December 7, 2025

Under the patronage of Professor Ahmed El-Minshawy, President of Assiut University, the Sector of Community Service and Environmental Development at the Faculty of Commerce organized a seminar titled “Your Future Matters: Debt between Reality and Challenges.” The seminar was held under the supervision of Professor Mohamed Adawy, Vice President of the University for Community Service and Environmental Development; Professor Alaa Abdel-Hafiz, Dean of the Faculty of Commerce; and Professor Amal El-Daly, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development.

The seminar was attended by faculty members and their assistants, administrative staff, and students. The lectures were delivered by Mr. Mohamed Farag, Director of Misr El-Kheir Foundation Office in Assiut, and Mr. Haitham Mahmoud, Director of Legal Procedures at Misr El-Kheir Foundation in Cairo.

Professor Ahmed El-Minshawy emphasized the importance of organizing such events that raise awareness among students and the wider community about economic and social issues, thereby strengthening the University’s role in community service and supporting sustainable development. He noted that initiatives of this kind empower young people to better understand the challenges of financial responsibility and to make informed decisions that help safeguard their future and ensure family stability.

For his part, Professor Mohamed Adawy stated that the University is keen to serve the community and address economic and social phenomena that affect the stability of families and youth. He pointed out that debt has become a pressing issue requiring proper awareness and sound guidance from trusted sources to enhance prevention and address its challenges. He added that such seminars are an integral part of the University’s mission to support sustainable development and achieve social and economic security within society.

Professor Alaa Abdel-Hafiz highlighted the Faculty’s role in enhancing economic awareness among its students, explaining that debt is a phenomenon that necessitates scientific discussion due to its direct impact on societal stability and young people’s ability to manage their financial affairs. He added that the Faculty of Commerce is committed to preparing well-informed graduates capable of making sound decisions, stressing that such seminars are a fundamental pillar in building students with strong economic thinking skills.

Professor Amal El-Daly noted that awareness of debt has become a real necessity in light of the rapid development of financial transaction patterns. She explained that a lack of proper knowledge may lead young people to engage in risky financial practices without fully understanding their consequences. She affirmed that the Faculty works to promote a culture of economic responsibility among students through purposeful activities that empower them to make informed decisions, enhance their ability to face growing financial challenges, and protect their future from falling into cycles of debt and its repercussions.