About Us

Cheerful Heart Center (CHC) is an Egyptian, non-governmental and non-profit foundation that serves the Intellectually and Developmentally Disabled (IDD). CHC was established in May 1993 Under the Auspices of H.H. Late Pope Shenoudh III and supervision of General Bishop H.G. Bishop Boutros and is registered in the Ministry of Social Solidarity.

Since 1992, CHC provided boys and girls with IDD of different ages support via morning programs and residency. Due to COVID, CHC, regretfully, was closed for a three-year period.

In 2023 with the blessing of H.H. Popo Tawadros II, CHC is opening its doors to all people with IDD with a highly professional team of staff, individualized programs, state of the art tools, and a completely renovated premise.

Vision

We aspire to offer persons with intellectual disabilities a cheerful and loving environment to learn, grow and thrive within our community of Cheerful Heart Center and contribute to the establishment of an inclusive and equitable community in Egypt.

Mission

Our mission is to empower persons with IDD to reach their full potential and enhance their living conditions through implementing up-to-date comprehensive programs; providing family support and coaching; upgrading service providers’ technical and personal skills as well as raising public awareness to create a more accepting and supportive Egyptian community.

Core Values

Love - Be kind and accepting

Diversity and Inclusion – Advocate for equity and accessibility

Excellence - Offer Superior quality services

Flexibility & Creativity – Provide innovative and up to date interventions