Prof. Galal Zaki Said
Founder of Assiut Childhood and Development Association
Former Professor of Orthopedics – Faculty of Medicine – Assiut University.
Professor Galal Zaki Said commenced his endeavors to provide care and assistance to children with disabilities in 1968, during the prevalence of polio in Upper Egypt. In 1991, the exigency to establish an association emerged, with the aim of monitoring children with special needs in their respective villages, and enhancing the community’s awareness regarding early detection of disabilities.
Prof. Hatem Galal Zaki Said
Chairman
Professor of Orthopedics, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University
A Board Member at Assiut Childhood and Development Association since 2008 till 2020.
He participates effectively in the physically treatment and the medical rehabilitation of the children with special needs.
A board member at International Society of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology (SICOT).
A board member at AO Trauma.
Dr. Nariman El-Sayed Mohamed Abol Oyoun
Professor of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology , Faculty of Medicine, ِِAssiut University
Fellow, University of Hamburg, Germany(2007-2009).
Fellow, University of Pennsylvania,USA(2014-2015).
Providing free medical service for needy orthopedic patients.
Providing medical shoes for the needy children with deformities of the feet in cooperation with local and international NGOs and donors.
Mrs. Soheir Hosni Mohamed
Board Secretary
Former Director of the Kindergarten Orientation Department, Assiut Education Directorate.
She played a great role in developing the work of kindergarten at ACDA She also participated in recruiting 450 facilitator in the Kindergarten halls, which are established by ACDA.
Mr. Othman Ahmed Swefi
Treasurer
Former Director of The inclusive center for rehabilitating people with disabilities
One of the co-founders of ACDA and has a noticeable role in the stability of ACDA’s financial system.
He acts as internal auditor for the Microfinance sector.
He is a member of the audit and risk committee of the Microfinance unit.
Mr. Hassan Sabry
Board Member
Former General Manager of the National Bank, Assiut branch
He is a member of the Audit and Risk Committee of the Microfinance unit.
Dr. Berlanty Naguib Francis
Board Member
Pediatrician – former General Director of Preventive Medicine
She contributed to enriching and developing the health sector in ACDA.
she is the head of the training committee
She is a representative of the association in conferences and meetings regarding Child protection and child rights
Professor Nihal Fathi
Board Member
Professor, Department of physical medicine, Rheumatology & Rehabilitation , Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University
One of the co-founders of ACDA
She is a board member since 2007.
She participated in developing and implementing physical therapy programs for people with special needs since the establishment of ACDA.