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Mansoura National University Celebrated the International Day of
Persons with Disabilities with an Inspiring Community Outreach Event

Under the patronage of Prof. Cherif Youssef Khater, dancing, and group games that fostered self-confidence
University President, the leadership of Assoc. Prof. and joyful expression among the children. Thoughtfully
Ahmed El-Sheikh, Director of the PharmD (Clinical prepared gift bags containing notebooks, pens, sweets,
Pharmacy) Program, the Faculty of Pharmacy held a and motivational messages were distributed, leaving a
heartfelt outreach event on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, lasting positive impression and encouraging the
in celebration of the International Day of Persons with children to dream boldly and believe in their potential.
Disabilities. The initiative was organized by the PSA in Photos were taken within a specially designed frame to
collaboration with the Community Service and capture the joy of the occasion, creating lasting
Environmental Development Committee. It was memories for all involved. The event not only promoted
supervised by Assoc. Prof. Amal Soliman and Dr. inclusion and community engagement but also reflected
Basant Maher, with participation from faculty the university’s deep commitment to supporting all
members Dr. Dina El-Sayed and Dr. Iman Mostafa, segments of society and nurturing future professionals
alongside staff from the Intellectual Education with a strong sense of empathy, leadership, and social
School in Mansoura and the students’ families. The responsibility. This meaningful experience left a
event took place at Geziret El Ward Club and featured profound impact on both the children and the
a range of interactive and joyful activities designed to participating university students, exemplifying
bring happiness and encouragement to children with Mansoura National University’s mission to build a
intellectual disabilities. The PSA team conducted a more inclusive and compassionate community.
series of simple, hands-on scientific experiments—such
as “sugar that doesn’t dissolve,” “fire that lights on its
own,” and “extinguishing fire without water”—to spark
curiosity and make science fun and accessible. Beyond
the experiments, the day was filled with singing,

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