Society
Normalcy key to helping children cope with first day of school
September 19, 2011
Normalcy key to helping children cope with first day of school
For a couple of months now, Yasmine Abdel Razek has been preparing her daughter, Farida Tarek, for the first days…
Ousha for president!
September 18, 2011
Ousha for president!
He is smaller than on TV, but if you know the advertisement you'd recognize him right away, with his oozing…
Injaz Egypt teaches children to ‘Dare to Dream’
September 18, 2011
Injaz Egypt teaches children to ‘Dare to Dream’
Developing the capabilities of Egyptian youths so that they can prosper in the job market is one of the country's…
Propaganda is hitting the mark, but ultimately doomed to failure, say experts
September 14, 2011
Propaganda is hitting the mark, but ultimately doomed to failure, say experts
As political uncertainty continues to grip the nation, many Egyptians are continuing to express their apprehension over the ongoing circumstances…
Children’s corner: Medical check-ups before school starts
September 9, 2011
Children’s corner: Medical check-ups before school starts
The start of the new academic year is quickly approaching and that means a never-ending checklist of school requirements and…
Children’s corner: How to make a paper box
September 5, 2011
Children’s corner: How to make a paper box
With most Cairene children not yet back to school, we bring you the "Children's corner" mid-week! Planning arts and crafts…
Fish restaurant Samakmak moonlights as cabaret
September 2, 2011
Fish restaurant Samakmak moonlights as cabaret
As cars whiz back and forth on Egypt's Sahel road, carrying beachgoers to the pristine coastline in Hacienda or the…
A day of Eid and freedom, despite economic hardships
September 1, 2011
A day of Eid and freedom, despite economic hardships
Kids have taken over the streets of Cairo, proudly exhibiting their brand new shiny and colorful clothes. Fireworks resound across…
Eidyah: Money for children during Eid
August 31, 2011
Eidyah: Money for children during Eid
Everything is falling into place. Children are dressed in new clothes, street fairs and festivals are being held, and lights…
Joint campaign to work toward a harassment-free Eid
August 30, 2011
Joint campaign to work toward a harassment-free Eid
Volunteers have launched a campaign in Cairo and Alexandria to fight sexual harassment during Eid. The "Safe Eid for Egyptian…