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Pure Water: The Essence of Life

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Pure Water: The Essence of Life

As part of ongoing efforts to uplift vulnerable communities and enhance
essential infrastructure in Beheira Governorate, a cooperation agreement
was signed on February 23, 2025, between the Beheira Drinking Water and
Sanitation Company and the Inner Wheel Clubs of District 95 (Egypt and
Jordan). The ceremony was honored by the presence of Dr. Jacqueline
Azer, Governor of Beheira, Eng. Mamdouh Raslan, Chairman of the Holding
Company for Drinking Water and Sanitation, and Mrs. Hanaa El-Sadat, Vice
Chairman of Inner Wheel District 95 Egypt and Jordan.

This landmark agreement is set to provide clean drinking water to 203
underprivileged families in Abu Hamad and Damanhur, with an estimated
total investment of 1,015,000 Egyptian pounds. The agreement was
formally signed by Eng. Mohamed Nashat, Chairman of the Beheira Drinking
Water and Sanitation Company, and Mrs. Maha Khairy, President of the
Inner Wheel Club of Lotus, in the presence of distinguished Inner Wheel
Club presidents and members.

Dr. Jacqueline Azer welcomed the attendees, commending the invaluable
contributions of Inner Wheel Clubs in fostering sustainable development
and improving essential services, particularly in delivering clean
drinking water to those in dire need. Eng. Mamdouh Raslan reaffirmed the
Holding Company’s steadfast commitment to initiatives that elevate the
quality of life for citizens, expressing gratitude for the fruitful
partnership with Inner Wheel Clubs.

In a further stride toward comprehensive community support, members of
the Inner Wheel Clubs announced that a portion of the funding will be
allocated to sanitation projects, ensuring a holistic system of
essential services.

As a gesture of appreciation, commemorative shields were presented to
Dr. Jacqueline Azer, Eng. Mamdouh Raslan, Eng. Mohamed Nashat, and Mrs.
Abeer Dajani, Chairman of Inner Wheel District 95 Egypt and Jordan, in
recognition of their unwavering dedication to this noble cause.

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Early Cancer Detection Initiative

District 95 Egypt and Jordan
“Early Cancer Detection Initiative”
Sceening and Health Awareness Sessions

On January 11, 2025, under the theme “Heartbeat of Humanity,” Inner
Wheel Club (IWC) of Lotus Egypt, led by Maha Khairy, organized a vital
medical initiative for early breast cancer detection. The event, held at
the National Foundation for Family and Community Development in
Al-Asmarat, Mokattam, featured a mobile unit provided by the Ministry of
Health and the Cancer Institute. This unit offered free screenings for
breadwinning women, focusing on early detection and proactive health
measures.

In addition to the screenings, health awareness sessions were conducted
to educate participants on cancer prevention, self-examinations, and
healthy living practices.

The initiative was supported by distinguished attendees, including
National Representative Mrs. Samia Aboul Fotouh, District 95 President
Mrs. Abir El-Dajani, and several esteemed board members and club
presidents. This effort is part of District 95’s 2024-2025 health
program, dedicated to combating cancer through early detection and
prevention.

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Support people with special abilities

District95 Egypt and Jordan
Support people with special abilities
Annual Cost 200,000L.E

On Monday, September 2, 2024, under the theme “Heartbeat of
Humanity,” Inner Wheel Club of Lotus Egypt, led by Maha Khairy, signed
a cooperation protocol with the Awladna Foundation for the Arts of
People with Special Abilities during a press conference. This
collaboration aims to establish joint programs that support, train, and
market the activities of the foundation’s members with special
abilities.

Key Details of the Cooperation:

Support and Training:
The Inner Wheel Lotus Club will sponsor various workshops and activities
organized by the foundation throughout the year to develop the artistic
skills and talents of its members.

The club will provide all necessary materials and supplies for the
workshops, depending on their nature, at an annual cost of EGP 200,000.

Marketing:
The club will also handle the marketing of handicrafts and artworks
produced by these children with special abilities at various exhibitions

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Celebration Literacy Project Success

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 Celebration Literacy Project Success
Beneficiaries 200 Women

On January 11, 2025, under the theme “Heartbeat of Humanity,” a
celebration was held by Inner Wheel Club of Lotus Misr , led by
President Maha Khairy, to honor 200 women who successfully completed the
literacy program. The project, spearheaded by the club’s founder Nazek
Al-Alfi, operates under the umbrella of the Farouk El-Baz Association
for Building Tomorrow’s Scientists

The event was attended by Ms. Samia Abu Al-Fotouh, National
Representative, and Ms. Abeer Al-Dajani, Chairman of District 95 Egypt
and Jordan. Representatives from the General Authority for Adult
Education, members of the Farouk El-Baz Association Board of Directors,
and the Food Bank also participated, with the Food Bank providing a food
package to each successful woman supporting herself and her family.

Additionally, the event featured the presence of Mrs. Awatef
Al-Nasharty, Chairman Extension of District95, Mrs. Ashnadel Helmy and
Mrs. Omnia Hana, Honorary Secretary of District 95 Egypt and Jordan,
along with several club presidents.

The celebration was evidence of the commitment to empowering women and
fostering education under the theme”Heartbeat of Humanity” .

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Governor of Cairo Supports Rooftop Cultivation Initiative in Asmarat

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Governor of Cairo Supports Rooftop Cultivation Initiative in Asmarat

Under the esteemed slogan “Heartbeat of Humanity,” on February 10, 2025,
the Governor of Cairo, Dr. Ibrahim Saber Khalil, paid a visit to the
National Institution for Family and Community Development in the Asmarat
district of Mokattam to review the Inner wheel  Club of Lotus Misr
initiative, in collaboration with Inner wheel Clubs District 95, Egypt
and Jordan, for rooftop cultivation.

His Excellency expressed profound admiration for the project and its
impressive outcomes, affirming his commitment to supporting and
expanding rooftop cultivation initiatives to ensure their sustainability
and widespread implementation across the Asmarat district.

Dr. Khalil was graciously received by Mrs. Nazek Al-Alfi, founder of
Innerwheel  Club of Lotus Misr , alongside Mrs. Ashnadel Helmy, former
Chairman of Inner Wheel District 95, Egypt and Jordan, and Mrs. Maha
Khairy, current president of Inner Wheel Club of Lotus Misr .

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Spupport Special Abilities at Egyptian Entrepreneurs Fair

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Spupport Special Abilities at Egyptian Entrepreneurs Fair

From November 21 to 23, 2024, under the theme “Heartbeat of Humanity,”
Inner Wheel Club of Lotus Egypt, led by Maha Khairy, promoted products
from the Awladna Foundation for the Arts of People with Special
Abilities at the “Egyptian Entrepreneurs Fair” held at Gezira Sporting
Club. The event aimed to support micro-business owners and was sponsored
by Nazek Al-Alfy, founder of the club. Children with special abilities
participated actively by selling the products themselves.

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Environment sustainability project Women empowerment

District 95 (Egypt and Jordan)
Environment sustainability project
Women empowerment

On January 11, 2025, under the theme “Heartbeat of Humanity,” Mrs. Samia
Abu Al-Fotouh, the National Representative, and Mrs. Abeer -Dajani,
Chairman of District 95 (Egypt and Jordan), accompanied by their
distinguished board members and several club presidents, visited the
National Institution for Family and Community Development in the Asmarat
district of Mokattam The purpose of the visit was to inspect the Roof
Gardening Project, spearheaded by the Inner Wheel Lotus Misr Club, led
by Mrs. Maha Khairy, with the support of the club’s founder, Mrs. Nazek
Al-Alfi, and the active participation of several clubs from both Egypt
and Jordan.

This initiative is one of the district’s key environmental
sustainability projects for the year 2024-2025, and it has launched its
first phase by cultivating the rooftop of the National Institution for
Family and Community Development in Asmarat. The project utilizes the
innovative Dutch bucket technique to grow vegetables and fruits,
ensuring efficient water usage and fostering self-sufficiency for
families and the wider community.

In addition to its environmental benefits, the project aims to empower
women, particularly those who are the primary breadwinners in their
families. It offers training sessions to teach them the techniques of
roof gardening, as well as skills in marketing and selling their
produce, thereby helping them generate income and improve their
livelihoods.

The following Inner Wheel clubs are participating in this impactful
project: Inner Wheel Lotus Misr, Inner Wheel Zamalek, Inner Wheel New
Cairo, Inner Wheel Cairo West, Inner Wheel Cairo North, Inner Wheel
Garden City, Inner Wheel Nile, Inner Wheel Sharm El Sheikh, Inner Wheel
Nasr City, and from Jordan, Inner Wheel Amman.

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IW Of LOTUS CLUB – collaboration with the Awladna Association for special needs

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After a training workshop held on February 9, the Lotus IW Club collaborated with the Awladna Association for special needs and our colleague Soheir Abdulkader. The club received 150 flowers which were arranged in napkins and donated for Valentine’s Day. This effort aimed to raise awareness about the contributions of children with special needs. President of IW Lotus Club, Maha Khairy, along with some members, attended this collaboration.

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IW Lotus Club – Woman Empowerment activity

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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.

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Lotus club – celebrating 100 years of the formation of the first club in Manchester

The IW clubs all over the world are celebrating 100 years of the
formation of the first club in Manchester. On this special occasion,
many IW clubs in Cairo met. New Giza club with some members met @ Andrea
restaurant to celebrate the occasion.
Lotus club was represented by Nabila Omran &.Omima Al Gayesh.
Members of D95 board attended with District chairman Mona Abu Alfutouh.
Some memorial photos were taken to celebrate the occasion.