The Mishkati Foundation in Egypt, in collaboration with Mishkati International in France, implemented its initiative “Translate… Until I See You” in 2023. This initiative focuses on translating books that reflect the reality of Arab thought into various foreign languages.
1. Women
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Raising awareness among women about negative social practices and addressing them, such as early marriage, forced marriage, and female genital mutilation (FGM).
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Supporting medical caravans at the local level to spread health awareness among rural, uneducated women.
2. Persons with Disabilities
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Providing audio-visual libraries for people with visual and hearing impairments at all levels.
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Training people with disabilities to use computers and specialized software tailored to each type of disability, as well as other modern technological tools.
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Comprehensive care for people with physical, hearing, visual, or intellectual disabilities, covering medical, educational, cultural, sports, artistic, and recreational aspects.
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Raising awareness and preparing people with disabilities and their families to integrate into society and participate actively in educational, social, and professional life, both locally and internationally.
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Developing talents, sports skills, artistic and creative abilities in people with disabilities, training them to master these skills to strengthen personal identity and generate income for a dignified life.
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Providing special halls for training, workshops, and courses to develop skills in arts, science, and culture. Organizing conferences, seminars, roundtable discussions, and camps for artistic, sports, social, cultural, and recreational activities under the supervision of specialized experts.
3. Youth
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Organizing courses and workshops to equip newly graduated youth with vocational, professional, and language skills for the job market.
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Providing awareness about the dangers of irregular migration and human trafficking inside Egypt and at Egyptian consulates abroad.
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Offering medical, health, and social awareness to youth preparing for marriage.
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Supporting youth politically, scientifically, artistically, culturally, and socially.
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Hosting music concerts for young musicians from Egypt and abroad.
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Organizing local and international art exhibitions for creative youth.
4. Tourism
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Promoting medical tourism between Egypt and other countries.
International Vision
The Mishkati Foundation aims to contribute effectively to the work of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and its subsidiary bodies by:
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Participating in the work of relevant committees:
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Social Development Committee: Through programs empowering marginalized groups (women, youth, people with disabilities), combating poverty, and promoting social justice.
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Commission on the Status of Women: By empowering women, combating gender-based violence, and raising awareness about harmful practices such as early marriage and FGM.
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Population and Development Committee: Through health awareness and organizing medical and social caravans in rural and marginalized communities.
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Youth Forum: By training and qualifying youth and integrating them into sustainable development processes.
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Contributing to policy-making by providing regular reports based on field experience and developmental programs, especially in villages and poor areas.
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Attending and following relevant international meetings, including:
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Commission on the Status of Women (CSW)
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Social Development Committee
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High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF)
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UN meetings on migration, human trafficking, and rights of persons with disabilities
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Human Rights Council sessions, including Universal Periodic Review sessions
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Exchanging experiences with civil society organizations and international bodies via UN platforms, contributing to more effective policies for the most vulnerable groups.