Mansoura University President Inaugurates "Dokkan Al Farha" Exhibition to Sponsor 5,000 Students in Cooperation with the Tahya Misr Fund

Prof. Cherif Khater, President of Mansoura University, inaugurated the "Dokkan Al Farha" exhibition, organized by the Tahya Misr Fund in cooperation with the university. The exhibition aims to provide free new clothing to more than 5,000 students from priority groups, as part of the fund's initiative to support students at public universities. The opening ceremony was attended by Prof. Mohamed Attia El-Bayoumi, Vice President for Education and Student Affairs, Prof. Mohamed Abdel-Azim, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development, and a number of leaders from the Tahya Misr Fund, including Prof. Sahar Tawfik, Dean of the Faculty of Early Childhood Education and General Supervisor of the exhibition; deans of faculties; Mr. Saad Abdel-Wahab, Secretary-General of the University; Prof. Mohamed Zohry, Vice Dean for Community Service Affairs at the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels; deans of faculties for community service affairs; faculty members; Dr. Amr Gabr, Activities Coordinator for the Community Service and Environmental Development Sector; Dr. Walid El-Tantawy, Assistant Secretary-General for Education and Student Affairs; and a host of university students and volunteers participating in the organization.

The exhibition will run for three days, from October 14 to 16, at the Mansoura University Hotel, allowing students to freely choose what suits them and at no cost, in an atmosphere that reflects the spirit of solidarity and community support that the university seeks to instill in cooperation with various state institutions. The "Dokkan Al Farha" exhibition at Mansoura University features approximately 12,000 new items of clothing, shoes, accessories, and perfumes, allocated to students who have undergone social case studies through the university's Student Solidarity Fund. The exhibition allows each student to choose four different items, in addition to a free accessory.

Prof. Cherif Khater stated that organizing the exhibition falls within the framework of the university's community role and its efforts to support underprivileged students. He noted that the cooperation with the "Long Live Egypt" Fund embodies a distinguished model of integration between state institutions in achieving social justice and youth care. He added that Mansoura University's mission is not limited to education and scientific research, but extends to include community service and support for its members in various humanitarian and social aspects. He emphasized that the "Dokkan Al Farha" exhibition embodies this mission in its most beautiful form. He expressed his thanks and appreciation to the efforts of the Community Service and Environmental Development Sector, which contributed to strengthening the community role within the university. For his part, Dr. Mohamed Abdel-Azim, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development, emphasized that the university is committed to promoting the principles of social participation and responsibility, praising the meticulous organization of the exhibition and the fruitful cooperation with the Tahya Misr Fund. He stated that this initiative contributes to alleviating the economic burdens on students and their families, especially with the approach of winter. It also supports the values ​​of solidarity and compassion that the university is keen to instill in its students.

The students expressed their great pleasure with the wide variety of clothing available at the "Dokkan Al Farha" exhibition, stressing that the timing of the exhibition was ideal. They also praised the excellent organization and friendly atmosphere that helped them easily select their needs.

It is worth noting that the "Dokkan Al Farha" initiative was launched by the Tahya Misr Fund in April 2019 as part of the Social Protection Convoys activities. It aims to provide clothing to students from vulnerable groups within public universities.