About Us
~ Our Story
In the heart of the Global South Arts in Health Week, a vibrant movement was stirring. The year was 2023, and the world was about to witness a remarkable event that would forever change the landscape of arts and health. The Global South Arts and Health Week (GSAHW), an international convening of visionaries, scholars, and practitioners, was set to take place across 18 countries, spanning Central & South America, Africa, and Asia.
From **September 22nd to 30th**, the cities of Alexandria and Cairo in Egypt became the pulsating heart of this global event. Six local partners joined forces, their shared mission: to advance education, scientific research, and interdisciplinary practice of arts in health, creative art therapies, and community-based art engagements.
Amidst this international symposium, a group of passionate Egyptian arts and health enthusiasts from diverse backgrounds felt a shared calling. They saw the incredible potential of arts in health practices in Egypt and recognized the need for a national platform to showcase these practices, connect practitioners with those seeking their expertise, support and advance the field.
And so, an idea sparked into life under the golden Egyptian sun. The co-founders of the **National Arts In Health Week Egypt (NAHWE)** met, their hearts filled with a shared vision and purpose. They dreamed of a future where arts and health were intertwined, a future where the healing power of arts was accessible to all Egyptians, by Egyptians.
And thus, NAHWE was born, a beacon of hope and innovation in the field of arts and health, a testament to the power of collaboration and shared dreams. The spark has been ignited, and the flame continues to burn brightly, illuminating the path towards a healthier, more creative healthy future.
~ Mission And Objectives ~
Our mission is to solidify the role of arts as a health-enhancing practice. We aim to do this by raising awareness, facilitating networking opportunities, and promoting growth in the field.
This mission is built on three pillars: Awareness, Accessibility, and Advancement of the field. Each pillar has a clear set of objectives
“Join us today and be part of this fulfilling journey as we explore and advance the intersection of arts and health in Egypt. Together, we can make a difference! “
Awareness
Shed light on the crucial role of creative art therapies in preventing, managing, and healing health and well-being. Additionally, raise awareness about arts in health practices in Egypt and highlight the contributions of practitioners in this field.
Accessibility
Provide networking opportunities to encourage dialogue and collaboration, while also mapping out the resources of arts in health stakeholders in Egypt. Additionally, create a platform where the audience can engage with practitioners.
Advancement
Enrich the arts in health and wellbeing sector in by advancing scientific research, promoting interdisciplinary collaborations, and creating a supportive environment for practitioners to excel and bring about positive changes. Moreover, we aim to empower social entrepreneurs to advance the field even further.