Is Easter Still Relevant?
Flossy green plastic grass. That’s what I remember. Flossy plastic grass making a nest in a woven yellow plastic basket for little yellow marshmallow chicks called “Peeps.” And around the nest there were colorful jellybeans and a few chocolate eggs wrapped in shiny aluminum foil….
Celebrating the Mother of Al NourWalAmal (Light & Hope) Chamber Orchestra
Ms. AmalFikry, a mother to Al NourWalAmal (Light & Hope) Chamber Orchestra since 1971, is a woman who believed and relentlessly committed to enriching the lives of blind women and girls in the Egyptian society. A writer by the name, Edveeje Fairchild, brilliantly voiced. WOMEN…
A Personal Journey in Intercultural Dialogue
When the Maadi Messenger editor asked me to write about intercultural friendships, I thought it would be best to write about my own experiences. I grew up in a traditional family in a traditional, homogeneous Dutch community. Nowadays, however, I have friends of all races,…
A Letter to Parents and Students
Great Ways to Stay Productive during Summer Break It’s Summertime, and though the idea of completely forgetting about school and learning excites students, it may not be the case for their brains. These extended breaks in a child’s education over the summer can cause…
Rotary International is an international service organization whose stated purpose is to bring together business and professional leaders in order to provide humanitarian service and to advance goodwill and peace around the world. It is a global network of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and…