At Aswan University, our work with NGOs grows naturally from our commitment to serve our community and the wider region. Through volunteering, applied research and shared educational initiatives, our students and staff engage directly with organizations that shape real change on the ground. Together, we support local environments, strengthen community resilience, expand learning opportunities and open new spaces for social development across Aswan and Upper Egypt. These collaborations are a living part of our identity — rooted in genuine partnership, sustained effort and a shared belief in the impact we can create together
🌿 Major NGO Collaborations
(2023–2024)
1.Nile Valley Seed Bank — RAED / PPI-OSCAN / IUCN /
Benban Solar Investors Association
Type: Research Programme + Student Volunteering
NGO Partner: RAED – Arab Network for Environment & Development
International Partners: IUCN Mediterranean, PPI-OSCAN
Location: ASWU Campus & Saluga Island
SDGs Links: SDG 4, SDG 13, SDG 15, SDG 17
ASWU Contribution:
- Student-led seed collection campaigns
- Species identification and seed inventory creation
- Field ecology training and environmental sampling
- Hands-on biodiversity conservation activities
Skills Developed:
- Field sampling, plant identification, seed preservation
- Ecological monitoring, environmental data recording
Community Impact:
- Supports a regional seed bank for Nile Valley conservation
- Enhances biodiversity awareness among local communities
- NGO Announcement:
Photo Gallery:
2.“100 Million Fruit Trees” – National Environmental Initiative
Type: Student Volunteering + Sustainability Outreach
NGO/Institutional Partners: Hangamelha Foundation (we will beautify it), Local NGOs
Location: Aswan University Campus
SDGs Links: SDG 2, SDG 11, SDG 13, SDG 15
ASWU Contribution:
- Planting 1,000 lemon trees on campus
- Student organization of planting and care activities
- Engagement in local environmental awareness campaigns
Skills Developed:
- Tree-planting techniques and ecosystem management
- Community coordination & campus greening
Community Impact:
- Supports national afforestation and climate-mitigation goals
- Improves urban greenery and local air quality
📌 Media Coverage:
- https://tinyurl.com/9594a6ep – Youm7 coverage (National Newspaper)
- https://www.almasryalyoum.com/news/details/3320954 – Almasryalyoum: (National Newspaper)
Photo Gallery:
3.Om Habibeh Foundation (Aga Khan Development Network – Aswan Division)
Type: Community Development + Youth Empowerment
NGO Partner: Om Habibeh Foundation
Location: Aswan Governorate
SDGs Links: SDG 1, SDG 4, SDG 5, SDG 10, SDG 17
ASWU Contribution:
- Student participation in youth development workshops
- Community education and training activities
- Support for local empowerment initiatives
Skills Developed:
- Workshop facilitation, communication, social development
- Youth engagement and leadership
Community Impact:
- Expands opportunities for youth and women in Aswan
- Strengthens community resilience and social cohesion
4.Aswan Birdwatching — Citizen Science & Nature Conservation
Type: Research + Volunteering
NGO Partner: Aswan Birdwatching Group
Location: Aswan natural habitats
SDGs Links: SDG 4, SDG 14, SDG 15
ASWU Contribution:
- Wildlife observation and bird-monitoring field trips
- Contribution to regional bird-species records
- Joint nature-education activities
Skills Developed:
- Bird identification and ecological surveying
- Citizen-science data collection
Community Impact:
- Promotes ecological awareness among young people
- Supports local biodiversity documentation and conservation
5.Ganoubia Hora — Young Feminist Organisation
Type: Educational Resources + Youth Engagement
NGO Partner: Ganoubia Hora – Southern Egypt Feminist Organisation
Location: Aswan
SDGs Links: SDG 5, SDG 10, SDG 16, SDG 17
ASWU Contribution:
- Student participation in gender-equality campaigns
- Co-delivery of workshops and awareness sessions
- Support for youth-led social dialogue initiatives
Skills Developed:
- Advocacy skills, gender-equality awareness
- Community education and social communication
Community Impact:
- Promotes gender equity and social inclusiveness
- Empowers young women and men across the community
6.Decent Life Initiative – Hayah Karima (حياة كريمة)
Type: Rural Development + Student Volunteering
NGO Partner: Hayah Kareema Foundation
Location: Rural villages across Aswan
ASWU Contribution:
- Student volunteering in community service activities
- Local awareness campaigns in rural villages
- Support for development programs in education & health
Skills Developed:
- Community engagement and field coordination
- Rural development awareness and teamwork
Community Impact:
- Enhances services and community support in underserved areas
- Strengthens connections between the university and rural communities
7.Life Makers Foundation (صُنّاع الحياة) – Aswan Branch
Type: Youth Volunteering + Social Support
NGO Partner: Life Makers Foundation
Location: Aswan Districts
SDGs Links: SDG 1, SDG 2, SDG 3, SDG 10, SDG 17
ASWU Contribution:
- Volunteer participation in food-security campaigns
- Environmental cleaning initiatives
- Health awareness and community support
Skills Developed:
- Public-health communication & teamwork
- Event management & community outreach
Community Impact:
- Supports vulnerable families in Aswan
- Promotes youth-led social development
8.Misr El-Kheir Foundation – Aswan Outreach
Type: Community Education & Social Services
NGO Partner: Misr El-Kheir Foundation
Location: Aswan
Links: SDG 1, SDG 3, SDG 4, SDG 10, SDG 17
ASWU Contribution:
- Volunteer involvement in educational support
- Participation in local health activities
- Collaboration on social development programs
Skills Developed:
- Social communication, education outreach
- Health-awareness facilitation
Community Impact:
- Enhances community education and student learning
- Supports vulnerable groups through national NGO channels