At the invitation of the Rotary Club of Cairo, chaired by Ms. Soheir El-Sokkary, a seminar was held on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, titled “Education: Present and Future — Globally and Locally.”
During the event, Dr. Hossam Badrawi delivered a rich lecture discussing the philosophy of education and his vision for its role in human development.
Dr. Badrawi began by stressing that education is not an end in itself but a means to knowledge and culture, and that its highest purpose is to build a balanced personality capable of adapting to future challenges.
He emphasized that this mission cannot be carried out by the Ministry of Education alone, but is a shared responsibility involving the Ministries of Culture, Youth, Media, Health, and all institutions that contribute to human development.
He spoke about the rapid global changes occurring daily, warning of the dangers of ignoring new global trends in education, but affirming that the opportunity to catch up still exists — technology has narrowed the gap between nations; what we need is simply to start change.
Discussing Egypt’s vision for education, he described it as sound and coherent but needing precise implementation mechanisms.
He gave the example of educational accessibility, stressing the need to set clear standards that include classroom density, activities, and specialties — with each governor conducting a realistic assessment of local needs based on those standards for both present and future.
On teacher preparation, Dr. Badrawi explained that restructuring faculties of education could produce teachers equipped with the skills of the future. He noted that these colleges graduate around 80,000 teachers annually — who, if properly trained, could fill the current teacher shortage according to modern standards.
He concluded by emphasizing that the teacher’s status is the cornerstone of any nation’s renaissance — noting that in developed countries, teachers earn salaries equal to or greater than doctors and judges, because they build awareness and lay the foundation for the future.
The event witnessed great interaction from attendees, who praised the depth and realism of Dr. Badrawi’s ideas. The session ended with a lively discussion and group photos expressing appreciation and respect for Dr. Badrawi.
On the Panel:
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Ms. Soheir El-Sokkary – President of Rotary Club of Cairo
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Counselor Adel Abdel Baki – Former Minister for Cabinet Affairs and Administrative Development
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Counselor Mohamed Hassouna – Former President and Current Honorary Secretary of Rotary Club of Cairo
