Assiut University Continues Its Developmental Mission in Service of Society and Sustainable Development

Assiut University, through the Community Service and Environmental Development Sector, has implemented a wide range of community-centered initiatives and activities under the slogan “A New Beginning for Building the Human Being.” These efforts included comprehensive outreach convoys, medical, veterinary, agricultural, and psychological, along with awareness seminars and training workshops addressing topics such as:
• Blood-borne viruses
• Solar energy and its role in sustainable development
• Smoking: health and religious perspectives
• Artificial intelligence and its relation to health sciences
• Civil defense and the use of fire extinguishers in emergencies

These initiatives aim to support community and environmental development, promote health and social awareness, empower women and youth, and advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) within Assiut Governorate and among university students.

The University also organized an introductory day for the Women’s Economic and Social Empowerment Program as part of the “16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence” campaign, in collaboration with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Afdal Development Association in Assiut. In addition, a joint seminar was held with the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) at the American University in Cairo, titled “Using Scientific Evidence in Public Policy Making.”

The University launched a training guide for providing social and health counseling at hospitals across Assiut Governorate and organized field visits for students to introduce them to national projects, including the New Assiut Technology Park.

In support of entrepreneurship and employment, Assiut University held several awareness seminars, including:
• Freelance Opportunities for Youth – Work from Home: Together to End Unemployment
• Labor Market Needs
• Human Capital and Preparing Graduates for the Job Market
• A Career Day titled “Your Path after Graduation”

The University also celebrated the International Volunteer Day under the slogan “Together for Building Sustainable Communities,” and held a scientific day on nursing and healthy living with diabetes, as well as a series of awareness sessions on breast cancer as part of the “Pink October” campaign.

In support of youth and small enterprises, the University organized a marketing exhibition for small projects in collaboration with the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise Development Agency (MSMEDA). Additionally, it launched activities under the initiative “Ehna Meen” (Who We Are) in cooperation with Yaro Foundation for Egyptian Civilization and Misr El Kheir Foundation, aimed at strengthening national identity and fostering a sense of belonging among children.

The semester’s activities concluded with a series of seminars and training courses held as part of the National Project for Literacy and Adult Education, in cooperation with the General Authority for Adult Education, reaffirming the University’s commitment to the right to education for all and to the realization of Egypt’s Vision 2030.