a discussion centered on the book “Fabrica” by Ahmed Al-Malwani. “Fabrica” is a fantasy novel that intricately weaves together myths and legends of the countryside with science fiction techniques. During the meeting, a special gift—a booklet expressing gratitude to the author and showcasing his works—was presented. This booklet was created by youths with special needs at the Friends of a Brighter Tomorrow. Association’s thermal printing workshop. The gathering proved to be both informative and enjoyable for all attendees.

Giza Alahram Club.

On Monday, January 22, the Giza Alahram Club, under the presidency of Mrs. Nadia Mansour and the club members, had the honor of receiving District chairman Mrs. Mona Abu Elfutouh , & honorary secretary Mrs. Omneya Hanna at the Ambassador Hotel in Dokki, where a meeting characterized by warmth and friendship was held. During the meeting, the club president presented the club’s sustainable and ongoing projects, as well as proposals for the coming period, in line with this year’s slogan “Shine a Light”.

Mrs. Mona AbuElfutouh then delivered a speech emphasizing the importance of clubs’ participation and collaboration in various activities and projects to ensure their successful completion and to enhance the connections and friendships between the clubs. She also stressed the need to continue monitoring sustainable projects, whether for the clubs or the region’s national projects in Region 95.

The meeting concluded with the exchange of gifts,

symbolizing the friendship and love that underlie the interaction.

On January 23rd 2024, Mrs. Dina Alawneh, President of IWC of Petra, along with Mrs. Nadine Al-Muasher, Vice President, Mrs. Lina Al-Husseini, Secretary, and Mrs. Mai Al-Masri, visited The National Center for Agricultural Research, where they were welcomed by Dr. Nizar Haddad, the Director General of the center. During the visit, the IWC of Petra extended support to the “Zero West Garden” project, an initiative within the agricultural innovation and entrepreneurship incubator. This project involves cultivating specific earthworms that consume organic waste, resulting in the production of vermicompost, a high-quality organic fertilizer.

Mrs. Alawneh highlighted that this backing aims to implement and transfer the project’s outcomes to three leading farms to optimize its advantages and promote the use of organic fertilizers.

“The continuity of the environmental protection project, and on the
occasion of the Centenary Establishment of the Innerwheel, is what we
have shined a light on today, Wednesday 17/1/2024.”

In conjunction with Arbor Day in Jordan. and in support of sustainable
projects, the Administrative Board of the Innerwheel Philadelphia Club,
headed by Hanan Ghawi, visited the Jordanian SOS Children’s Villages
Association, where fifty olive trees were planted, accompanied by the
Village children and members of the Village management.
Way to go Innerwheel Philadelphia

 IW Lotus Club
A significant environmental initiative was launched as part of this
year’s environmental projects under the slogan ‘Shine a Light ‘ and
in support of the United Nations Goal No. 5 for women and girls
empowerment.
On January 15/2024 Innerwheel club Lotus Misr headed by President Maha
Khairy, & members of committee of the
women empowerment:
Omayma El-Ghaiesh, Azza Al-Mahdi, Heba Ibrahim, and Sally El Torgman,
participated in implementing a project to train and enable 30 girls to
work and provide them with opportunities to guarantee a financial return
that will help them to succeed and live decent lives under difficult
economic conditions.
The project aims to train 30 female workers on the largest farm in
Egypt, “Mahmoud Helmy’s farm”(Flora Mix) in cooperation with the
National Council for Women.

The training includes a practical part and a theoretical part with a
certificate accredited by the National Council for Women, and Mahmoud
Helmy Farm (Flora Mix).

The practical part consists of:
1- The picking stage – packing – sorting according to export
specifications – storing in refrigerators and maintaining the cooling
cycle until arriving at the airport.
2- Making flower bouquets for export, and also for the local Egyptian
market, from a casual bouquet or a supermarket bouquet.

The theoretical part consists of:

1- An awareness campaign conducted by the National Council for Women on
the importance of women’s work and its impact on the family.

2- Encouraging women and girls to do micro projects, such as planting
roofs, making bouquets, or flower stalls kiosks.

“In love and giving, we light the way.
This year we celebrated the centenary of the establishment of the first
Inner Wheel Club by Margaret Golding in Cairo.
Over the years, a lasting friendship has united us with our District 95
& our Charitable projects have left a beautiful impact.
Mrs. Dina Kababji Alawneh , president of Petra IW club & executive
committee express their deep thanks, abundant love, and appreciation to
Mrs. Mona Abu Al-Fattouh, chairman of District 95 Egypt & Jordan, and
the board for their generous hospitality during our visit to Cairo to
celebrate this joyful occasion.
Our heartfelt gratitude also goes to Mrs. Nahla Sweiss, the National
Representative, and Mrs. Rula Hawi and Mrs. Reem Nazeih for their
sincere efforts and high-level organization, making our stay filled with
happiness and joy.
To all respected presidents and members, thank you for your warm
hospitality and the love that surrounded us.
Wishing you always the best, and until we meet again, with love and
peace.

“With love and affection, we got together, and we will get together
again soon.”

The Innerwheel Club of Philadelphia Members, headed by Mrs. Hanan Ghawi,
extend their gratitude and appreciation from the Innerwheel Clubs of
Egypt represented by Mrs. Mona Abu Al-Futouh and the Board Members of
District 95, Egypt and Jordan.

Touches of love and warmth were shown on your faces our beloved ladies
of Egypt. Your generosity and hospitality were beyond description with
what you have given to all of us .

May God perpetuate the love and familiarity between us.

All respect and appreciation to Mrs. Nahla Sweiss for her spirit of
friendship and familiarity. Thanks mixed with appreciation to the
wonderful Reem Nazih and Rula Hawi Farraj for the special touches in all
the arrangements during the trip.

Happy Centennial Innerwheel Day to all the ladies of Inner wheel of
District 95, Egypt and Jordan.

Inner wheel & Rotary
Working on strengthening the friendship among the clubs of Innerwheel
and clubs of Rotary. The club of Cairo River Nile along with Rotary club
of Zamalek and Rotary club of Heliopolis Corba as well as Innerwheel
club Garden City and Innerwheel club Lotus participated in the seminar
that was conducted by the famous media figure Mr. Osama Kamal.
Governer of Rotary District 2451
 Ayman Nazih & Mrs Mona Abu Elfutouh chairman of District 95, all
attended the event which was held on Wednesday 3rd January 2024 at Safir
Hotel in Dokki .

Garden City Club.
Didi Sourani, President of Garden City IW club participated in the “Art
for Sustainable Development” exhibition, themed “Shed Light,” at the
Opera House on the 29th of December. The exhibition, organized by Mrs.
Safia Al-Qabbani, Head of the Fine Artists Syndicate, was inaugurated by
the Minister of Culture, Dr. Nevin Al-Kilani, and Mrs. Laila Kamal
Al-Din. Notable attendees included Mrs. Lily Aboul Gheit and many
artists, as well as Egyptian and Arab dignitaries. Certificates of honor
were awarded to the participating artists, and Mrs. Lily Aboul Gheit
received the union’s shield. Additionally, the Arab Council for
Innovation recognized Didi Sourani’s contributions and presented her
with the union’s shield.