Golden Years Foundation is a non-for-profit spinoff organization from a Facebook community, also created by the same founder and with over 50,000 members. Registered with the Ministry of Social Solidarity no. 1035 for December 2021, we empower Egyptian seniors to live a healthier, happier more independent live.

The foundation offers you, as an older adult or as a caregiver to an older adult, a central hub to share advice, find support, or participate in a social activity.  Many of our activities are organized by our older adult members.

Who we are

A non-profit foundation, under the auspices of the Ministry of Social Solidarity, registered under no.1035 in December 2021.

Vision

To promote a healthy aging experience for older adults across Egypt and the Middle East.

Mission

To improve the quality of life for older adults in Egypt by building supportive platforms that promote care, connection, and accessibility.

Our Initiatives

You can join an array of intellectual and social activities such as

Wellness Series

Once a month an experienced physician shares with you their knowledge about relevant health issues or offers guidance on preventive measures.

Golden Years’ Choir

Our singers prove that age is just a number. Golden Years’ Choir offers talented older adults, in their 60s, 70s, and 80s, a stage to express themselves and to showcase their love for music and singing.

Golden Years Book Club

For the avid reader or author in you, the book club is a collaboration with Diwan Bookstore and is held twice a month either in their Zamalek or Heliopolis location. What you’ll find different about this book club is that the discussion always includes the author, also an older adult.

Serenity Visits

We’re strong believers in building social connections. Serenity visits allow participants to visit nursing homes and connect with their habitants.

Craft Bazaars

The Craft Bazaars empower the Goldies to be entrepreneurs, providing them with an arena to showcase their handmade products; be it crocheted bags, beaded jewelry, leather goods or even hearty treats.

Birthday Celebrations

No better reason to gather than celebrating our loved ones’ birthdays. For every month of the year, we bring out the child in us with cake, singing and lots of laughter.

Corporate & Educational Program

Fighting ageism begins with building awareness. Golden Years Foundation partners with you and your organization or school to deliver a comprehensive training program to change the narrative around ageism. The training can also be customized to meet your needs. Individuals who have taken the training then implement their newly acquired knowledge when they participate in other community events or independently.

Dina Hashish – Founder

Recognized as one of the 50 leaders who are working to foster healthy aging by the UN Decade of Healthy Aging initiative.

In today’s global environment, local focus and social cooperation are vital for a healthy world. Dina founded Golden Years Community foundation in 2021 to promote healthy aging in Egypt. By creating a local ecosystem to serve the needs of seniors,

Dina has charted a path for lifting the burden of many caregivers and caretakers. Her passion for creating a healthy aging environment for seniors is driven by her personal family experience. Dina is a Stanford Law school graduate with a successful career in international law and social equity.