Under the patronage of:

• Prof. Sherif Khater - President of the University
• Prof. Mohamed Abdel Azim - Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development
• Prof. Eid Abdel Wahid - Chairman of the General Authority for Literacy and Adult Education

And under the leadership of:

• Prof. Ali Abdel Rabbo Hussein - Dean of the Faculty
• Prof. Abdullah Ali Abu Shabana - Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development

And under the supervision of:

• Prof. Asmaa El-Hady Abdel Hai - Director of the Mansoura University Center for Literacy Services
• Dr. Mostafa Amin - Director General of Project Management at the University
• Mr. Ayman Al-Mansy - Acting Director of the General Authority for Literacy and Adult Education in Dakahlia
• Mr. Samah El-Barmawy - Coordinator of the General Authority for Literacy and Adult Education at Mansoura University

As part of the Mansoura University Center for Literacy Services' plan to implement and monitor the university's literacy project, "A Province Free of Illiteracy," and to provide the necessary facilities for graduates to meet the literacy requirement to obtain their university degrees, the center, in cooperation with the General Authority for Literacy and Adult Education in Dakahlia, held the "instant literacy exam at Mansoura University" on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at 12:00 PM in Lecture Hall 21 of the Faculty of Education.

A distinguished group of faculty members and staff from the university and the authority participated in organizing and conducting the exam, including:

• Prof. Mohamed Ibrahim Atwa - Coordinator of the Literacy Committee at the Faculty
• Dr. Mona El-Kayal - Member of the Literacy Committee at the Faculty
• Dr. Ibrahim Farag - General Manager of the Faculty
• Ms. Aya El-Sayed El-Araby - Secretary of the Literacy Center
• Mr. Hany Mohamed Khairy - Director of Student Affairs at the Authority in Dakahlia
• Mr. Ahmed Lotfy Mahmoud - Director of the Information Center of the Authority in Dakahlia
• Mr. Adel Abdel Rahim Bakr - Director of the Office of the Branch Manager of the Authority in Dakahlia
• Ms. Lamia El-Sayed El-Metwally - Office of Student Affairs at the Authority in Dakahlia
• Ms. Ghada Mohamady El-Qadry - Office of Student Affairs at the Authority in Dakahlia

The exam witnessed a significant turnout, with 180 illiterate learners registered by 67 graduates from Mansoura University and Al-Azhar University. A total of 121 illiterate learners from various age groups attended the exam. This initiative represents a new step in facilitating the process for struggling graduates to meet the literacy requirement and obtain their graduation certificates quickly and easily.

It is worth noting that, for the first time, the developed exam paper issued by the General Authority for Literacy and Adult Education, according to its new vision, was applied. It was well-received by the learners as it is characterized by simplicity, precision, and diversity in assessing literacy, functional, digital, and social skills using the most appropriate methodologies for adult education.

All appreciation and respect go to the leadership of Mansoura University and the General Authority for Literacy and Adult Education for their support and forward-thinking vision in serving the university's project to combat illiteracy in Dakahlia.

Special thanks are also extended to the administration of the Faculty of Education at Mansoura University for their warm reception of the organizing committee, excellent organization, and great cooperation.

We also extend our gratitude to everyone who contributed to organizing the students' and learners' entry process, especially Mr. Mohamed El-Hadidi (Faculty Security Officer), Mr. Michael (Project Management), Ms. Hala Salem, Ms. Mai Ali, Ms. Nashwa Mohamed, and Ms. Amina (coordinators of the Authority at the University Literacy Center).