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Russian volunteer caravan starts at Cairo’s Yasmine Al‑Samra
A Russian volunteer caravan has started its activities at Cairo’s Yasmine Al‑Samra charity foundation, delivering professional expertise in special education, psychology and speech therapy. The visit began on Nov 2 2026 and targets international volunteers, families of children with epidermolysis bullosa and Egyptian specialists seeking knowledge exchange.
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في لمحة
- What changes
- Russian volunteer caravan begins activities at Yasmine Al‑Samra foundation
- Timing
- Visit started on Nov 2 2026 and will continue in the coming days
- Who is affected
- Volunteers, families of EB children and local education professionals
التفاصيل
- الجهة المعلنة
- Russian Federal Agency for International Humanitarian Cooperation and Platform of Goodness
- موعد السريان
- Nov 2, 2026
- القاعدة السابقة
- There was no ongoing Russian volunteer programme at the foundation before this visit.
- القاعدة الجديدة
- The Russian delegation is now conducting a series of volunteer activities and knowledge‑exchange sessions at the foundation.
Program Overview
The visit is part of an international volunteer programme implemented jointly by the Russian Federal Agency for International Humanitarian Cooperation and the Platform of Goodness. Its purpose is to strengthen humanitarian cooperation, share specialised professional expertise and promote knowledge exchange between scientific and technical staff from various countries.
- Cooperation aims at long‑term professional networking
- Focus areas include special education, psychology and speech therapy
Delegation Composition
Four Russian specialists joined the mission: Alexandra Fruzhanova, Yulia Shmidt, Alexandra Bunomariova and Olga Zabatourina. They bring extensive experience in evaluative education, psychology, speech‑disorder therapy and work with children and adults with special needs. The team was accompanied by Arseny Matyushenko, deputy director of the Russian cultural centres in Egypt.
- Experts cover education assessment, mental health and communication disorders
- Deputy director Arseny Matyushenko facilitated the visit
Planned Activities
During the stay, the Russian experts organised interactive, play‑based learning sessions for the foundation’s members. Activities aim to develop skills, enhance abilities and provide a fun, engaging environment for children with epidermolysis bullosa, known locally as “butterfly children”. Meetings with Dr. Hanaa El‑Sadat, founder and president of the association, explored ways to integrate modern psychological and educational methods.
The delegation will continue its programme over the next several days, delivering practical workshops and fostering professional collaboration between Russian and Egyptian specialists in the humanitarian and social sectors.
- Learning‑through‑play workshops for children with EB
- Knowledge‑exchange meetings with foundation leadership
- Ongoing sessions scheduled for the coming days
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تخطيط الرحلة
- Visitors to Cairo can look for open volunteer sessions at Yasmine Al‑Samra during the programme dates
- The schedule may affect availability of the foundation’s facilities for other tours
التكلفة والوثائق
- No additional fees are required to attend the volunteer activities
- Participants do not need special travel documents beyond standard entry requirements for Egypt
ما عليك فعله
- Monitor the foundation’s announcements for exact dates and times of public sessions
- If interested in volunteering, contact the foundation directly to confirm eligibility
من يتأثر بهذا
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International volunteers
The programme invites volunteers from abroad to share expertise and participate in activities at the foundation
ما يجب فعله Check the foundation’s schedule and register if public participation is offered
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Families of children with epidermolysis bullosa
The foundation provides specialised support and new therapeutic activities for these children
ما يجب فعله Stay informed about upcoming workshops that may benefit their children
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Egyptian special‑education professionals
The visit includes knowledge‑exchange sessions relevant to their field
ما يجب فعله Attend the meetings with Russian experts to learn modern techniques
الأسئلة الشائعة
When did the Russian volunteer caravan start its work in Cairo?
The Russian volunteer caravan began its activities at Yasmine Al‑Samra foundation on Nov 2 2026, with further sessions planned for the following days.
Which organisations are coordinating the volunteer programme?
The programme is coordinated by the Russian Federal Agency for International Humanitarian Cooperation together with the Platform of Goodness.
What professional expertise are the Russian specialists providing?
The specialists offer expertise in evaluative education, psychology, speech‑disorder therapy and experience working with children and adults with special needs.
Can visitors attend the activities at Yasmine Al‑Samra foundation?
Public sessions are being organised, and visitors are encouraged to follow the foundation’s announcements for dates and registration details.
How does the programme support children with epidermolysis bullosa?
The programme includes play‑based learning workshops and therapeutic activities specifically designed for children with epidermolysis bullosa, known locally as “butterfly children”.
