Egypt Without Disease Foundation Concludes Health Awareness, Nutrition and Child Protection Project in Collaboration with Lotus Buds Foundation
The project targeted 100 children and 50 mothers, delivering awareness sessions on health, proper nutrition, mental health and child protection.
Egypt Without Disease Foundation for Healthcare (EWD) has announced the conclusion of its Health, Nutrition, Protection and Community Awareness project, implemented with funding from Lotus Buds Foundation, in collaboration with the Danish government, with funding amounting to nearly EGP 1 million.
The project comes as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen health, nutrition and community awareness among children and their families, helping them adopt healthy and safe practices while raising awareness of prevention, protection and mental health, thereby contributing to a healthier and safer environment for children.
The project targeted 100 children aged 5 to 15, in addition to 50 mothers, through a series of awareness sessions and activities covering various aspects of children’s health, development and physical and psychological well-being. The project implementation period extended until October 17, 2026.
Comprehensive Awareness of Child Health and Protection
The project focused on delivering diverse awareness content that combines health information with life skills, helping children understand their health needs, navigate everyday challenges and recognize practices that support their safety and development.
The topics covered during the sessions included:
- Health and Nutrition: Basic food groups and dietary diversity; food safety and healthy food preparation methods; anemia and malnutrition and their impact on growth and physical health; fatty liver disease and healthy nutrition; hydration and the importance of drinking water; clean water, the importance of drinking water, and sanitation.
- Health and Prevention: Prevention of common infectious diseases; oral and dental health; physical activity and bodily health; and awareness of diabetes in children and its prevention.
- Protection and Safe Development: Physical changes; child protection and personal boundaries; bullying and healthy peer relationships.
- Mental Health and Life Skills: Recognizing and managing emotions; promoting mental health; coping with stress and anxiety; and raising awareness of the risks of digital addiction and harmful substances.
The project’s efforts were not limited to children but also extended to mothers, recognizing the essential role families play in establishing healthy habits, supporting children’s psychological and social development, and helping them navigate the challenges they may face.
Dr. Lamia Kamal, Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of Egypt Without Disease Foundation for Healthcare, stated:
“Investing in children’s health and awareness is a direct investment in their future. Through this project, our goal was not simply to provide health information, but to build awareness and develop skills that help children protect themselves and make healthier decisions, while empowering mothers to become essential partners in this journey.
“We extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to Denmark’s Lotus Buds Foundation for this constructive collaboration, which demonstrated the importance of purposeful partnerships in creating a genuine and sustainable impact on the lives of children and families. We also appreciate the support of the Danish government for this project, which helped turn this vision into a tangible reality.
“We take pride in the impact we have achieved together throughout the project’s implementation period, and we believe that such partnerships represent an important model for joint efforts to build healthier communities and empower children to grow in a safer and more aware environment.”
Wafaa Jorgensen, CEO of Lotus Buds Foundation, said:
“This project represents a model of the importance of cooperation and partnership in promoting children’s health and raising awareness within communities. We extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to Egypt Without Disease Foundation for Healthcare for its dedicated efforts and active role in implementing the project and achieving its intended impact by providing children and mothers with knowledge and awareness in the areas of health, nutrition, protection and community awareness.
“We look forward to continuing our collaboration to support children’s health and empower families, contributing to the development of healthier communities that are better equipped to protect future generations.”
Prevention and Awareness: An Integral Part of Egypt Without Disease Foundation’s Mission
The project reflects Egypt Without Disease Foundation for Healthcare’s vision of expanding its services beyond the direct provision of healthcare to include awareness, prevention and the dissemination of health knowledge. This approach is rooted in the belief that building a healthier society begins with empowering individuals and families to make informed and sound health decisions.
Through this collaboration, the project provided children and mothers with a safe space for learning and dialogue, while improving their access to health knowledge that strengthens their ability to protect themselves and their families.
These efforts coincide with Egypt Without Disease Foundation for Healthcare’s celebration of ten years of transforming hope into tangible impact in the lives of its beneficiaries. Throughout its journey, the Foundation has worked across several areas of healthcare, including dialysis centers, incubators for premature infants, specialized clinics and hospitals, in addition to organizing medical convoys and launching health and awareness initiatives.
Over the past 10 years, the Foundation has continued its efforts to expand the reach of its services and serve the most underserved populations, driven by its belief that access to healthcare, enhanced awareness and preventive care are essential pillars for building a healthier society. Every step toward improving a person’s life represents the beginning of renewed hope and an impact that extends into the future.
