CAIRO – Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El Sisi witnessed on Wednesday the launch of the fourth edition of “Differently-Abled” celebration for people of determination and special abilities at Al Manara International Conference Center (AMICC).
The celebration, held under the slogan of “We have a place”, began with recitation of verses of Holy Quran by differently abled Egyptian youth Omar Ashraf.
Upon his arrival at the venue’s celebration, President Sisi was received by Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Minister of Defense and Military Production General Mohamed Zaki, Speaker of the House of Representatives Hanafi el-Gebali, Al Azhar Grand Imam Ahmed el-Tayyeb along with a host of ministers and senior state officials.
A documentary was displayed on “Differently-Abled” over the years, presenting the achievements as a result of the continued support of President Abdel Fattah El Sisi and all ministries and bodies of the State.
The documentary also highlighted the support of the Ministry of Youth and Sports to the heroes of “Differently-Abled” in the various sports, as they represented Egypt in international and Arab events.
It also shed light on Egypt’s launch of “Differently-Abled” fund to present support and care to the people with special abilities in more than 15 files, adding that the fund in cooperation with “Decent Life” initiative succeeded in qualifying more than 42,000 of those with special needs in the fields of physiotherapy and speech therapy to facilitate merging them in the community and establishing 20 centers to serve them across the various villages.
Sports anchor Seif Zahran thanked President Sisi for his support and care for the people with special abilities.
The athletes of “Differently-Abled” reviewed their accomplishments in the sports of swimming, basket ball and karate and the care given by the State to them.
A documentary was displayed on the success of the heroes of special abilities and efforts of their families with them.
President Sisi commented on the documentary highlighting the care and great attention parents pay to their off spring.
