About Us
Cheerful Heart Center (CHC) is an Egyptian, non-governmental and non-profit foundation that serves the Intellectually and Developmentally Disabled (IDD). CHC was established in May 1993 Under the Auspices of H.H. Late Pope Shenoudh III and supervision of General Bishop H.G. Bishop Boutros and is registered in the Ministry of Social Solidarity.
Since 1992, CHC provided boys and girls with IDD of different ages support via morning programs and residency. Due to COVID, CHC, regretfully, was closed for a three-year period.
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In 2023 with the blessing of H.H. Popo Tawadros II, CHC is opening its doors to all people with IDD with a highly professional team of staff, individualized programs, state of the art tools, and a completely renovated premise.
Vision
We aspire to offer persons with intellectual disabilities a cheerful and loving environment to learn, grow and thrive within our community of Cheerful Heart Center and contribute to the establishment of an inclusive and equitable community in Egypt.
Mission
Our mission is to empower persons with IDD to reach their full potential and enhance their living conditions through implementing up-to-date comprehensive programs; providing family support and coaching; upgrading service providers’ technical and personal skills as well as raising public awareness to create a more accepting and supportive Egyptian community.
Core Values
Love - Be kind and accepting
Diversity and Inclusion – Advocate for equity and accessibility
Excellence - Offer Superior quality services
Flexibility & Creativity – Provide innovative and up to date interventions
Our Team
Monica Magdy
Executive Manager
Engy Shehata
Technical
Manager
Mervat (Poussy)
Strategy Planner
Haidy Adel
Executive Secretary
Graphic Designer
Imy Shenouda
Psychologist
Karim El- Badry
Psychomotor, gym,
& Class Teacher
Tomas Shafik
Assessments &
Class Teacher
Samia Hamdy
Montessori Teacher
Christine Amin
Sensory Specialist
Mervat Gad
Speech Therapist
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Assessments &
Class Teacher
Janette Nagy
Vocational Training Specialist