Society
Nutrition in disguise: Nibblies hides the yucky foods in snacks
November 26, 2012
Nutrition in disguise: Nibblies hides the yucky foods in snacks
Habiba Omar’s son is “a horrible eater,” she says. At a year and a half, he would only eat biscuits…
Vital Voices walk connects women leaders
November 21, 2012
Vital Voices walk connects women leaders
In an effort to highlight the importance of female leadership across the nation, Egyptians joined women around the world in…
A dying artform: Traditional handicraft production is on the verge of extinction
November 11, 2012
A dying artform: Traditional handicraft production is on the verge of extinction
The shift from modern houses with bright and loud colors, American-style open kitchens and practical pieces of furniture, to more…
A kaleidoscope of fun: A new children’s magazine hopes to educate and stimulate youngsters
November 2, 2012
A kaleidoscope of fun: A new children’s magazine hopes to educate and stimulate youngsters
Dina Elabd is a soft-spoken 22-year-old with an impressive, goal-driven vision. She’s tall with a surprisingly composed demeanor — one…
No more pencils, no more books: School supplies are getting more costly
October 22, 2012
No more pencils, no more books: School supplies are getting more costly
Going back to school has been taking a toll on family budgets as school supply prices hit parents’ pockets even…
Ride to change lives: Harley Davidson parades to support World Food Program
October 21, 2012
Ride to change lives: Harley Davidson parades to support World Food Program
Charity work along with bikers in leather jackets were the order of the day at the Arkan Mall in…
Are you man enough? Men on both sides of fight against harassment
October 18, 2012
Are you man enough? Men on both sides of fight against harassment
Since one of the country's first anti-sexual harassment protests in May, many men have taken part. To them, it seems…
Cairo students explain what they do after the bell rings
October 15, 2012
Cairo students explain what they do after the bell rings
You might expect children to be upset that the new school year has begun, but some are far from it.…
No more birds and bees: A lack of information in schools could harm the public’s sexual health
October 14, 2012
No more birds and bees: A lack of information in schools could harm the public’s sexual health
Two years after the Education Ministry removed the entire sexual and reproductive health chapters from the national curriculum, studies show…
Egypt’s school system: Taking a look at schools, their curricula, and accreditation
October 5, 2012
Egypt’s school system: Taking a look at schools, their curricula, and accreditation
According to UNICEF, 95.4 percent of the population in Egypt aged between six and 18 years old is enrolled in…