Mrs. Sohair Gerges is a married housewife and mother of two children. She currently lives in Cairo after moving there from her birthplace in the Sohag governorate in Upper Egypt. In her youth, Sohair had taken some literacy classes however her elder brother opposed she continues her education, furthermore, she was taken out of school and was no longer able to read and write. 

Mrs. Sohair attended a public meeting conducted by BLESS about the importance of education and decided that she will participate in literacy classes.

Mrs. Sohair now obtains her official certificate and is incredibly happy that she can now follow up with her children. She later on, worked very well as a secretary and increased her family’s income.

Improving the Standard of Education program seeks to support school students in their academic education and aims that 75% of the targeted students pass their course exams.

The program offers:

-       Student study aid support aims to improve the educational capabilities of students and enhance their knowledge of school subjects and tutor them to pass their school exams. 

-       Reading and writing skill improvement courses aim to improve the reading, writing, and basic mathematics skills of children who lack academic basics. 

-       ICT knowledge courses for children and adults aim to target school students and adults to educate them with the capabilities of basic computer skills.