Programs

Marhaba™ will offer two programs in 2008. They will both run from June 25 to August 6.

Program I

Program 1 will work with St. Andrew’s Church to serve the refugee population in Cairo. St. Andrew’s provides educational and vocational training for refugees from primarily African countries who had fled their homes due to war or other disaster or who have a well-founded fear of returning due to persecution or loss of rights. St. Andrews refugee programs are entirely secular and the population served is both Christian and Muslim.

Program II

Volunteers in Program II will work with an Egyptian non-governmental organization addressing urban poverty and economic development. Volunteers will assist with everything from physical renovations (painting a kids room, for example) to need assessments to program design and grant writing. The exact responsibilities will depend on each individuals' Arabic level and the specific needs of the organization over the summer.