With the rising responsibilities and pressures of adulthood, reminiscing about the good old schooldays when life was easy and carefree is a pleasant place for people of different ages to visit every now and then. However, some adults’ recollection of their early years are only made up of scenes on the street, and harsh life conditions. In a country where street children are estimated at two million, according to the UNICEF, FACE for Children in Need is hosting a daylong event on Friday, October 16 at the Aquarium Grotto Garden in Zamalek under the theme ‘Old is Cool’. Fueled by the belief in ‘integration through education’, FACE hopes to raise enough funds granting 500 children the chance to remain enrolled in schools across Egypt. With an average tuition fee of LE 400 ($US 51), and an entry ticket worth LE 80 ($US 10.2), a child will be enrolled in school for every five tickets sold. According to Seif Taher, marketing and event planning coordinator, the event which encapsulates the school memories of several generations, is designed to accommodate for the fun and entertainment of the whole family. Varying between a…
