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Training the Trainers is a Gift that Keeps on Giving
BLASCC ended 2023 on a high note! Through a collaboration between Baltimore and Alexandria Sister Cities, Egyptian American Nurse Nora Mady, EMT-B, offered 4 days of training in emergency room trauma techniques to 16 nurses at the Univ of Alexandria High Institute of Public Health. This collaboration is the latest example of ways the Egyptian High Institute of Public Health - Alexandria University is inspiring large-scale, long-lasting solutions to improve and extend the lives of emergency/trauma victims.
“I am honored with the privilege of educating members of the nursing community in Alexandria, Egypt," said Nora. "My goal is to empower these nurses with the knowledge and skills required to identify medical emergencies and implement nursing interventions to improve patient outcomes."
This program was under the auspices of the Egyptian Ministry of Health and the High Institute of Public Health, Alexandria University. Engy Mohamed El-Ghitany, MBBCh, DTM&H, MPH, Dr.PH, is Professor of Tropical Health - High Institute of Public Health - Alexandria University (Egyptian Ministry of Health) and Vice-Dean for Community Service & Environmental Development.
Chairman of the Alexandria Sister City Committee Dr. Ahmed H Warda, MD., said this project “shares the U.S. experience in the medical field from a theoretical and practical point of view.” After the training, Dr. Warda added, "Glad we did a successful event and everyone wants to repeat such beneficial projects and hope we can offer similar community services to our beloved Alexandria city ."
BLASCC ended 2023 on a high note! Through a collaboration between Baltimore and Alexandria Sister Cities, Egyptian American Nurse Nora Mady, EMT-B, offered 4 days of training in emergency room trauma techniques to 16 nurses at the Univ of Alexandria High Institute of Public Health. This collaboration is the latest example of ways the Egyptian High Institute of Public Health - Alexandria University is inspiring large-scale, long-lasting solutions to improve and extend the lives of emergency/trauma victims.
“I am honored with the privilege of educating members of the nursing community in Alexandria, Egypt," said Nora. "My goal is to empower these nurses with the knowledge and skills required to identify medical emergencies and implement nursing interventions to improve patient outcomes."
This program was under the auspices of the Egyptian Ministry of Health and the High Institute of Public Health, Alexandria University. Engy Mohamed El-Ghitany, MBBCh, DTM&H, MPH, Dr.PH, is Professor of Tropical Health - High Institute of Public Health - Alexandria University (Egyptian Ministry of Health) and Vice-Dean for Community Service & Environmental Development.
Chairman of the Alexandria Sister City Committee Dr. Ahmed H Warda, MD., said this project “shares the U.S. experience in the medical field from a theoretical and practical point of view.” After the training, Dr. Warda added, "Glad we did a successful event and everyone wants to repeat such beneficial projects and hope we can offer similar community services to our beloved Alexandria city ."
Guests eagerly gathered at the Islamic Leadership Institute in Baltimore on October 1, 2023, to watch the captivating film "Great Muslim American Road Trip" and engage with our esteemed guest speaker, Daniel Tutt, the Director of Programs and Producer at the Unity Productions Foundation (UPF). During the enlightening session hosted by Baltimore Luxor Alexandria Sister City, attendees watched an episode of the UPF/PBS documentary which recounts the journey of an American Muslim couple from Chicago to Los Angeles along the iconic Route 66. It was an exhilarating occasion, filled with the anticipation of a better and more harmonious future by bridging the knowledge gap and strengthening interfaith relationships. BLASCC was honored to have the esteemed presence of Prof. Heba Saad, the Cultural Attaché and Director of the Egyptian Cultural & Educational Bureau in Washington, D.C. The committee extends its heartfelt gratitude to all the participants who showed their support and BLASCC members who helped make the event possible.
(right to left clockwise)
Daniel Tutt (UPF, Director of Programs);
Ayman Nasser, Founder/Chair Islamic Leadership Institute and Karen Leggett, BLASCC;
Dina Rady/Tharwat Abouraya BLASCC; Heba Saad, Egyptian Cultural Attaché;
Treats from Koshary Corner; audience; Egyptian treasures for sale;
BLASCC members Jon Davol and Athar Bayoumi
The father of Nuby Abdelrasol was a small boy delivering water to tomb excavators in 1922. The boy's donkey literally stumbled and revealed for the first time the steps to the tomb of King Tutankhamen. Mr. Nuby still lives in Luxor where he has a guest house. In this conversation, he talks with cultural historian Anthony T. Browder about that fateful day - the Day of Days - 100 years ago.
A similar conversation was conducted live at Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore during the Egypt Celebration on November 12, 2022. The Enoch Pratt Library staff were key partners as BLASCC celebrated the 100th anniversary of the discovery of King Tutankhamen's tomb and the 200th anniversary of the translation of the
Rosetta Stone.
Anthony T. Browder, founder and director of IKG Cultural Resources, has devoted 30 years to researching ancient Egyptian history, science, philosophy and culture. He currently directs the excavation and restoration of the 25th dynasty tomb of Karakhamun in Luxor. Browder is the first African American to fund and coordinate an archeological dig in Egypt and has conducted more than two dozen archeological missions – he is always discovering.
Enoch Pratt librarian Tyler Williams talked about how and why the pyramids were built. Through it all, visitors of all ages wrote their name in hieroglyphs and modern Arabic, decorated royal necklaces, rolled a papyrus scroll and enjoyed delicious treats from Koshery Corner food truck will be serving right outside. Enoch Pratt Free Library donated copies of Hands Around the Library: Protecting Egypt's Treasured Books to children who attended a reading of the book.
BLASCC received a $500 Community Champions Constellation grant to fund the celebration.
Rosetta Stone.
Anthony T. Browder, founder and director of IKG Cultural Resources, has devoted 30 years to researching ancient Egyptian history, science, philosophy and culture. He currently directs the excavation and restoration of the 25th dynasty tomb of Karakhamun in Luxor. Browder is the first African American to fund and coordinate an archeological dig in Egypt and has conducted more than two dozen archeological missions – he is always discovering.
Enoch Pratt librarian Tyler Williams talked about how and why the pyramids were built. Through it all, visitors of all ages wrote their name in hieroglyphs and modern Arabic, decorated royal necklaces, rolled a papyrus scroll and enjoyed delicious treats from Koshery Corner food truck will be serving right outside. Enoch Pratt Free Library donated copies of Hands Around the Library: Protecting Egypt's Treasured Books to children who attended a reading of the book.
BLASCC received a $500 Community Champions Constellation grant to fund the celebration.
Listen to our conversation
with Rana here
Lots more about Rana el Kaliouby and Girl Decoded here
American Egyptian Women of Influence - Meet Rana here
Buy your copy of Girl Decoded here
with Rana here
Lots more about Rana el Kaliouby and Girl Decoded here
American Egyptian Women of Influence - Meet Rana here
Buy your copy of Girl Decoded here
