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The Faculty of Arts at Ain Shams University organized a seminar entitled "The Egyptian Role in Humanitarian and Relief Work," hosting Dr. Amal Imam, Executive Director of the Egyptian Red Crescent. This event was held as part of the university's leading community role and its commitment to instilling the values ​​of humanitarian giving and enhancing national awareness among students.

At the beginning of the event, Prof. Hanan Kamel Metwally, Dean of the Faculty, delivered a welcoming address, expressing her great pleasure at hosting Dr. Amal Imam. She praised Dr. Imam's international standing and prominent role in humanitarian work, emphasizing that the Egyptian Red Crescent represents one of the most important humanitarian arms that reflects Egypt's civilized image and its historical role in supporting people and assisting those affected by crises.

The Dean of the Faculty affirmed that Egypt has always been at the forefront of countries providing humanitarian aid, noting that hosting these national figures within the university contributes to transferring practical experience to students, reinforcing the values ​​of volunteer work, and instilling a spirit of social responsibility, in line with the university's mission to prepare conscious and capable individuals to serve the nation.

She also pointed out that universities are no longer merely beacons of science and knowledge, but have become platforms for building individuals and shaping their national and humanitarian awareness. She emphasized that the Faculty of Arts at Ain Shams University is always keen to host influential figures who provide shining examples for students and open new horizons for their participation in community and humanitarian work.

Dr. Amal Imam began her speech by reviewing the historical and humanitarian role of the Egyptian Red Crescent, one of the oldest humanitarian organizations in Egypt and an active member of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. The Federation's origins date back to 1863 with the founding of the International Committee of the Red Cross in Switzerland, which later became the world's largest humanitarian network, comprising more than 190 national societies through which millions of volunteers work to provide humanitarian aid to those in need and those affected by conflicts and natural disasters worldwide.

She explained that this international humanitarian movement has, throughout its history, provided millions of relief, medical, and food aid packages, contributing to saving the lives of millions of people. It has also participated in extensive relief operations during natural disasters, wars, and humanitarian crises. She emphasized that the Egyptian Red Crescent is an integral part of this global system and plays a pivotal role in supporting humanitarian efforts both within Egypt and abroad.

Dr. Amal Imam also pointed out that the Egyptian Red Crescent plays a pivotal role in managing crises and disasters, through preparing rapid response teams, training volunteers in relief and emergency work, providing food and medical aid, in addition to organizing blood donation campaigns, and providing psychological and social support to those affected, stressing that these efforts come within the framework of an integrated humanitarian vision aimed at supporting the most needy groups and promoting the concept of community solidarity.

Her Excellency reviewed a film material that illustrates the efforts of the Egyptian Red Crescent in providing humanitarian aid during regional crises, sending relief and medical convoys to affected areas, as well as receiving the injured and affected and providing them with humanitarian care, in cooperation with Egyptian state institutions, which reflects Egypt’s leading humanitarian role in supporting its brothers and assisting peoples in times of hardship, and confirms Egypt’s position as the beating heart of humanitarian work in the region.

Her Excellency touched on the importance of volunteer work within universities, stressing that young people represent the backbone of humanitarian work, and that the Egyptian Red Crescent pays great attention to training and qualifying volunteers from university students, which contributes to preparing a generation capable of dealing with crises, actively participating in humanitarian and development initiatives, and instilling values ​​of compassion and social responsibility in their souls.

The seminar witnessed significant interaction from faculty members and students, featuring a rich discussion on volunteer opportunities, the role of humanitarian organizations in addressing societal challenges, and the importance of promoting a culture of humanitarian work among young people.

In conclusion, commemorative photos were taken in an atmosphere reflecting appreciation and cooperation, and reaffirming the ongoing partnership between the Faculty of Arts and national institutions to serve the community and promote humanitarian work.