Business Today Egypt | October – November 2023, Special Edition

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Nurturing Hope and Health: The Egyptian
Food Bank launches Orphan Feeding
Program across Egypt
The Egyptian Food Bank has launched Orphan Feeding Program
with the primary objectives of feeding the highest possible number
of orphaned individuals, enhancing their quality of life, protecting
them from malnutrition, and promoting awareness of the critical role
of nutrition in orphanages.
The program caters to orphans aged from one day to 18 years,
with a total of 3,388 orphans, including 1,074 cancer patients and
children with disabilities Egyptian Food Bank is dedicated to serving
126,000 meals monthly to address the nutritional needs of
these children in various orphanages contributing to their growth,
development, and enhancement of their mental and physical abilities.
This helps improve their quality of life and prepares them for better
opportunities in the future.
“Our comprehensive strategy incorporates the protection pillar,
which includes Orphan Feeding Program. Our aim is to protect the
most vulnerable segments of society from food insecurity by delivering
a consistent supply of nutritious components to meet their
monthly needs,” stated Mohsen Sarhan, CEO of Egyptian Food Bank.
“The Orphan Feeding Program is singularly focused on protecting
orphans from malnutrition, broadening the scope of nutritional initiatives,
and ensuring that these orphans receive nourishing food components
to foster their physical well-being and cognitive development.
This endeavour equips them for a brighter future, enhancing
their employability prospects by enriching their cognitive abilities and
providing essential nutrients vital for their entire growth.”
In pursuit of its diversified approach to support a range of beneficiaries,
Egyptian Food Bank initiated its advocacy for orphan welfare
in Egypt back in 2006. This strategic shift encompassed the inclusion
of orphanages within the eligible recipients of the monthly food program,
administered under the umbrella of our protection pillar. The
Food Bank’s commitment extends to safeguarding the well-being of
children through various avenues, including school nutrition and infant
nutrition for mothers with a particular emphasis on orphanages
to mitigate the risk of malnutrition.
To fulfil this mission, Egyptian Food Bank extends monthly food
assistance to registered orphanages, which are affiliated with us and
dispersed across 14 governorates throughout the country. These
governorates include Cairo, Giza, Qalyubia, Asyut, Alexandria, Luxor,
Beheira, Dakahlia, Sharqia, Fayoum, Menoufia, Minya, Beni Suef, and
Kafr El-Sheikh. The provision of meals to orphaned children incurs
a cost of EGP25 per meal, and we offer several support options to
our valued donors, including the ability to sustain an orphan’s nutrition
for one month at EGP750, for six months at EGP4,500, or for an
entire year at EGP9,000.
King’s School the Crown Adopts
Globally-renowned Early Learning
Platform, Arc Pathway
King’s School the Crown, a prestigious school situated
in the heart of Palm Hills Developments’ 6th October,
announced its adoption of globally-renowned, Arc
Pathway as the primary platform for its Early Learning
School, becoming the first school to use it in Egypt.
This forward-thinking move underscores King’s School
the Crown’s commitment to providing parents with a
comprehensive and user-friendly tool, which will allow
them to stay closely connected with their child’s development.
Arc Pathway was carefully chosen due to its exceptional
capabilities that align perfectly with King’s School
the Crown’s mission to offer the highest quality education
and communication experience to parents and students
alike. It also highlights the school’s dedication to
staying at the forefront of educational technology and
ensuring parents are actively engaged in their child’s
learning journey.
Commenting on the adoption of Arc Pathway, Mr.
Joel Worrall, Executive Head of King’s School the
Crown, stated, “We are proud to partner with Arc Pathway
to enhance the educational experience for our students
and their families. This platform aligns perfectly
with our commitment to innovation, transparency, and
meaningful parent engagement. With Arc Pathway,
we are not only streamlining communication but also
creating a more enriching and personalized learning
experience for our youngest learners.”
Arc Pathway revolutionises communication by
seamlessly connecting parents with their child’s progress
through its mobile application, fostering unprecedented
accessibility between educators and families.
Additionally, Arc Pathway distinguishes itself with its
comprehensive array of features, consolidating vital
components like observations, baselines, personalised
goals, assessments, a care diary, and messaging capabilities
into a user-friendly interface. This empowering
platform actively involves parents in their child’s educational
journey, enabling them to share their insights,
labelled as ‘Special Moments,’ maximising the collaborative
and holistic learning experience.
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