Meeting of the Community Service and Environmental Development Council No. (223)

Under the auspices of Prof. Sherif Mohamed Sabry El-Attar, Acting President of Fayoum University, and chaired by Prof. Assem El-Essawy, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development, the Community Service and Environmental Development Council held its 223^rd session on Monday, August 17, 2026, with the attendance of the esteemed members.

The Council was informed of Prof. Assem El-Essawy's participation in the meeting held by Dr. Mohamed Hany Ghoneim, Governor of Fayoum, with relevant authorities to discuss mechanisms for joint cooperation with Fayoum University. This cooperation will focus on utilizing the field study prepared by the Community Service and Environmental Development sector through the University's "Community Problems Monitoring and Study Unit." The study covered 10 villages across the governorate, aiming to identify their needs for various basic services, thereby facilitating access to services for citizens and supporting sustainable development plans.

The Council was also informed of the introductory meeting organized by Fayoum University via teleconference during the fourth session of the National Initiative for Smart Green Projects. This meeting aimed to raise awareness of the initiative's objectives and encourage young people, researchers, and entrepreneurs to submit innovative projects that support the transition to a green economy.

The Council was also informed of the Supreme Council of Universities' letter regarding the Social Observatory report from the National Center for Social and Criminological Research, entitled: "Public Perspectives on Some Controversial Issues in Personal Status Matters." The report aims to monitor the opinions of a sample of the general public on some issues currently under public debate. It contributes to informing experts and decision-makers as they draft a new personal status law, reflecting societal trends on these issues, thus ensuring the effectiveness and public acceptance of such legislation. The report was also sent to the relevant faculties, including the Faculties of Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence, Arts, Dar Al-Uloom (Faculty of Islamic Studies), Social Work, Law, and the University's Community Problems Monitoring Unit.

Furthermore, several protocols and cooperation agreements were presented to entities interested in collaborating with the Community Service and Environmental Development sector at Fayoum University.