Jun 5, 2026 | AL Koom Al Ahmar, Egypt, Middle East, Wellness, Women
Mrs. Wafaa, from the village of Al Koom Al Ahmar, participated in the Transformational Community Development (TCD) program. She shared that she had been suffering from emotional distress due to her inability to forgive a woman who had hurt her. This led to feelings of...
Jun 5, 2026 | AL Koom Al Ahmar, Children, Egypt, Middle East, Wellness
Ten-year-old Ashraf lives with his parents and many siblings in Al Koom Al Ahmar. Growing up, Ashraf frequently watched his father smoke shisha at home. In his young mind, smoking became associated with manhood and growing up. Looking for a way to feel older and...
May 5, 2026 | AL Koom Al Ahmar, Egypt, Middle East, Women's Empowerment
Natalie’s mother was a simple, quiet lady, and all her concern in the world was her daughter Natalie. Natalie was a smart girl who always had many questions and unending curiosity, but Natalie’s mother was emotionally exhausted. The pressures of keeping...
Mar 11, 2026 | AL Koom Al Ahmar, Children, Egypt, Middle East
One day, Mazen stood in front of the school door. He wasn’t late, he wasn’t naughty, but he was unwanted. The teacher’s look said everything before the words, “You are weak—your existence is useless.” Mazen heard the words of despair every day....
Jan 28, 2026 | AL Koom Al Ahmar, Education, Egypt, Middle East, Wellness
In a small village called Al Koom Al Ahmar, there lived a boy named Marco who was different from the other children—not because he was special, but because he was withdrawn from everything. Marco didn’t care much about himself—not emotionally, not socially, not even...
Jan 28, 2026 | AL Koom Al Ahmar, Egypt, Middle East, Wellness
Umm Natalie was a simple, quiet woman, and her whole world revolved around her daughter, Natalie. Natalie was lively, curious, and full of questions. But lately, Umm Natalie had been emotionally exhausted. The pressures of home, responsibilities, and loneliness had...
