In September and October 2024, NAHWE embarked on a transformative journey across three Egyptian cities, exploring the profound intersection of creativity and well-being. Organized by Artswia and supported by media sponsor AlaFein, the activation brought together artists, healthcare professionals, and entrepreneurs for a series of workshops, talks, and community engagements.

Cairo Activation | September 22–28 The journey began in Cairo, where we partnered with Rakhawy Institute for Training and Research, the Entrepreneurship Center – Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transportation, School of Medicine – Qasr AlAiny, Consoleya Coworking Space, and Hayyah Club. Discussions delved into: 

• The benefits and watchouts of art therapy
• Art as a health behavior
• The power of performance arts
• The creative economy: Entrepreneurship at the intersection of arts and health
• Workplace well-being and managing stress

Alexandria Activation | October 16–17 Moving to the Mediterranean, sessions were held at the iconic Bibliotheca Alexandrina and the historic Mahmoud Said Museum. Themes explored included:

• Exploring the self through arts
• Arts as a healing tool: Necessity or luxury?

Aswan Activation | October 24–26 The final chapter unfolded in Upper Egypt at the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport – Aswan Branch, Krouma Cultural Center, and Caritas Egypt. Here, the conversation took on a deeper cultural and humanitarian context:

• Arts as a health behavior inherited from ancestors
• Arts in health training: Art as therapy vs. Art therapy
• Social activation with refugees

Thank you to all our partners and attendees for making NAHWE 2024 a resounding success. We look forward to welcoming you again in October 2027.