Happy New Year to you all...
Only a few days separate us from the Holy Month of Ramadan, the month of goodness, the Quran, solidarity, humanity, and the tireless work to bring happiness to people and ensure every household lives in dignity.
Since my graduation and through my work with the late giant of Arab journalism, Mustafa Amin, I have grown accustomed to Ramadan being a month of hard work and diligence. I used to roam through governorates, villages, and remote hamlets, searching for "Laylat al-Qadr" cases—those most deserving of aid. It was there that I learned the principles of humanitarian work: that Ramadan is, above all, the month of social solidarity.
I recalled all of this while attending the conference announcing the new strategy for the National Alliance for Civil Development Work (NACDW).Launched by President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi with a comprehensive vision four years ago, we are now seeing the fruits of its labor, as it has evolved into the strongest pillar of civil society in Egypt.
The scene inside the conference was vastly different from the traditional "Laylat al-Qadr" or "You Are Not Alone" initiatives. While those were among the first civil institutions to seek accuracy by researching poverty rates and identifying the neediest villages, relying on data as part of the Akhbar El-Yom press institution, it was often done without comprehensive maps or true measurement tools.
What I heard at the conference was a declaration of a shift: moving from a stage of "reaction" to a stage of "The Scientific Management of Solidarity."
The meeting was intensive. Terms like data observatory, digital achievement counters, prevention of benefit duplication, and resource governance dominated the room. This is a new language entering the field of charitable work with force.
During the spirited discussions, Hatem Metwally, Deputy of the Technical Secretariat of the Alliance, noted that the funding for drafting this strategy was supported by MP Mohamed Abou El-Enein, Chairman of the Marketing and Media Committee of the Alliance. This followed a series of lengthy meetings and debates, all of which I attended, where I witnessed firsthand the immense effort exerted to reach a strategy that will completely reorganize civil work.
What caught my attention is that the State is opening all avenues for civil society; the Alliance coordinates, and charitable institutions move within an organized framework without interference. This integration is what grants civil work its true power, making it an authentic part of the national social protection umbrella.
May we always gather for the sake of good. I wish you a year of solidarity, love, and diligent work to bring joy to the good people of our nation.
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