Misr El Kheir Organizes Environmental Awareness Event to Promote Community Initiatives

29 June 2026

As part of its observance of World Environment Day, Misr El Kheir Foundation organized an environmental event today, Friday, at a farm in Nubaria City. The initiative aimed to raise environmental and climate awareness and strengthen collaboration with organizations working in the fields of environmental protection and climate change, supporting the country's sustainable development efforts.

Dr. Ayman Hammad, Director of the Environment and Climate Change Program at Misr El Kheir Foundation, said that the event was organized to promote environmental awareness, encourage community-led initiatives, and contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), helping to ensure a healthy and safe environment for both current and future generations.

He added that the foundation also seeks to showcase a number of environmental projects to donors and investors interested in the environmental sector, with the goal of securing the funding needed to implement these projects in the coming period.

Dr. Hammad explained that the event highlighted several key environmental issues, including climate change, combating environmental pollution, preserving biodiversity, promoting the efficient use of natural resources, and fostering a culture of environmental responsibility across all segments of society. He emphasized that the environmental projects adopted by the foundation are not intended to generate financial profit, but rather to raise environmental awareness and create a lasting positive impact on communities.

He also noted that throughout 2026, Misr El Kheir Foundation has successfully implemented several environmental initiatives, including awareness sessions for students in community schools, tree-planting campaigns at a number of these schools across Upper Egypt, and the development of a comprehensive plan to convert the foundation's administrative buildings to solar energy. This initiative supports the transition to clean energy and contributes to reducing carbon emissions.

Dr. Nada Mehanna, Environment and Climate Change Program Officer at Misr El Kheir Foundation, explained that the event featured a series of educational and practical sessions on smart agriculture techniques, including drip irrigation systems, the use of modern agricultural technologies, natural fertilization methods, and biological pest control.

She added that participants were also introduced to best practices for recycling agricultural waste, including using it as animal feed and repurposing tree-pruning waste into furniture and artistic products. In addition, the sessions demonstrated natural tomato-drying methods that do not rely on fertilizers or chemical substances, promoting the principles of the circular economy and environmental sustainability.

During the event, Dr. Hanan Mohamed Abdel Fattah, Chairwoman of the Good Caravan Association for Small Enterprise Development, said that the association has partnered with Misr El Kheir Foundation on several environmental development projects. These include a mangrove planting initiative in the Red Sea Governorate, covering the areas of Safaga, Marsa Alam, and Hamata. Mangrove trees are highly effective at absorbing carbon dioxide—up to four times more than many conventional plant species—and also serve as natural wave barriers that help protect shorelines from erosion.

She added that the Good Caravan Association also collaborated with the foundation on a beach-cleaning project along the Red Sea coast, where shorelines have been affected by waste generated by commercial shipping and tourism vessels.