Under the patronage of Prof. Yasser Magdy
Hatata, President of Fayoum University, and within the framework of cooperation
between the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, the Ministry
of Youth and Sports, and Special Olympics Egypt, Prof. Sherif El-Attar, Vice
President of the University for Education and Student Affairs, inaugurated the
"University Unity and Intgration Day" activities on Wednesday,
November 12, 2025, at the University's Central Library.
The event was attended by Dr. Ahmed Sarhan,
Director of the Health Program; Dr. Tarek El-Naggar, Director of Initiatives at
Special Olympics Egypt; Dr. Ibrahim Gomaa, Director of the Artificial
Intelligence Department at the Ministry of Youth and Sports; Prof. Wael Tobar,
General Coordinator of Student Activities; Dr. Rania Shaaban, Director of the
University's Center for Students with Disabilities; Ms. Salwa Fouad, Director
General of Student Welfare; and a number of administrators and students. Prof. Sherif
El-Attar emphasized Fayoum University's commitment to providing for all the
needs of its students with disabilities, as well as making available all the
necessary material, human, and technological resources to overcome any
obstacles they may face during their university studies. He explained that this
meeting was part of the activities of the National Project for Raising Youth
Awareness on the Best Practices for Interacting with People with Disabilities
in Academic and Professional Life.
During the meeting, the guests explained that
this day was part of the Egyptian Special Olympics' strategy aimed at spreading
a culture of intgration and awareness among university and higher institute
students. They pointed out that the National Project for Raising Youth
Awareness represents an important step towards building a more understanding
and accepting society for people with disabilities in academic and scientific
fields.
The meeting also included introducing the
students to the programs and activities of the Egyptian Special Olympics and
its goals in supporting and empowering people with intellectual disabilities.
Discussions also focused on ways to overcome bullying and face various life
challenges, with the aim of promoting the concept of inclusion and positive
interaction between youth and people with intellectual disabilities.
