To Promote the Concept of Leadership in Community Service…President of Beni Suef University attends the Inauguration of the Community Initiatives Unit

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Dr. Tarek Ali, Acting President of Beni Suef University, witnessed today the inauguration of the Community Initiatives Unit, as part of the university’s ongoing efforts to promote the concept of community leadership, under the supervision of the Community Service and Environmental Development Sector in the presence of  Dr. Abu Al-Hassan Abdel-Mawgoud, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development; Dr. Hamada Mohamed Mahmoud, Vice President for Education and Students Affairs; Dr. Enas Yehia, Vice President of Beni Suef National University for International Relations; Dr. Rabeh Ratieb, former Vice President for Community Service Sector; Dr. Mohamed Abdel Aziz, former Acting Dean of the Faculty of Arts; Dr. Samia Farid, Director of the Community Initiatives Unit; Dr. Ahmed Farouk, Deputy Director of the Unit; in addition to a number of faculty deans, staff members, representatives of Al-Azhar and the Egyptian Church, the Military Education Administration, and the Youth Welfare Department, with a notable attendance from the students.
Dr. Tarek Ali explained that the launch of the Community Initiatives Unit represents a strategic step aimed at strengthening the university’s role in serving the community and developing the environment, and activating national initiatives within the university campus. He added that the unit constitutes a qualitative shift in the university’s path toward positive engagement with the local community, as it aims to launch innovative initiatives that align with the needs of students and faculty members, support the implementation of presidential initiatives through coordination with the relevant authorities, enhance institutional performance efficiency, and foster a culture of initiative and leadership among university youth, in line with Egypt’s Vision 2030 for building and empowering the Egyptian citizen. He added that the unit seeks to become a central platform for coordinating and implementing initiatives that enhance community awareness and support sustainable development efforts.
Dr. Abu Al-Hassan Abdel-Mawgoud indicated that the second session of the inauguration includes the launch of the “Our University without Drugs” initiative. The initiative features several lectures, including a lecture titled “Monitoring the Impact of Addiction on Society – Drugs in Beni Suef Governorate,” delivered by Mr. Alaa Shehata, Director of the Anti-Addiction Fund Unit; a lecture titled “Psychological Effects of Addiction and Prevention Methods” delivered by Dr. Hani Hamed, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine; and a lecture on “Addiction Prevention from a Religious Perspective.” The initiative also includes a field tour on the university campus to raise students’ awareness.
Dr. Samia Farid stated that the unit’s mission reflects the university’s deep ambition to be an active institution in serving society—not limited to education and scientific research, but extending to direct contribution to community development. She added that the unit represents a practical application of the university’s vision for constructive engagement with local community issues and aligns with the Egyptian state's approach to enhancing community participation, achieving sustainable development goals, and implementing presidential initiatives that place the human being at the heart of the development process.
Dr. Ahmed Farouk emphasized that engaging university youth in designing and implementing these initiatives helps instill values of belonging and social responsibility among students, providing them with the opportunity to be active partners in shaping the future of their country. This contributes to raising their national awareness, developing their leadership skills, and enhancing their sense of responsibility and belonging, preparing them to become leaders within their communities.