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A world of difference: United World Colleges help Egyptian students step out

A world of difference: United World Colleges help Egyptian students step out

Not many Egyptians are able to move out of their parents’ home aged 16. In fact, most Egyptians continue to…
Cart food, off the cart: Nicely packaged street food makes it to Mohandiseen

Cart food, off the cart: Nicely packaged street food makes it to Mohandiseen

In an attempt to catch up with its trendy neighboring district, Zamalek, Mohandiseen has recently welcomed its first “street food”…
Egyptian female martial artists break norms and reap the benefit: Self-defense and confidence

Egyptian female martial artists break norms and reap the benefit: Self-defense and confidence

Mira Nassif, former Egyptian judo champion, master’s student and small-business owner, credits judo for her current success. “The courage to…
Amid hardship, migration becomes popular

Amid hardship, migration becomes popular

With the dire economic situation, current political instability and increasing sectarian strife becoming part of everyday living and conversation, many…
Chocolate for Cairo: One city, two women, 60 chocolates

Chocolate for Cairo: One city, two women, 60 chocolates

Purchasing chocolate is not an easy task. While it may take you seconds to pick a candy bar at the…
International Women’s Day in Egypt: Three profiles

International Women’s Day in Egypt: Three profiles

International Women’s Day, celebrated on 8 March each year, is a day to honor women and the struggle for women’s…
The healing process: Treatment for survivors of sexual violence

The healing process: Treatment for survivors of sexual violence

A woman recounts her experience of sexual violence to you. It may be tempting if she is crying to tell…
In the news: Documenting sexual violence

In the news: Documenting sexual violence

There is barely a media outlet in Egypt that has not covered sexual violence in the wake of violations and…
On guard: Confronting sexual assault

On guard: Confronting sexual assault

On 25 January, the date of the revolution’s second anniversary, more than 20 cases of sexual assault or rape took…
Fitness packaged: CrossFit in Egypt to change lives

Fitness packaged: CrossFit in Egypt to change lives

This piece was originally published in Egypt Independent's weekly - See more at: https://www.egyptindependent.com/news/world-their-backyard-children-ard-al-lewa-learn-about-differences-through-safarni#sthash.ZXGUUsHC.dpuf With its strong presence in the…
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