the completion of the first stage of the Care leavers independence program
Wataneya started with developing 39 youth from 4 care homes through the care leavers independence program in collaboration with Drosos Foundation, Sawiris Foundation For Social Development and AlEXBANK. The first phase is completed as well as the child protection training programs, staff psychological support program in collaboration with Rakhaway organization for mental health.
Sanad Forum”Kafala”
Wataneya is preparing to launch the second forum for alternative care, entitled “In the life of sponsorship”, which is expected to be at the end of next June, which will highlight the importance of sponsoring children without parental care in alternative families from more than one psychological, religious, social and legal aspect. The forum presents […]
Wataneya participates in the International Volunteer Day
Under the auspices of the Ministry of Social Solidarity, Wataneya participated for the third time in the International Volunteer Day in cooperation with UNV Egy. Wataniya presented a workshop on “Culture of Volunteer Work in Care Homes”, which aims to shed light on the role of the volunteer in care homes, his responsibility towards children […]
Professional Practitioner Training with Helwan University
In collaboration with Helwan University, Wataneya provided field training inside care homes for 40 students from the Faculty of Social Work on the techniques of professional practice with children without parental care.
Wataneya Launching Sanad Forum “From Care to Independence”
Under the title “From care… to independence” Wataneya launched the third Sanad Forum for 2021, in the presence of a distinguished group of speakers from civil society partners, private sector, and care homes that provided different types of support to youth transitioning from care. The forum also hosted young men and women without parental care […]
A New Call for “Mubader”
Wataneya Society opens a call for applications for the second batch of “Mubader” program. “Mubader” targets youth “18- above” to develop their capabilities to lead the change in their societies, and create innovative solutions to deal with their challenges. This journey is scheduled to begin in March and will last for 10 months, in which […]
Azza Abd El Hamid among the list of WoEgypt 50 Going on 30
Women of Egypt chose Mrs. Azza Abd El Hamid, founder and CEO of Wataneya Society to be among the honored list of WoEgypt 50 Going on 30. The list includes 50 dynamic, trailblazer women, who believe that growing older is not just about getting wiser—but also getting stronger, bolder and more inspirational. And, importantly, they’re […]
Mrs.Azza Abdel Hamed Honored as part of Mobaderoon Conference
The Minister of Social Solidarity, Dr. Nevin Al-Kabbag, honored Mrs. Azza Abdel Hamid as part of Mobaderoon Conference to Facilitate Access and Inclusion for Persons with Disabilities, which was organized by the Ministry of Social Solidarity under the patronage of Prime Minister Dr. Mustafa Madbouly. This comes for her pioneering voluntary role as founder and […]
Wataneya Launchs “Gaylak Men Henak”
One of Wataneya’s core values is to lead by empowering youth to voice and share their own experience. This is why Wataneya launched “Gaylak Men Hnak”, a YouTube channel to broadcast and share the lived experiences and challenges of care leavers. Click hereto subscribe.
Wataneya Celebrates Life_After_18
In collaboration with Drosos Foundation, Wataneya society celebrated the completion of the first batch of “Care leavers independence program” We celebrated with 36 youth who completed a 10 month program of life skills, independence skills, and employability skills with the aim of safe independence and integration into society after leaving care homes . The journey […]