Under
the patronage of Dr. Maya Morsy, Minister of Social Solidarity, and Prof.
Yasser Magdy Hatata, President of Fayoum University, and under the supervision
of Dr. Mohamed El-Okaby, Assistant Minister of Social Solidarity for Strategic
Communication, the Ministry's official spokesperson, and General Supervisor of
Social Solidarity Units in Egyptian Universities, Prof. Assem El-Essawy, Vice
President of the University for Community Service and Environmental Development
and Supervisor of the Postgraduate Studies and Research Sector, attended the
activities of the International Volunteer Day celebration organized by the
University's Social Solidarity Unit.
This
took place on Thursday, December 11, 2025, in the auditorium of the Institute
of Research and Strategic Studies for Nile Basin Countries. Also present were
Mr. Abdel Nasser Bakry, General Director of Community Service and Environmental
Development, Ms. Ghada Mostafa Sadeq, Director of the Office of the Vice
President for Community Service and Environmental Development, Ms. Asmaa Abdel
Qader, Director of the University's Social Solidarity Unit, the unit's team,
and a number of students.
During
his speech, Prof. Assem El-Essawy emphasized that volunteer work is a
fundamental pillar in building awareness and responsibility among young people.
He pointed out that volunteers represent a supporting force for Fayoum
University's plans to serve the community and implement various development
initiatives.
He also
discussed several inspiring examples of student participation in community
initiatives both within and outside the university, explaining mechanisms for supporting
new volunteer ideas. He commended the role of the Social Solidarity Unit in
establishing a culture of volunteering and providing real opportunities for
students to participate and gain practical experience.
Prof.
Assem El-Essawy stressed that volunteering is not a side activity but rather a
fundamental element in building the character of university students,
especially given the university's interest in its students who take initiatives
and its commitment to providing a stimulating environment that enables them to
play their role in community development projects. He called on students to
continue working as a team, emphasizing that the value of volunteering is
revealed when a young person leaves a real impact on their community.
The celebration
was held as part of the Social Solidarity Unit's commemoration of International
Volunteer Day, with the participation of a group of volunteers, to promote a
culture of giving and cultivate values of belonging and social responsibility
within the university. The event also included a presentation of the
"Volunteer Hours" program, which allows students to register their
contributions according to clear criteria, thus helping to build an accurate
database and support a culture of organized volunteering. The program aims to
motivate students, develop their skills, and provide them with experiences that
support their career paths.
The
celebration concluded with the honoring of a group of outstanding volunteers in
recognition of their contributions and efforts, with an emphasis on continued
cooperation in implementing volunteer initiatives that serve university
students and the local community.
