Hands Along the Nile Development Services

Executive Director: Jennifer Cate
Established: 1989
Type: Non-profit organization
Focus Region: Arab Region/MENA/SWANA
Focus Countries: Egypt, Tunisia, Morocco, other countries in the MENA region
Sectors: Women, Economic development, Healthcare

OVERVIEW

Hands Along the Nile Development Services (HANDS) forges lasting partnerships between Americans and Egyptians in order to increase intercultural understanding and support Egyptians in their efforts to raise the quality of life for the most under-served members of their society. To these ends, HANDS facilitates cultural exchange programs and partners with organizations on the ground to empower disadvantaged Egyptians to raise themselves out of poverty. We work to show the world that, working together across cultures, we can address some of the most daunting challenges we face today.

MISSION

HANDS is an American organization that seeks to develop partnerships between Americans and Egyptians to increase intercultural understanding and to support Egyptians in their efforts to raise the quality of life for all in their land.

PROGRAMS

Microlending, Vocational Training, Professional development, International exchange, Online Arabic language classes, Intercultural dialogue

REPORTS & PUBLICATIONS

• Annual Report 2020: “Investing in Egypt’s Most Valuable Resource: Its People”

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS