street children
One last hope: A homeless children’s shelter struggles amid the country’s economic woes
Life & Style
September 11, 2012
One last hope: A homeless children’s shelter struggles amid the country’s economic woes
Shaimaa, 22, has Parkinson’s disease. She has been living on the streets of Cairo for most of her life.…
Two new suspects accused of selling blood of homeless children
Egypt
April 25, 2012
Two new suspects accused of selling blood of homeless children
Cairo security arrested two new suspects in connection to a case concerning homeless children whose blood was collected and sold…
New campaign to protect street children launches 3-pronged strategy
Egypt
April 21, 2012
New campaign to protect street children launches 3-pronged strategy
The Egyptian authorities must protect children at risk of violence and abuse while in state custody, activists said during the…
Govt to incorporate street children in new health insurance system
Egypt
December 25, 2011
Govt to incorporate street children in new health insurance system
Street children will be included in a new medical insurance system, Health Minister Fouad al-Nawawy said on Sunday. He added…
Military broke the law by broadcasting minors’ testimonies, says rights group
Egypt
December 20, 2011
Military broke the law by broadcasting minors’ testimonies, says rights group
The Egyptian Foundation for Advancement of Childhood Conditions (EFACC) has denounced the accusation made by the Supreme Council of the…
Are street children being paid to incite violence?
Egypt
December 19, 2011
Are street children being paid to incite violence?
Since the latest round of violence in downtown Cairo began on Friday morning, claims have emerged from both human rights…
Monday’s papers: Question marks
Egypt
December 19, 2011
Monday’s papers: Question marks
"Who’s to blame?!!" — Al-Gomhurriya wants to know, posing the question on the state-owned paper’s front page over a crude…
Study: 3 million children living on Egypt’s streets
Egypt
August 11, 2011
Study: 3 million children living on Egypt’s streets
There are 3 million street children in Egypt as a result of social injustice and slum life, according to a…
Street children among those who stand to gain from revolution
Egypt
July 25, 2011
Street children among those who stand to gain from revolution
While various groups in Egypt have been clamoring to have their say and influence the future of their country, one…
Dreaming of Tomorrow: Banati Foundation Photography Fundraiser
Life & Style
January 22, 2011
Dreaming of Tomorrow: Banati Foundation Photography Fundraiser
The Banati Foundation grabbed the attention of the media and public alike on 20 January with the opening of its second…