Under the patronage of Dr. Maya Morsi, Egypt’s Minister of Social Solidarity, the Ministry of Social Solidarity has launched Phase II of the “I’m Talented” initiative in Cairo, aimed at discovering and developing the talents of children. The program is implemented in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture’s Supreme Council for Child Culture, UNICEF, and other partner organizations, targeting 300 children and their families enrolled in child clubs and anti-child labor centers across Cairo.
The launch event took place at the Om Kalthoum Association in Helwan, attended by senior officials and partners, and featured 150 children from the Asmarat Child Labor Center and child clubs in Ma’sara, Al-Waily, and Al-Shorouk.
Program Objectives and Expansion
Dr. Hanem Omar, Director General of the General Administration for Child Affairs, highlighted the initiative’s objectives, operational phases, and results achieved in other governorates, including Gharbia and Marsa Matrouh, where approximately 500 children benefited. She emphasized that Cairo represents a new phase, focusing on diversity, quality, and integrated implementation, ensuring that children have access to creative and innovative platforms as part of broader social justice goals.
Artistic and Educational Activities
The launch included artistic performances, such as poetry recitations, traditional dance, choral singing, and visual arts presentations. An exhibition showcased children’s creative works, including handicrafts and projects from child clubs and children with disabilities, alongside economic empowerment programs in Cairo.
Specialists conducted scientific assessments to measure general and multiple intelligences, helping identify each child’s strengths and talents, and guiding them toward suitable educational and recreational paths.
Comprehensive Support and Capacity Building
The Ministry of Health participated by providing health services to children and their families. Economic empowerment representatives offered training workshops for families interested in traditional crafts, while children engaged in workshops covering poetry, literature, and the arts to strengthen cultural identity and national belonging.
The Ministry of Education, through its Talent Development Department, will contribute in arts and literature, offering innovative interventions for children. Meanwhile, the National Council for Childhood and Motherhood will conduct awareness sessions for children and families in child clubs to further nurture their skills.
