Under the auspices of Prof. Dr. Ahmed Adel Abdel Hakim, Acting President of Alexandria University, and Dr. Gina El-Feky, Acting President of the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology, Alexandria University organized a diverse activity day for Children’s University students under the theme “Sustainability as a Way of Life.” The event was held at the Faculty of Agriculture, coinciding with the International Day of the Children’s University launched by the European Children’s University Network, and within the framework of the university’s support for the country’s sustainable development efforts.

The event was supervised by Dr. Hanaa Saleh, Coordinator of the Children’s University at Alexandria University, and Dr. Rana El-Refaie, Executive Director of the Children’s University at the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology.

The activities were inaugurated by Dr. Affaf Al-Oufy, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development, who noted that the event aligns with the “Save It… Light It” initiative launched by the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research. She emphasized the university’s commitment to instilling sustainability concepts among children and raising their awareness of environmental and societal issues.

In the same context, Dr. Affaf Al-Oufy, along with the deans, inaugurated an exhibition held on the sidelines of the event, featuring models, designs, and innovations reflecting the Sustainable Development Goals, in addition to products from recycling workshops. The exhibition was supervised by Dr. Bahia El-Akhrity, Children’s University Coordinator at the Faculty of Specific Education.

The event was attended by several academic leaders, including Dr. Hassan Abdeen, Dean of the Faculty of Education; Dr. Heba Sabry Salama, Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture; Dr. Nagda Mady, Dean of the Faculty of Specific Education; and Dr. Lamia Ahmed Othman, Acting Dean of the Faculty of Early Childhood Education, along with vice deans, Children’s University coordinators from various faculties, and a number of faculty members.

Dr. Hanaa Saleh highlighted that children are the stewards of the future and the bearers of the nation’s path toward sustainability. She stressed that their potential must not be overlooked, and that the Children’s University works to embed sustainability concepts as a way of life to ensure continued development and prosperity for Egypt.

The day featured a variety of scientific and awareness activities. Children presented an educational theatrical performance titled “Planet of Light,” written by Dr. Hadeer El-Daghar, Children’s University Coordinator at the Faculty of Arts, and directed by Ms. Mai Abdel Razek Awad from the Department of Theatre Studies.

The program also included workshops on recycling household waste, supervised by faculty members, their assistants, and students from the Faculties of Specific Education and Early Childhood Education, aiming to grow environmental awareness and sustainability concepts among children.

The children also delivered two research sessions. The first, titled “Towards Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals,” presented a simplified overview of the 17 goals and ways to apply them in daily life, under the supervision of Ms. Amira Maher, Assistant Lecturer at the Faculty of Science and Assistant Coordinator of the Children’s University. The second session, titled “The Future Through Today’s Minds,” was supervised by Dr. Mohamed Waheed, Assistant Professor of Educational Technology at the Faculty of Specific Education, where children shared their vision for Egypt’s future in light of achieving sustainable development goals.

The event concluded with an emphasis on the importance of such initiatives in developing children’s awareness, refining their skills, and strengthening their connection to environmental and societal issues, reflecting Alexandria University’s commitment to preparing a conscious generation capable of actively contributing to building the future.