Society
Women support patrols and neighborhoods find new pride
February 7, 2011
Women support patrols and neighborhoods find new pride
If it wasn’t for the neighborhood watch systems and the relatively primitive protection tools that Egyptians have used in the…
New voices in the crowds: Protests draw first-timers to the streets
January 27, 2011
New voices in the crowds: Protests draw first-timers to the streets
As tens of thousands of protesters overwhelmed the nation this week, several first-time protesters explain what prompted them to join…
Tips for staying safe in a demonstration
January 26, 2011
Tips for staying safe in a demonstration
With the recent events taking place around Cairo and Egypt, it’s probably worth taking a moment to look at how…
Women Entrepreneurs in Action: Making art accessible to all
January 25, 2011
Women Entrepreneurs in Action: Making art accessible to all
Cherine Badrawy and Taya al-Zayadi are the two art lovers behind the launch of Tache Art, a new gallery in…
Buying birth control: Sexual stigmas and STDs
January 25, 2011
Buying birth control: Sexual stigmas and STDs
In Egypt, where no national survey has been conducted on sexually transmitted infections (STIs) other than HIV in over ten…
Dreaming of Tomorrow: Banati Foundation Photography Fundraiser
January 22, 2011
Dreaming of Tomorrow: Banati Foundation Photography Fundraiser
The Banati Foundation grabbed the attention of the media and public alike on 20 January with the opening of its second…
Children’s corner: Mid-year vacation in Cairo
January 21, 2011
Children’s corner: Mid-year vacation in Cairo
Mid-year vacation is approaching, so if you haven't planned to take your family to a Red Sea resort city, here…
Tawla: A tale of strategy
January 18, 2011
Tawla: A tale of strategy
Dazzled by the noise of the dice hitting the tables around her, an American friend of ours looked at the…
Streets of Cairo: The evolution of Street 90
January 15, 2011
Streets of Cairo: The evolution of Street 90
Five years ago, if you were on Street 90, chances are you were lost on your way to a family…
Children’s corner: A spoon of honey
January 14, 2011
Children’s corner: A spoon of honey
Among many families in Cairo, a spoon of honey is a suggested remedy for almost everything. It is offered to…