Egyptian singer-actor Tamer Hosny participated Sunday in the “Not Just a Refugee” program by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) as part of World Refugee Day, which is marked annually on June 20.
The “Not just a refugee” program highlights the stories of refugees and their different skills to shed light on the role they play in Egyptian society.
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Hosny visited a medical fabrics factory that includes Egyptians, refugees, and immigrants of different nationalities as members of staff.
During his visit, the superstar expressed his happiness with this model established by Egyptian youth as a good example for all investors regarding refugees and immigrants.
“I am proud that this model is Egyptian, and that everyone in the factory connects them real family feelings,” Hosny added.
He stressed that the refugees and immigrants are part of society, not a burden.
The day was special for the Egyptian, Sudanese, and South Sudanese workers who were overjoyed with seeing their favorite star paying them a special visit.
“I am extremely happy today because I was able to meet the artist Tamer Hosny, the beloved of the Sudanese people,” Mahdi from Sudan said.
The Capital Investments factory was founded in August 2020 to manufacture facemasks and various medical fabrics. Its founders pledged to support refugees and immigrants as well as provide them with a source of livelihood to meet their needs.
“I am the real beneficiary of the presence of refugees and immigrants in the factory because all their time is for work and they always have a desire to prove themselves and develop the factory, and therefore I’m, as an investor, happy with this experience.” Omar Abdel Hakim, a lawyer and one of the founders, said in a statement.
“Not just a refugee” events are posted on social media from June 20 to June 30 and include five different events dealing with the skills of refugees and highlighting their skills such as drawing, playing football, and working with dedication to provide a decent life for their families.
Egypt hosts over 262,000 refugees and asylum seekers registered with the UNHCR from 58 different nationalities.
The refugees were already among the neediest groups before the coronavirus outbreak. They were more affected by changing conditions that the globe experienced in the past year, as many lost their source of income and have not been able to continue to provide for the basic needs of their families.
The UNHCR helps refugees and asylum seekers to support themselves and their families through providing them with training as well as by finding a market for their skills and goods.
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