social responsibility

One of the most important programs sponsored by OW for nearly two decades and is under the management of Mohamed Farid Khamis for Development Foundation. The program revolves around the sponsorship of the top 100 students covering both their financial obligations (university fees, materials, equipment and monthly per diem), their social needs (healthcare, financial subsidies) and their development through mentoring and skills training. To date, OW has had a direct positive impact on 2400 graduates and is looking at furthering its commitment by developing a continuing program following their graduation.

This international non-profit organization brings together students, academics and business leaders committed to using the power of entrepreneurship to improve the quality of life and standard of living of people in need. For over six years, OW has been a proud sponsor of the annual ENACTUS competition for community development projects across the globe.

OW believes in learning through action, and as part of its more expansive learning and development agenda, students from different universities across Egypt are offered on-site training. The interactive training program is delivered over three weeks and takes trainees through OW's various departments, specialities, and facilities.

Annually, OW sponsors the transportation fees of 3,800 students facilitating their trips to and from university free of charge by buses allocated for this purpose and managed by Farid Khamis for Development Foundation.

Oriental Weavers' CSR focus also takes into consideration the UN's SDGs with Health and Well-being presented as goal no. 3. Health and well-being are fundamental to a more productive society and significantly impact economic growth and development. Some initiatives the organization has been involved in:

One of our founder Mohammed Khamis' many achievements and projects focused on giving back to our community; the Mohammed Farid Khamis Specialized Hospital in 10th of Ramadan is an integrated medical facility that offers around the clock care. OW allocates an annual budget towards the hospital and is currently sponsoring the complete renovation of the hospital that would allow for bigger patient capacity and pro bono cases.

Over the past eight years, Oriental Weavers has been committed to raising awareness and supporting women living with breast cancer while providing research that will ease the pain of women of all classes.

The technology and equipment used in hospitals tend to be what needs the highest investment due to changing technologies, maintenance etc. OW, for years, has provided medical equipment and several kidney dialysis machines to hospitals and centres across Egypt, including Baheya, El Nas, El Orman, and Abu El Reesh Hospital. Additionally, OW has adopted speech delay and human development as part of its focus on health. The corporation established dedicated classes for children with speech delays and sponsors cases of children with disabilities.

Part of Oriental Weavers' CSR strategy is the support of individuals in need. This is done either through contributions or in-kind support. In partnership with the Egyptian Clothing Bank, OW provided winter blankets and clothes for thousands of families in Sharkeya Governorate to help them during harsh weather conditions. With the daily wear and tear of prayer floors in mosques, OW has refurbished the majority of Egypt's Governorates with wall-to-wall carpets as in-kind support.