EXPERIENCE CITY OF THE GARBAGE COLLECTORS

Working Towards a Brighter Future of Manshiyat Naser, Egypt

At City of the Garbage Collectors, wellbeing is at the forefront of what we’re working together towards. Our programs and activities are designed to be a catalyst that helps community members reach their goals and fulfill their potential. Learn more about the positive impact we have and join us in bringing about positive change.

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MANSHIYAT NASER

A Bit of Background

Here at City of the Garbage Collectors, we are driven by a single goal; to do our part in making the world a better place for all. Our decision making process is informed by comprehensive empirical studies and high quality data evaluation. We strive to build productive relationships and make a positive impact with all of our pursuits.

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EXPERIENCE THE CITY OF GARBAGE COLLECTORS

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ONE DAY / HALF DAY TOUR OF MANSHIYAT NASSER

Tour guide : Adham Sharkawy

Manshiyat Nasser is very unique city and a lot of people in the world are curious about how this city was built and how people are living. This Half Day/ Full Day Tour will give you a safe and comprehensive guide for this city and give you a experience and you will understand the system of the garbage collection, separation and recycling process, as well as the people's life style and tradition.

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EXPERIENCE AND VOULNTEER

Help sorting / Teaching /

At City of the Garbage Collectors, we are dedicated to stepping up our efforts in addressing this issue. Health Clinic is by no means an easy feat, but through cooperation and community empowerment we believe we can facilitate progress in this area. We are always striving to make a difference, and invite you to learn more and lend your support.

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MANSHIYAT NASSER KIDS DREAM PROJECT

Help kids in Manshiyat Nasser to have a safe play ground and give them more opportunity to learn.

In Manshiyat Nasser, the city of garbage collectors, there is little educational opportunity for kids and there is no place for them to play freely and safely. A lot of kids in Manshiyat Nasser don't attend schools which make them more isolated from society and give them less opportunity in their future. Though we all wish we can change the school system or support all the family, it is a long way to go and won't be able to achieve tomorrow.
Our project is to create an additional space in Manshiyat Nasser to give them more opportunities to play and learn at the same time.
The donation will help to organize an event such as renting a soccer field for 2 hours to give kids a opportunity to play socce. That is an example but we are planning to organize more events, which we want your ideas ! If we can get more support and funds, we would like to make an permanent recreation space where kids can read books, play, invite teachers and organize classes. We picture the space like "after school" in the developed country.
Please help us achieve this project and be a member to support.

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ADHAM EL SHARKAWY

Tour guide of Manshiyat Nasser / trainer and speaker

Adham EL Sharkawy was born and grew up in Manshiyat Nasser, Egypt. At the age of 12, he was interviewed for the documentary “Everyday”. In 2005, he was featured in the highly acclaimed documentary “Garbage Dreams”, which won numerous international awards and became a part of the PBS series “The Independent Lens”. He taught at the Recycling School from 2007 to 2011 then moved to the USA for 2 years to learn English and continued to develop his knowledge of source separation. When he returned to Cairo in 2013, he continued teaching and volunteering at the Recycling School in Manshiyat Nasser and became an internationally known trainer and speaker in the field of non-organic waste recycling and source separation, while managing his own business of recycling materials.