Mona Bassel

A writer and editor based in Cairo, Mona is passionate about providing people with a platform to share their stories. Her interests include cultural issues, mental health, environmental sustainability, and animal welfare. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Multimedia Journalism from the American University in Cairo.

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  Threads of Hope: A Safe Haven for Disadvantaged Women in Egypt

  “We work with women who have suffered tremendously and lived through the horrors of war. They’ve lost...

  Mona Bassel 1 December 2021
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  Lentil Soup for the Soul: An Egyptian Comfort Food

  In western cultures, chicken soup is the example typically given to portray dishes that provide warmth and...

  Mona Bassel 27 November 2021
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  Egypt’s President Visits West Aswan to Follow Up on Relief Efforts

  Following the flash floods that hit Aswan in mid-November, Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El Sisi visited west...

  Mona Bassel 25 November 2021
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  New Animal Adoption Website Launches in Egypt

  Animal lovers in Egypt understand how dire the situation for stray cats and dogs has become. The...

  Mona Bassel 24 November 2021
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  “Isolation, Loneliness, Contemplation”: Photo Series Captures Rare Perspective of Egyptians

  A filmmaker’s perspective of photographs is unique; their development ends up looking like movie stills and can...

  Mona Bassel 21 November 2021
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  Hamza El Din: A Nubian Musician’s Endeavor to Preserve His Culture

  Who could have guessed that a national railroad employee’s music would captivate audiences across the globe, from...

  Mona Bassel 18 November 2021
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  Egyptian Graphic Designer’s Work Displayed at COP26 Exhibition

  The Nubian Story, an audio narrative accompanied by a set of illustrations created by Egyptian graphic designer...

  Mona Bassel 14 November 2021
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  Architecture, Cats, and Food: Arab World Twitter Account Captures the Beauty of Egypt

  Created in 2016 and attracting more than 200 thousand followers, the Arab World Twitter account captures the...

  Mona Bassel 13 November 2021
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  An Egyptian Nutritionist’s Tips on Staying Healthy This Winter

  It can be difficult to decide to eat healthy food when the weather is cold and the...

  Mona Bassel 8 November 2021
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  Meet the Woman Who Brought Professional Poi Spinning to Egypt

  While working at a South Sinai camp in 2015, Donia Genena recalls how one of the camp’s...

  Mona Bassel 7 November 2021
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  In Photos: A Recap of Egypt’s Second Half of Inktober

  First created by artist Jake Parker in 2009, Inktober is an annual challenge where artists from around...

  Mona Bassel 2 November 2021
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  Upcoming Algorithmic Art Course to Explore the World of Creative Coding

  The term “creative coding” may sound odd because the two words don’t seem to go together; the...

  Mona Bassel 2 November 2021
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  This Egyptian Chef Overcame All Obstacles to Make His Culinary Dreams Come True

  Chicken with teen shooki (prickly pear) sauce and chicken with harankash (gooseberry) sauce are just some of...

  Mona Bassel 1 November 2021
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  Celebrating World Thrift Day: 5 Thrift Shops in Egypt

  The last day of October may be known as Halloween, but it was also deemed World Thrift...

  Mona Bassel 31 October 2021
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  In Photos: Explore the Stunning Scenery of Nuweiba, South Sinai

  Located around 470 kilometers away from Cairo in South Sinai, it’s no exaggeration to say that Nuweiba...

  Mona Bassel 27 October 2021
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  Get Creative: 6 Places that Offer Art Courses in Cairo

  Creating art in all its forms is a soothing, oftentimes meditative activity, and the best part is...

  Mona Bassel 27 October 2021
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  Escape the Big City: 5 Camps to Visit in South Sinai

  As the summer season comes to an end, the North Coast is officially considered off-season and stops...

  Mona Bassel 25 October 2021