Social communication among Egyptians during the Corona crisis
It was not the first of its kind, but the Egyptians used to play this national epic in all difficult times, to present to the world a great picture that expresses the extent of the human values and meanings that the Egyptians carry within them, and how this valiant people persisted in taking responsibility on their shoulders in cooperation with the government to challenge the difficulties in Under all severe circumstances, the most recent of which was the outbreak of the new Corona virus “Covid-19”.
A large number of the general public, businessmen, public figures and celebrities, various institutions, and the Egyptian government, implemented a large number of ideas and donations, to care and ensure those affected by the emerging Corona virus, “Covid-19”, to show the whole world an honorable image describing the bravery and authenticity of the people. Al-Masry and that despite the difficulties, he stands with his country side by side.
Through this report, Al-Wafd Gate reviews the most prominent initiatives undertaken by the Egyptian people in all its categories, in partnership with the Egyptian government, to get out of this great crisis in peace.
The government and its support for the Egyptian people
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi directed the allocation of 100 billion pounds to face the repercussions of the Corona virus, in light of the demand of charitable institutions in the United States, which is one of the largest economies in the world, to donate to face the repercussions of the virus.
The government has also allocated a donation number in all Egyptian banks, and through text messages, to facilitate donations to those affected by the Corona virus, including workers in the private sector or daily workers, and others. As for government employees, their work is guaranteed, and his salary will not be affected.
Celebrity Initiative
A number of famous art and sports in Egypt launched a campaign called “Challenge of Good”, to support all groups affected in one way or another by the new Corona virus, which included “daily” workers, that is, they do not have a monthly salary, and this came to support them in sitting in their homes to preserve Save their lives from the threat of the virus and protect their lives.
The donation campaign was launched by the donor’s appearance in a video clip, in which he announced his sponsorship of a number of families for a certain period according to his ability.
Social initiatives from the general public to fight Corona
Support for those affected by the Corona virus was not limited to the category of businessmen, artists, celebrities and the government only, but as the simple Egyptian citizen has a more important role that crystallizes in an ideal form that Egyptians are accustomed to seeing at all times. Some of them provided bags containing cleaning and disinfection materials that were largely carried out from pharmacies and stores in order to protect others and maintain their safety.
In another humanitarian glimpse, some other young people posted on social networking sites “Facebook”, “Twitter”, and others, and offered various services that include purchasing all household necessities that the elderly need in the absence of their children,
Those who were denied return to their countries due to the suspension of Egyptian air traffic as a result of the outbreak of the virus in all countries of the world.
Others also announced, on social media, the opening of their homes to all families who were unable to leave the country under these difficult circumstances, and hosting them inside their personal homes without any compensation.
Crises have a public power over people..an involuntary impulse that controls people’s behaviors, attitudes and impressions, either towards what is praiseworthy or towards everything that is reprehensible.
In crises, people’s minerals are known…whether individually or in groups. And since the ghost of Corona spread his wings on the globe, the faces of countries and people that were not familiar to those around them appeared.
The meaning of “ethics” and how it reflects the essence of nations, individuals and societies became clear to everyone.
Far from recovering from some in the societies affected by the “Corona” virus, which was met with disapproval, we find that there are calls for prayers for all and widespread denunciation of a specific group or sect being singled out for calls for salvation, which confirms almost unanimity in the wish for the end of the epidemic for every soul on earth.
The spirit of cooperation and extending a helping hand to the affected countries, whose victims are falling more than others, such as China and Italy, appeared, and the morals of the Egyptian state, which sent aid, medical delegations, devices and necessary materials in such a harsh circumstance, appeared.
Despite the high voices calling for the cessation of state aid, the loudest voice was to give the Egyptian spirit a priority in helping everyone in need as much as possible.
At the local level, morals appeared on the surface that surprised everyone, such as “politicizing” the crisis and exploiting it to spread political purposes, spread the spirit of frustration and shake confidence in everything issued by state agencies to drive a wedge between the people and the government, as appeared the “exploiter” merchant who was not satisfied with what happened to the people The threat of death and disease, but rather hastened to ignite the prices of commodities and hide them out of greed for “forbidden profit” encouraged him in that citizen who thinks only of himself and after him the flood, so some rushed to store everything that is in the markets and empty the shops of goods at any price without thinking about those who are unable .
At the same time, the energies of good, which showed the authentic Egyptian metal, prevailed, and we witnessed tens or even hundreds of initiatives to help the “religious workers” who might be forced to stay in their homes to starve, and groups of young people spread out to help, and there are also wealthy people who ensured the support of families.
Because morality is a general human and is not linked to identity, nationality or nationality, everyone welcomed the initiatives of the world’s top billionaires and celebrities in helping their countries and even the poor of other countries, while the position of some businessmen who refrained from supporting their societies was met with disapproval, condemnation and great sadness.
Over time, it becomes clear that “Corona” is not just a virus that kills the respiratory system of humans, but rather it is a moral test for humanity.
“Mother of the World” resists with one hand… and helps with one hand
With the outbreak of the Corona virus, Egypt took a wonderful humanitarian position in its solidarity with the friendly peoples affected by the virus, and sent aid and medical supplies to China and Italy, which reflected the depth of relations between Egypt and the international community, and thanks were given to Egypt at all official levels.
Ambassador Sayed Abu Zeid, former Assistant Foreign Minister for Arab and Middle East Affairs, said, “The humanitarian initiatives adopted by Egypt to support friendly countries from the danger of Corona carry a set of messages, including the affirmation of Egypt’s support and solidarity with friendly peoples in adversity,” and also confirms that our relations with peoples The friend is a positive relationship, and it is also a message to the world that Egypt stands by its friends, and supports them in providing medicines, medical supplies, and prevention and protection tools, to fill some shortfall in strategic tools to confront the deadly Corona virus.
And the former assistant foreign minister added: “The Egyptian state, leadership and people, is trying to save the Italian people after the outbreak of the Corona epidemic in a large way. Protective and disinfection materials to the friendly Italy with which we have close relations, to help it contain the Corona crisis, and it was preceded by sending one and a half million medical masks, after Italy became the most affected country in the world and the number of infected people exceeded China,
A kind of appreciation and thanks from friendly countries to Egypt. Commenting: “President El-Sisi is a friend in a time of trouble, and Egypt will remain by Italy’s side until it passes through the stage of danger.”
And the former assistant foreign minister added: President Sisi always thinks of his usual humanity in supporting friendly peoples and presenting Egypt’s expertise in preventive medicine as a pioneer in it, and it was able to eliminate more than 95% of epidemic diseases locally, thanks to its precautionary measures, and its permanent coordination to prevent The leakage of epidemics from countries that have epidemic diseases. Noting that President “Sisi” directed the Minister of Health, at the height of the crisis, to visit the Chinese capital, Beijing, with a gift from the Egyptian people represented in a shipment of preventive medical supplies that contribute to limiting curbing the disease, stressing that the Egyptian state’s behavior is sincere, in supporting friends, as Egypt I stood next to China and now we stand next to Italy,
to send a message to the world about the necessity of heading towards the strongholds of the problem and the crisis to unite in order to confront the epidemic, armed with knowledge and cumulative experiences to preserve human safety and security.
He pointed out that these visits carry many messages of solidarity from Egypt, on top of which is that the Egyptian state does not forget its friends during adversity and adversity, especially that the Egyptian state has strategic partnership agreements with Beijing, and also emphasizes the depth and strength of Egyptian-Chinese relations, and that cooperation is not only in It is a time of economic and social stability. Rather, it is based on joint support and benefiting from mutual experiences to confront crises and challenges, and to cross the Chinese people to safety and stability. For many decades, aid was sent to the Gaza Strip in light of a crisis it was suffering from.
Tarek Zagloul, Executive Director of the Egyptian Organization for Human Rights, praised the honorable humanitarian stances of the Egyptian state in support of friendly countries, as Egypt and the countries of the world link strong relations and ties.
The Director of the Egyptian Organization for Human Rights affirmed Egypt’s constant keenness to cooperate and coordinate with all countries, given its great position and leadership for joint action. Expressing his hope for victory over challenges with unity, solidarity and global cooperation, and dealing with regional and international issues of common interest, especially with the spread of the virus, and international efforts to contain the crisis,
The “Director of the Egyptian Organization for Human Rights” explained that the entire world today needs great solidarity to get out of this ordeal, which has put global health systems to the test of a great moral test that they have not been subjected to before historically, and this collective international cooperation to combat the Corona virus is enough to limit its spread and eliminate it. .
For his part, Dr. Ikram Badr El-Din, Professor of Political Science at Cairo University, said: “Providing permanent support and solidarity with friendly countries in their war against the virus reflects the Egyptian state’s solidarity with China and Italy, and its full readiness to provide whatever support is possible to overcome their ordeal, within the framework of international efforts.” To combat the virus, and to consolidate distinguished and mutual relations of cooperation and historical friendship ties between Egypt and friendly countries in various fields.
He pointed out that the Egyptian-Chinese relationship is great and has a great geographical dimension, explaining that the Egyptian government and people do not skimp on countries and will not lag behind brotherly and friendly peoples, in light of the wise presidential diplomacy based on consolidating Egypt’s relations with the peoples of the world.
The people and the government .. «one hand»
The Egyptian people used to face crises with the slogan “We are all one hand.” With each crisis, the authentic Egyptian metal appears, which was reflected on the faces and hearts of the Egyptians, including media professionals, intellectuals, businessmen and volunteer youth, with their participation in donation campaigns and charitable initiatives, to take care of hundreds of poor families and the most needy, And drawing a smile on their faces, providing free meals to daily workers, orphans and people with special needs, as well as housewives to reduce prices, and making a lot of effort for others, and the contribution of state agencies in passing that crisis to safety, and we are not surprised when our Arab brothers call us “children.” Jadaan’s country”