With the aim of achieving social and economic empowerment for girls in Upper Egypt, the Local Development Unit of the Evangelical Coptic Organization organized a celebration for the International Day of the Girl, as part of the implementation of the social and economic empowerment program for girls in Upper Egypt titled “Inter-Community Girls Empowerment” funded by the United States Agency for International Development in partnership with the Egyptian Foundation for Integrated Development (Al Nadaa). The event featured various activities, including a theatrical performance related to the social and economic rights of girls, and an artistic competition among girls showcasing their creativity through painting, logo design, poetry, and singing.

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**”Ezraa” Grows Through Partnership: The Evangelical Organization Values Government Cooperation in Supporting Small-Scale Farmers and Achieving Food Security**
The Coptic Evangelical Organization Praises the Cooperation of the Ministries of Social Solidarity and Agriculture in Supporting the “Ezraa” Initiative Dr. Rev. Andrea Zaki:“Ezraa” is an