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Prof. Ghada Farouk, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Affairs at Ain Shams University, chaired the regular meeting of the sector council, during which she reviewed the university’s key activities and community efforts implemented across various governorates.

She opened the meeting by commending the success of the comprehensive development convoy in the areas of Halayeb and Shalateen, highlighting the strong turnout of local beneficiaries and praising the efforts of the participating faculties and centers. She also referred to the upcoming development convoy scheduled to take place in the village of Basiyounia in Fayoum Governorate on April 29.

During the session, she announced the adoption of the “Wafraha Tenawarha” initiative, which aims to promote a culture of rational electricity consumption among students, faculty members, and staff through a range of awareness activities, alongside the use of a unified visual identity across the campaign’s media materials.

She also reviewed the latest outcomes of the university’s Community Observatory, calling on students from faculties and institutes to join the volunteer team in cooperation with the Egyptian Red Crescent, in a move that strengthens youth engagement in community service.

In a related context, she highlighted the launch of an anti-drug awareness campaign titled “Addiction… An Easy Beginning and a Difficult End,” which includes a series of activities aimed at raising awareness of the dangers of addiction.

In support of sustainability efforts, the meeting also addressed the National Initiative for Smart Green Projects, organized by the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development, which seeks to tackle climate change challenges and promote sustainable development through the support of innovative projects.

The initiative includes six main categories: large-scale projects, medium-sized projects, startups, small local projects, women-led projects related to climate change, and non-profit community initiatives.

It offers opportunities for collaboration with funding bodies and international organizations, as well as the presentation of winning projects at its national conference. The top three winners receive financial awards and opportunities to participate in local and international conferences, including the COP31, scheduled to be held in Turkey.

Applications have been opened through the initiative’s official website, in accordance with the specified terms and criteria:click here