The National Foundation for Peace, Development and Human Rights, in partnership with the Australian Embassy in Cairo, implemented the Direct Aid Program (DAP) project entitled “Better Health for Women and Children 2025” in Cairo and Qalyubia.
The project aims to promote health awareness by protecting women and girls aged 15 to 45 from cervical cancer through awareness-raising, early screening, and the provision of vaccination, in addition to organizing free medical screening and treatment campaigns in coordination with women and the relevant health authorities. The project also targeted children aged 8 to 15 through eye screening campaigns and awareness-raising about the risks of excessive use of smart devices and its impact on visual impairment and eye health.
The project is being implemented in Cairo and Qalyubia and includes a digital awareness program through the Foundation’s platforms to reach the largest possible number of beneficiaries.
As part of the Foundation’s efforts to promote the health of women and children, the Foundation provided human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination services to 203 women and girls from the target groups, while conducting the necessary medical examinations before administering each dose to ensure the safety of the beneficiaries and monitor their health status in accordance with approved medical protocols.
Furthermore, throughout the project implementation period, the Foundation conducted eye health screening campaigns for children, benefiting 228 boys and girls. These campaigns resulted in the identification of 188 cases of visual impairment. Medical glasses equipped with Blue Cut lenses were provided to reduce the impact of blue light emitted by digital screens, thereby helping protect the eyes, improve children’s visual abilities, and enhance their opportunities for learning and active participation in educational activities.
The National Foundation for Peace, Development and Human Rights Holds an Awareness Seminar on Positive Parenting and Family Planning
The National Foundation for Peace, Development and Human Rights conducted an awareness seminar on the role of parents in positive parenting and family planning, as well as raising awareness about related diseases, such as cervical cancer and breast cancer.
The seminar was held in cooperation with the Matariya Social Affairs Administration – Development Department, Caritas Egypt, and the Matariya Health Administration, as part of the Foundation’s efforts to promote health and family awareness within the community.
The National Foundation for Peace, Development and Human Rights implemented the 360-Degree Program in cooperation with Aspire for Training and with funding from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), aiming to enhance community awareness of population issues and reproductive health, and contribute to changing negative behaviors and practices through community engagement and building the capacities of local leaders.
The program aimed to build the capacities of 450 community facilitators in the governorates of Cairo, Qalyubia, and Giza. They were trained to design and implement awareness-raising initiatives within their communities, contributing to the dissemination of awareness messages and the promotion of community dialogue on several priority issues, most notably family planning, reproductive health, early marriage, female genital mutilation (FGM), gender-based violence, all forms of violence against women, and women's rights and reproductive health.
The program was implemented alongside the broadcast of the television series Waraq El-Tout (Mulberry Leaves), produced as part of the 360-Degree Campaign. The series addresses several influential population and social issues and uses drama as an effective means of supporting community awareness efforts and expanding the reach of development messages to various target groups. This contributed to increased community engagement with the initiatives implemented by the facilitators at the local level.
Continued Implementation of the Nour Hayah Initiative
The National Foundation for Peace, Development and Human Rights continued implementing the activities of the Nour Hayah Initiative in cooperation with Tahya Misr Fund, with the aim of supporting underprivileged individuals and enabling them to access specialized healthcare services in the field of ophthalmology and eye surgery.
As part of the initiative, the Foundation successfully facilitated and carried out more than 250 cataract (white cataract) removal surgeries for the most vulnerable groups, contributing to the restoration of vision, improving beneficiaries’ quality of life, reducing complications associated with visual impairment and vision loss, and enhancing their ability to carry out their daily activities normally.
The National Foundation for Peace, Development and Human Rights implemented its first specialized medical convoy for eye disease screening, aiming to enhance access to healthcare services for the most vulnerable groups, facilitate the early detection of eye diseases, and reduce complications that may lead to visual impairment or vision loss.
The campaign benefited 117 patients and included specialized medical examinations, diagnosis of cases, and the provision of medical consultations. Cases requiring therapeutic or surgical interventions were referred to the relevant medical authorities. These efforts contribute to improving eye health, preventing complications, and enhancing the quality of life of beneficiaries.
The National Foundation for Peace, Development and Human Rights Implements the “Etma’en Ala Nafsak” (Get Reassured About Your Health) Campaign
The National Foundation for Peace, Development and Human Rights implemented the “Etma’en Ala Nafsak” campaign, aiming to support the state’s efforts to eliminate hepatitis C virus, promote a culture of early detection and disease prevention, and provide free screening services to the target groups.
The campaign resulted in medical screening for 174 beneficiaries for hepatitis C virus. It also included the provision of health awareness and preventive guidance, with cases confirmed to be infected referred to the relevant medical authorities to complete further examinations and receive the necessary treatment. These efforts contribute to reducing the spread of the disease, improving health indicators, and enhancing beneficiaries’ quality of life.
Awareness Seminar on the Risks of Female Genital Mutilation and Early Marriage
As part of the National Foundation for Peace, Development and Human Rights’ programs in the field of protection, combating violence against women, and eliminating harmful practices, the Foundation conducted an awareness seminar entitled “The Psychological and Physical Effects of Female Genital Mutilation and Early Marriage on Women.”
The seminar aimed to raise awareness among women and girls about the risks of female genital mutilation and early marriage, highlight their health, psychological, and social consequences, and enhance knowledge of women’s health and human rights. It also sought to encourage the adoption of positive community practices that contribute to protecting girls and reducing violence and harmful practices, thereby supporting the development of a more aware, just, and equal society.
