Justice and Human Rights Egypt Project #29764

RiseUp Egypt-Enabling Wheelers Physically&Socially

by Alhassan Foundation for Differently Abled Inclusion

RiseUp Egypt-Enabling Wheelers Physically&Socially

Project Report | May 3, 2026
RiseUp: Together We Feel Stronger

By Nour Elmasry | Digital Marketing Specialist

At Alhassan Foundation, we believe that real support is not only physical—it’s also emotional. Providing psychosocial support services for people with disabilities through the “RiseUp” project, helping them improve their mental well-being, build confidence, and feel less alone.

These gatherings aim to:

Offer emotional and psychological support
Help people connect and feel less alone
Encourage sharing real experiences
Support independence and a better quality of life

We organize group gatherings that bring together wheelchair users from different backgrounds—some with recent injuries and others who have lived with their condition for many years. We especially focus on those who may feel isolated or unsure how to move forward in life.

In these meetings, everyone gets the chance to talk, share, and listen. People open up about their struggles—moments of sadness, frustration, or fear—and how they were able to overcome them. Hearing real stories from others who went through the same journey gives hope and shows that a better life is possible.

The goal is simple: to help each person feel understood, supported, and not alone.

Recent Activity – Cairo Gathering
Our latest gathering took place in Cairo, bringing together participants from Cairo, Giza, and Qalyubia. It was a warm and supportive day full of connection, understanding, and positive energy.

Key Achievements:

More than 100 wheelchair users received psychological support
20 team members from Alhassan Foundation took part
10 of the team were wheelchair users themselves, sharing their own real-life experiences
Different stories and journeys helped support people of all ages

These gatherings make a real difference. Many participants leave feeling:

Less alone and more understood
More confident in themselves
More hopeful about their future
Ready to take steps toward a more independent life

We aim to organize these gatherings several times a year and reach people across all governorates in Egypt. Our goal is to support as many people with disabilities as possible, helping them live a stable, independent, and fulfilling life.

We want to thank every donor or supporter who helps us to achieve this success and we urge you to continue supporting us in our cause, our hope, our dream through subscribing to monthly donation which helps us secure enough funds to help more wheelchairs users and their families.

Please visit our Facebook page to read other success stories:

https://www.facebook.com/AlhassanFDN/

Thank you for believing in the differently abled. :)

Permalink

Jan 4, 2026
Turning Challenges into Triumph

By Nour Elmasry | Digital Marketing Specialist

Dear Alhassan Foundation’s friends, believers and supporters,

Thanks to your generous donations we were able to offer the much needed physical, psychological and social empowering services to our beneficiaries.

By supporting Alhassan Foundation’s “Rise Up” Project, we can help children with disabilities overcome barriers and achieve their educational dreams. The scholarship is designed to promote inclusivity and provide opportunities across all educational levels.

Our story today is about…

Radwa is a student with cerebral palsy who refused to let her disability stand in the way of her dreams. Despite the challenges she faced, she excelled academically and achieved a high score in the Egyptian high school exams, enabling her to enroll in the Faculty of Computers and Information at Mansoura University. Her determination, discipline, and belief in her abilities turned every obstacle into a step forward toward success.

Through Alhassan Foundation’s Academic Rehabilitation Project, Radwa received a full scholarship that supported her educational journey and helped her continue pursuing her passion for technology and learning. In recognition of her outstanding achievements and inspiring story, she was also honored during the foundation’s latest annual gathering. Radwa’s journey is a powerful example of how proper support, inclusion, and belief in potential can transform lives and open doors to a brighter future.

Please visit our Facebook page to read other success stories:

https://www.facebook.com/AlhassanFDN/

Thank you for believing in the differently abled. :)

Permalink

Sep 9, 2025
From Challenges to Achievements

By Nour Elmasry | Digital Marketing Specialist

Thank you for your Donation

Dear Alhassan Foundation’s friends, believers and supporters,

Thanks to your generous donations we were able to offer the much needed physical, psychological and social empowering services to our beneficiaries.

This scholarship comes as part of Alhassan Foundation’s Academic Rehabilitation Service, under the umbrella of the “Rise Up” Project. Through this program, the Foundation supports students with disabilities by providing everything they need to pursue their education with confidence and independence.

Our story today is about…

Rashad Essam, a 19-year-old from Cairo, was born with cerebral palsy, a condition that affected his movement and speech. In August 2021, he joined Alhassan Foundation, and soon after, he received an electric wheelchair that gave him the freedom to move independently.

Against all odds, Rashad scored 89% in his high school final exams (literary section) and earned a place at Cairo University’s Faculty of Mass Communication.

Last year, Rashad benefited from an Alhassan Foundation scholarship that covered his accommodation, transportation, and all his university needs — including a laptop, notebooks, and more. Scholarships like this are especially important for students with disabilities, as they lift the financial and practical burdens that often stand in the way of pursuing higher education. They provide not only resources, but also hope and equal opportunity.

Today, we proudly celebrate his determination, his success, and his continued scholarship through the Academic Rehabilitation Program. Rashad’s story is a powerful reminder that with perseverance and the right support, dreams can come true.

Please visit our Facebook page to read other success stories:

https://www.facebook.com/AlhassanFDN/

Thank you for believing in the differently abled. :)

Permalink

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ... 11 ›

About Project Reports

Project reports on GlobalGiving are posted directly to globalgiving.org by Project Leaders as they are completed, generally every 3-4 months. To protect the integrity of these documents, GlobalGiving does not alter them; therefore you may find some language or formatting issues.

If you donate to this project or have donated to this project, you can receive an email when this project posts a report. You can also subscribe for reports without donating.