Abdala Hamdy

With 6 years of experience, Make Sure that the Child getting Friendly Spaces and providing children with protected environments for organized activities, play, socialization, learning, and self-expression during disaster recovery processes.

Volunteer/Facilitator MHPSS at Save the Children (2025-03 – Present)

Actively contribute to the Child Protection Office with a focus on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS), implementing various programs designed to promote psychological well-being.

• Psychosocial support facilitator in the (EAMR) project
• Conducted activities aimed at enhancing resilience and emotional well-being among beneficiaries

Facilitator at Caritas (2024-09 – 2024-11)

Participated with youth with disabilities in the project 'Share with Me, Understand Me, Know Me' which aimed to promote inclusion between youth with and without intellectual disabilities through arts, especially theater.

• Facilitated arts and theater activities for youth with disabilities
• Project culminated in a theatrical performance showcased in multiple venues

Volunteer/Facilitator at Save the Children (2023-09 – 2025-03)

Participated for UNHCR Project (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees). Assisted newcomers children with their participation in post-traumatic therapy activities through art.

• Introduced the importance of safety and child protection policies through games and activities
• Worked at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) locations

Facilitator at Maq'ad of Soltan Qaitbey (2022-06 – 2023-08)

Children Training for those aged 8 to 18 years with high risk environment, who live in Misr el Qadema, specifically among the tombs, focuses on street theater arts.

• Focused on street theater arts discussing social issues and life problems related to children
• Enhanced communication among children and with the community through artistic expression including dance, jokes, and physical expression
• Responsible of MEL Operation (Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning)

Community Leader at Save the Children (2019-05 – 2020-02)

Participated for Masar Project: Implement Integration between various nationalities and Egyptians involves training to explore different cultures and accept others.

• Director of El Otobees play in the Project closing celebration
• Participated in One-day workshop with Goodwill Ambassador (David Morrissey)
• Acting participation in Save the Children 100 anniversary
• Acting Coach for EU Funded Camp for Children training with various nationalities, aged 10 to 17 years
• Facilitated theatre street initiative for those aged 18 to 25 (fi el hawa sawa Play)
• Participated in theatre of the oppressed initiative with interactive theater based on improvisation

Bachelor's in Sociology – Faculty of Arts at Cairo University (2022-05)