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At the invitation of Prof. Dr. Hossam Badrawi, Patron and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Takatof for Development Association and Chairman of the Advisory Committee of the “Gisour” Initiative,
the Grand Celebration Hall at Suez Canal University witnessed today, Monday, May 5, 2025,
a distinguished event to showcase the achievements of the “Professional Performance Development Program for Kindergarten Teachers and Supervisors” in the Fayed Educational Administration in Ismailia Governorate, as part of the activities of the “Gisour” Initiative to support and develop Egyptian education in Ismailia.
The event was held under the auspices of Major General Akram Galal, Governor of Ismailia, and Mr. Mohamed Abdel Latif, Minister of Education and Technical Education,
and attended by a group of officials, experts, and education specialists.
In a moving speech, Dr. Hossam Badrawi emphasized that educational reform starts with early childhood education, and that supporting teachers and supervisors is a cornerstone of real reform.
Ms. Miray Nasseem, CEO of Takatof for Development Association, also delivered a speech reviewing the association’s efforts in improving education in underprivileged areas, stressing that what was achieved in Ismailia is a model that can be replicated across Egypt.
This was followed by speeches from:
- Major General Akram Galal, Governor of Ismailia
- Engineer Margret Sarofim, Deputy Minister of Social Solidarity
- Mr. Ayman Moussa, Director of the Directorate of Education in Ismailia
The event also featured:
- A documentary video presenting the program’s accomplishments
- A presentation of training results
- Live testimonials from a teacher and a supervisor on the program’s impact on improving the quality of kindergarten education
Ms. Layla Shahd, Director of Monitoring and Evaluation and Deputy CEO for Technical Affairs at Takatof Association, presented the learning outcomes, followed by the announcement of winners for Best Supervisor and Best Teachers, and the distribution of awards and honors.
About the Gisour Initiative
“Gisour” is a national initiative aimed at developing basic and technical education in Ismailia Governorate through sustainable professional development programs and the implementation of advanced models of applied technology schools,
while also supporting the role of civil society—aligned with Egypt Vision 2030.
The initiative represents a true integration between the state and society in building a modern, effective educational system.
About Takatof for Development Association
Takatof for Development Association aims to enhance the quality of life for poor and marginalized communities through sustainable development projects, in partnership with government and private sector entities.
The association has successfully developed 27 schools and 18 kindergartens in various governorates as part of a cooperation protocol with the Ministry of Education, under the patronage of Prof. Dr. Hossam Badrawi.
In Ismailia, the Takatof program focused on improving the quality of early childhood education by training 668 kindergarten teachers across 160 kindergartens in the new curriculum in all its branches.
Additionally, 28 supervisors were trained in technical supervision methods to effectively implement the 2.0 curriculum across 8 educational administrations in the governorate.
The celebration concluded with a group photo of the participants, reaffirming their commitment to continue working for a better future for education in Egypt.
