On a beautiful summer day, 60 children from the villages of Minya and Cairo gathered in a special conference full of fun and learning. From the very first moment, the place was filled with smiles and laughter as the children felt they were part of one big family. During the conference, the children learned practical lessons for their daily lives, helping them become more responsible and positive. They also took part in various handicrafts, where they unleashed their creativity and proudly displayed the wonderful items they made with their own hands.

The days were also filled with playtime and fun activities, where they learned the value of teamwork and cooperation. Each child supported and encouraged the others, discovering the joy of working together. At the end of the conference, the children left with hearts full of joy and unforgettable memories. They had gained new skills, built real friendships, and become more prepared to be builders of a bright future.

In the small village of Taha, everyone knew the boy Jonathan… but no one liked him. He was known for his stubbornness and harsh behavior toward others. He constantly bullied his friends and mocked his siblings until the children began to avoid him, leaving him with no one by his side.

Then something unexpected happened—Jonathan joined the Transformational Community Development (TCD) group. For the first time, he learned the meaning of true friendship and how kind words can bring joy instead of hurt. Step by step, his heart began to change. He started to share with his friends in love and to encourage them instead of mocking them.

With a genuine smile, Jonathan is able to share with his TCD leader how his life has changed and how he now sees his friends as brothers and sisters, no longer targets for bullying. In the leader’s eyes shines a sparkle of joy as she hears words she never imagined would come from the mouth of that once-stubborn boy. Jonathan has become a living witness that love can transform even the hardest of hearts.

Thank you,

Written by Bassem, Eman, Keratina, and Fady , GHNI TCD Workers