Lafarge Egypt provides thousands of protective face masks To three public hospitals in the Delta Zone
Solomon Aviles: "This initiative is a continuation of Lafarge Egypt's efforts to play its role in backing the Egyptian community in its battle against Coronavirus, and to support the company's commitment of promoting the value of health and safety. Our first initiative took place in Suez Governorate last April, and we are now moving to the Delta to support its public hospitals.
In collaboration with "Association des Anciennes du Collège de la Mère de Dieu for Community Development,” Lafarge Egypt dedicated 22000 face masks for the safety of the medical service providers in the public hospitals of El-Gharbeya and El-Sharkeya Governorates, including Basyoun Central Hospital, Fever Hospital and El-Zagazig Hospital for Chest Diseases. This initiative is a continuation of Lafarge Egypt's efforts which began last April in Suez by supplying disinfectants and face masks to governorate's staff.
Last May and June, in collaboration with the Egyptian Food and Cure Banks, the company supported the irregular staff and participated in the repair of ventilators in public hospitals.
Mr. Solomon Aviles stated: "This initiative is a continuation of Lafarge Egypt's efforts to play its role in backing the Egyptian community in its battle against Coronavirus and to support the company's aim toward promoting the value of health and safety. In April, Lafarge kicked off the initiative in Suez and now we are moving to Delta Zone to support its public hospitals.
Mme. Mireille Nessim, President of "Association des Anciennes du Collège de la Mère de Dieu for Community Development”, expressed her pleasure at collaborating with Lafarge Egypt for its remarkable credibility, proven endeavors to enhance sustainable development and relentless rush to help the Egyptian Community at the most critical times.
Also, Nessim pointed to the ongoing efforts of the "Association des Anciennes du Collège de la Mère de Dieu for Community Development” since the start of the crisis, to support the medical system by identifying and addressing the real needs.
She said: "The Association is honored to be a partner with Lafarge Egypt, and also proud of being a success partner throughout the course of its community initiatives”
It is worth noting that the "Association des Anciennes du Collège de la Mère de Dieu for Community Development” is privileged with the honorary presidency of Ghada Waly, former Minister of Social Solidarity, Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and the Director-General/ Executive Director of the United Nations Office at Vienna (UNOV)/ United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). She was one of the alumni of "Le Collège de la Mère de Dieu”, and she initiated the idea of founding the association in 2018.
