Cairo, Egypt — Professor Dr. Nahla Al-Saeedi, Adviser to the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar for International Students Affairs and Head of the Center for Developing the Education of International and Foreign Students at Al-Azhar Al-Sharif, participated in the fourth edition of the Humanitarian Work Development Forum, organized by the World Assembly of Muslim Youth (WAMY) office in Egypt.
The forum brought together representatives of civil society organizations and institutions working in the humanitarian and community service fields. Among the attendees were Professor Dr. Salama Dawoud, former President of Al-Azhar University, and Dr. Mustafa Al-Shimi, Director General of the World Islamic Council for Da’wah and Relief.
Around 50 representatives from 25 civil society organizations cooperating with WAMY’s office in Egypt took part in the forum, providing an opportunity to exchange experiences and discuss ways to strengthen humanitarian work and cooperation among participating organizations.
Humanitarian work and Islamic values
In her remarks during the forum, Dr. Al-Saeedi emphasized that humanitarian work is a deeply rooted value within the Islamic ethical system. She described it as a noble mission centered on preserving human dignity, extending assistance to those in need, and strengthening the values of compassion, solidarity and cooperation within society.
She stressed that humanitarian action goes beyond providing assistance, as it reflects a broader moral responsibility toward people and society. According to Al-Saeedi, promoting these values can contribute to strengthening social solidarity and encouraging institutions and individuals to play a more active role in serving communities.
Strengthening cooperation
The participation of representatives from 25 civil society organizations highlighted the importance of cooperation and coordination among humanitarian institutions. The forum also provided a platform for participants to share experiences and discuss approaches to developing humanitarian initiatives and improving their impact.
The fourth edition of the forum reflects continued efforts to support the development of humanitarian work in Egypt and to encourage partnerships between civil society organizations and institutions engaged in humanitarian and community service.
