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Omnia Nour

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ROTA organises Community Iftar for Elderly Institute

  • 40 volunteers from ROTA and Al Jaidah Group serve Iftar meals
  • Community initiative is part of ROTA's Ramadan Project
Doha, 27 August, 2009: Qatar-based NGO Reach Out To Asia (ROTA) organized yesterday a community Iftar for the Qatari Institution for Elderly. The Iftar was part of a series of initiatives by ROTA and its supporting partners during the Holy Month of Ramadan.
The special Iftar, organized with the support of Jaidah Group - ROTA's Associate Partner, was attended by nearly 30 elderly residents and employees of the Institution. Approximately 40 volunteers from ROTA and Jaidah Group participated in the initiative.
In her comments, H.E. Sheikha Aisha bint Faleh Al Thani, Member of the Board of Directors at ROTA said: "The Holy Month of Ramadan reflects the spirit of sharing, caring and spreading goodwill. This Iftar meal for the Elderly highlights the importance of giving back to the community, the spirit of volunteerism and the satisfaction that one feels by helping others. Through these initiatives, ROTA aims to make a difference to the lives of the less fortunate people in Qatar I would like to congratulate ROTA and Jaidah Group for reflecting the spirit of the Holy Month of Ramadan."
The volunteer-driven community campaign communicates ROTA's commitment to the society and underlines the values and spirit of sharing during the Holy Month. The event gave the volunteers an opportunity to serve and dine with the elderly people and make them feel special.
The volunteer team for the Iftar event did all the preparations needed for the event; while the meals were offered by a donor who didn't want to mention his name
Talking about the Iftar initiative, Omnia Nour, Director of ROTA said: "The Iftar meal was one of our Community Impact Days during the month. It gave our volunteers the chance to give back to community and offered the residents at the Institution a different day! I would like to thank H.E. Sheikha Aisha and the
volunteers from ROTA and Jaidah Group for their and eagerness to help and I would also like to thank our donours for their generosity during the Holy Month."
Within the scope of the Ramadan Project, Reach Out To Asia has also packed and distributed groceries to nearly 100 families within the country. 50 volunteers were involved in packing the raw materials and they helped distributing them to less fortunate families
Designed to boost ROTA's humanitarian efforts with a view to extending a helping hand to less privileged families in Qatar, the Ramadan Project also includes Garangao celebration with children patients, House Renovations as well as more Iftar meals with other groups of our community.

Omnia Nour


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ROTA's "Wheels 'n' Heels 2008" charity event a grand success

  • 15,000 supporters take part in community fun day
  • ROTA thanks sponsors, celebrities and volunteers
Doha, 10 February, 2008: "Wheels 'n' Heels 2008", the third community fun day organised on Friday by Qatar-based NGO Reach Out To Asia (ROTA), was a runaway success. The event received a phenomenal level of support and participation from people of all walks of life in Qatar.
The charity event took place on February 1, 2008 in the Sheraton Park on the Doha Cornice and was graced by the presence of H.E. Sheikh Joaan Bin Hamad Al-Thani, H.E. Sheikha Sara Bint Hamad Al Thani and H.E. Sheikha Hind Bint Hamad Al Thani, who also participated by either walking or riding bicycles on 'The Circuit', which covered three kilometres.
An estimated 15,000 supporters, volunteers and participants were present at Wheels 'n' Heels 2008, the third in the series of annual events aimed at getting Doha's multinational communities outside and involved and raising awareness of a healthy lifestyle.
Organized in association with the Qatar Cycling Federation, Wheels 'n' Heels 2008 was triggered by the grand finale of the prestigious Tour of Qatar. In store on the day were a vast array of high-energy activities, interactive sports, fun games, staged entertainment and performances by renowned singers and dancers.
While the children enjoyed themselves by engaging in dancing classes from instructors in the specially designated Kids Zone, young and old alike, brought along skateboards, rollerblades, skates, scooters, bicycles and running shoes to make it a memorable day out with stunt cyclists and hip-street artists. The event also witnessed a live orchestra by ConocoPhillips.
Omnia Nour, Director of ROTA, said: "This third Wheels 'n' Heels community day was a great success, thanks mainly to the high-energy participation and support from the entire community. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to H.E. Sheikh Joan, H.E. Sheikha Mayassa, H.E. Sheikha Hind , Sheikha Sara and our board member Sheikha Aischa Al Thani . In addition to the celebrities and individuals for their generous support and participation. The sales of ROTA merchandise at the event also reflect the unprecedented level of involvement from people."
She added: "I would also like to thank Shell Qatar, our Platinum Sponsors, ConocoPhillips - our Gold Sponsors and Mannai Corporation, our Silver Sponsors, for their support and participation. This event would not have been such a success without their kind support."
Among the celebrities who graced the occasion were Belgian cycling legend Eddy Merckx, Dana Al Fardan, singers Ihab Tawfik, Raghda, Asalah, Angham, local TV personality Baba Linga, Basketball player Yassin Ismail, Footballers, Fabrício Eduardo Souza and Abdulaziz Al Anbari and Qatari sports icon Nada Zeidan.
A Lifestyle Village was also set up in the park to mark the event. The Village showcased myriad attractions for the entire family with side shows, demonstrations, corporate stands and bazaar-style stalls.
Reach Out To Asia envisage Wheels 'n' Heels 2009 to be even bigger and more successful judging by success and popularity of this year's event.

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ROTA Organized Iftar with Dhreima Children


  • 20 volunteers from ROTA and Jaidah Group took part in Iftar
  • Anonymous donor sponsors the Iftar and spreads smiles
Doha, September 14, 2009: Qatar-based NGO Reach Out To Asia (ROTA) called its volunteers back last week into a real moment of giving and sharing with Dhreima Qatar Orphan Foundation children a special Iftar event.
The Iftar, which was held at Qatar Foundation sponsored by an anonymous donor, and was attended by ROTA officials and volunteers from Jaidah Group, ROTA's Associate Partner. H.E. Sheikha Aisha bint Faleh Al Thani, ROTA Board Member, Omnia Nour-ROTA ROTA Director, Mohamed Al Jaidah, , Al Jaidah group, Dana Al Ferdan and Dhreima officials, graced the event with their presence and along with the volunteers conducted creative workshops with the kids after the Iftar.
ROTA also invited local community children, and individual volunteers to share this special occasions with Dhreima children.
In her comments, Sheikha Aisha bint Faleh Al Thani, said: "At ROTA we are focusing our efforts on the children and youth across Asia, including the Middle East of course. Funds are allocated to educational projects in crisis-affected areas in Asia, but we always have Qatar in our minds and hearts, involving the community and giving back to our society through various local projects. Today's Iftar is only one example of the exciting and good work that ROTA is doing in Qatar.".
Omnia Nour added "Through our volunteers' commitment and passion we have really made a difference to the kids today. It was a memorable experience for them but also for us! I would like to thank all our donors and sponsors that help us fulfill our mission in and outside Qatar".
At the iftar ROTA organized many activities to engage the volunteers with Drheima kids including henna, face painting, and balloon making. At the same time, volunteers organized the setting for the Iftar, reflecting the spirit of giving during the Holy Month of Ramadan.
Operating under the auspices of the Qatar Foundation, ROTA has established itself as a significant player in the realm of international humanitarian relief and development, and particularly in the field of education in crisis. ROTA is committed to engaging youth; providing equal access to safe, quality primary and secondary education; connecting communities and educators; increasing social and economic opportunities; advocating for the universal right to education; and reaching out to assist in rebuilding communities after human-made and natural disasters. In Qatar, ROTA works to engage young people and other community members in addressing educational and development challenges both at home and abroad

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Reach Out To Asia Signs Agreement with ictQATAR

  • ICT to connect Middle East and Asian school communities
Doha, QATAR, 25th October, 2007 - Qatar based NGO Reach Out To Asia (ROTA) and a delegation from ictQATAR have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), formalizing plans for a partnership on the Connect ROTAsia Knowledge Network.
The Connect ROTAsia Knowledge Network will function by creating access to a web-based portal that will allow ROTA's schools and universities to be "twinned" with Qatari based schools and universities. The twinning will enable the schools to share projects and curriculum, partake in collaborative projects and create a partnership between students, teachers and faculty members. The objective is to increase educational opportunities, enhance existing education quality and bridge cultural divides throughout Asia including the Middle East.
The MoU will see ROTA benefit from the knowledge and expertise ictQATAR gained in developing the School Knowledge Network in conjunction with the Supreme Education Council. The School Knowledge Network, launched in 2006, allows teachers, students and parents from 12 independent schools in Qatar to connect online.
Omnia Nour, ROTA's director commented on the signing: "I would like to express ROTA's sincere thanks to ictQATAR. Their support, sharing of information and experience in such like projects will be of great benefit to ROTA and the development of the Connect ROTAsia program, in particular the Knowledge Network. We look forward to developing this partnership to the benefit of the mutual goals and are proud that with their help, we will together be working towards increasing the educational opportunities across Asia."
Dr Fakieh, ictQATAR's e-Education Program Manager, commented, "ictQATAR is looking forward to working alongside ROTA to enrich school communities in Qatar and around the globe by helping them to realize their full potential through information and communication technologies. We commend ROTA's vision which recognizes the role information and communication technology can play in advancing a knowledge-based society."
The signing was attended by representatives from ictQATAR: Peter Churchward - Executive Director of ICT Development Programmes, Peter Kruger - Executive Director of Planning and Institutional Relations, Dr Ghada Omar Fakieh - e-Education Program Manager, and Elaine Farah - Planning and Institutional Relations Specialist.
ROTA Director, Omnia Nour signed the MoU, and was supported by other ROTA staff members: Cherie Clark-Moore - Head of Connect ROTAsia, and Eve Benson - Head of Marketing & Communications.
For further information on the Connect ROTAsia Knowledge Network or ROTA, send an email to rota@qf.org.qa.
ROTA Director, Omnia Nour and Executive Director of ICT Development Programmes, Peter Churchward shake hands after signing a MoU about the Connect ROTAsia Knowledge Network.

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Rota open house showcases online project-based learning
A group of students showcasing their work at the open house yesterday
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IN continuation of its community education initiatives, the Qatar-based NGO Reach Out To Asia (Rota) organised an open house yesterday as part of its Connect ROTAsia programme with iEARN-Qatar – the International Education and Resource Network in the country.
The event at the Qatar Academy Senior School in Qatar Foundation’s Education City, highlighted the success of the Connect ROTAsia programme and the pilot phase of iEARN-Qatar and Knowledge Network.
It also emphasised the future steps and welcomed participation from various schools in the country to be part of the initiative. The programme, one of the main components of the Connect ROTAsia-Knowledge Network initiative, is aimed at creating a Qatar-based community of educators and students.
The event showcased the global online collaboration between the students and teachers in the pilot phase across various sectors including science, environment, language and culture.
The professional development for teachers through the phase and the benefits of the collaboration through the network with over 120 iEARN communities around the world was in focus.
Rota director Omnia Nour described the open house as the culmination of the pilot phase of the programme and explained that it has played a big role in facilitating the capacity building, by involving teachers and students in sharing best practices and online project-based learning.
She thanked Qatar Academy for allowing Rota to use their facilities throughout the pilot phase.
The event brought together students and teachers from the various institutions which participated in the pilot phase, including Abdul Rahman Bin Jassim Independent Preparatory School for Boys, Al Wakra Independent Secondary School for Boys, Al Yarmook Independent Preparatory School for Boys, Doha Academy, Hamza Bin Abdul Muttalib Preparatory Independent School for Boys, Omar Bin Al Khattab Preparatory School for Boys, Qatar Leadership Academy and Qatar Preparatory School for Girls.
Connect ROTAsia head Cherie Clark-Moore observed that the implementation of the programme was aimed at establishing online and face-to-face connections between schools in Qatar and the 120-plus countries of iEARN International.
“We have seen how effectively the programme facilitated intercultural exchanges, besides bringing teachers and students together on an international K-12 community and best practices platform,” the official said.
It was pointed out that the Connect ROTAsia programme connects schools and higher education institutions in Qatar with similar institutions in developing Asian countries.
During the open house, the teachers and students presented the results of their online projects executed with the support of iEARN co-ordinators. It also showcased the various programmes/ workshops and events to be organised later this year and 2009.
The iEARN-Qatar programme is being implemented in three phases: establishment and initiation between March and July 2008; capacity building of trainers and school co-ordinators and international expansion of iEARN-Qatar community between September 2008 and July 2009; and iEARN-Qatar joining the iEARN-Arabia regional network between September 2009 and July 2010.
The Knowledge Network community is helping in sharing the knowledge and expertise of schools and higher education institutions in Qatar with similar institutions in developing Asian countries via a web-based portal.
It is also helping the establishment of online and physical connections between schools and universities in Qatar and developing Asian countries through online and physical programs, activities and services.
iEARN is the world’s largest non-profit global network that enables young people to use the Internet and other new technologies to engage in collaborative educational projects across the globe

Omnia Nour

ConocoPhillips signs Gold Sponsorship deal for ROTA's Wheels 'n' Heels

Qatar-based NGO Reach Out To Asia (ROTA) announced that ConocoPhillips Ltd Qatar is the exclusive Gold Sponsor of its third Wheels 'n' Heels community fun day, which will take place on the 1st of February.

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  • Mike Stice, ConocoPhilips Qatar, President and Omnia Nour, ROTA, Director.
    Mike Stice, ConocoPhilips Qatar, President and Omnia Nour, ROTA, Director.
The sponsorship agreement with ConocoPhillips is a major step towards the success of the iconic event, which will kick off on the Doha Corniche near the Sheraton. The fun day will be attended by H.E. Sheikha Mayassa Bint Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani and H.E. Sheikh Joaan Bin Hamad Al-Thani.

As part of its commitment to the local community, ROTA has held the Wheels 'n' Heels event for the last two years. Wheels 'n' Heels 2006 and 2007 have attracted over 10,000 supporters and volunteers, including international celebrities, cyclists, skaters, skateboarders, walkers and those with special needs.

The Sponsorship agreement was signed by Ms. Omnia Nour, Director of ROTA and Mr. Mike Stice, President of ConocoPhillips Ltd Qatar. The ceremony was attended by a number of representatives from ROTA and ConocoPhillips Ltd Qatar.

On behalf of ROTA, Ms. Nour expressed her enthusiasm about the signing, saying, "I would like to thank ConocoPhillips for their continuous support of this community fun day, which ranks among the most eagerly-awaited annual events in Qatar. This year is full of pleasant surprises, with high-energy stunt and myriad entertainment options for all ages, Wheels 'n' Heels 2008 promises to register record participation by the people of Qatar."

Commenting on the occasion, Mr. Stice said, "We are excited about our partnership with ROTA for Wheels 'n' Heels 2008. ConocoPhillips has been associated with the event over the past two years and we are happy to take this relationship further. The fun day is a great opportunity for us to join members of the community in supporting ROTA's cause to promote education across the continent. We hope that our support will help thousands of children throughout Asia for whom quality education is still beyond reach."

In addition to the sponsorship deal, the employees of ConocoPhillips and their families will also participate in the Wheels 'n' Heels 2008 charity walk.

Wheels 'n' Heels 2008 is being organized in association with Qatar Cycling Federation. The grand finale of the prestigious Tour of Qatar will trigger the start of Wheels 'n' Heels' main event, which consists of a three kilometer stretch that people are invited to walk, wheel, rollerblade, skate or ride.

The rest of the day will feature live entertainment, fun games, interactive sports and performances by renowned singers and dancers. A Lifestyle Village will be set up, aimed at offering a fairground-style area of attractions for the entire family; with side shows, demonstrations, corporate stands and bazaar-style stalls.

The annual fun-filled event aims to involve Doha's multinational communities, reminding them and informing them about the importance of a healthy lifestyle achieved through sports and proper nutrition.

The key message of this occasion: 'Healthy body = Healthy mind'.

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مقاله علاء الاسوانى (( جملة إعتراضية ))
فى جريدة الشروق
11 مايو 2010
حكاية ممدوح حمزة
 
الدكتور ممدوح حمزة واحد من أكبر أساتذة الهندسة فى مصر، أشرف على تنفيذ عشرات المشروعات الكبرى فى مصر ودول العالم المختلفة بما فى ذلك الولايات المتحدة وبريطانيا واليابان ويضيق المجال عن ذكر الجوائز الدولية الرفيعة الكثيرة التى حصل عليها ممدوح حمزة مما يجعل إنجازاته مفخرة حقيقية للمصريين والعرب جميعا.
 
على أنه، بالإضافة إلى نبوغه المهنى، يتمتع بإحساس عميق بالواجب العام، فهو يعتقد أن المعرفة ترتب مسئولية نحو الإنسانية ويكرر دائما أنه تعلم فى جامعة القاهرة على حساب فقراء المصريين فمن واجبه أن يكرس علمه لمساعدتهم بقدر الإمكان. عندما حدثت السيول الأخيرة التى اجتاحت محافظة أسوان وشردت آلاف المواطنين الفقراء..
 
أحس الدكتور حمزة بضرورة أن يفعل شيئا لمنكوبى السيول فظهر فى التليفزيون على قناة أوربت مع الأستاذ عمرو أديب وأبدى استعداده، متطوعا، لإنشاء مساكن بديلة للفقراء الذين شردتهم السيول وسرعان ما تدفقت التبرعات على البرنامج حتى وصلت إلى 28 مليون جنيه تم ايداعها فى حساب جمعية المواساة الخيرية للإنفاق على مشروع بناء مساكن لمنكوبى السيول.
 
تحمس الدكتور حمزة وترك أعمال مكتبه الخاص فى القاهرة وسافر إلى أسوان ليشرف مجانا على بناء المساكن للفقراء وتلقاه محافظ أسوان اللواء مصطفى السيد، كما هو متوقع، بترحاب بالغ وشكره بحرارة على تبرعه بمجهوده ووقته من أجل فقراء مصر ثم أمر فورا بتخصيص قطعة أرض لينفذ عليها المشروع ثم عاد واستبدل بها قطعة أرض أخرى ذات طبيعة صخرية يصعب البناء عليها لكن الدكتور حمزة (أستاذ ميكانيكا التربة وهندسة الأساسات) قبل التحدى واستطاع أن يعالج صعوبة الأرض، ويتغلب على وعورتها وقام ببناء 29 وحدة فى ثلاثة أسابيع وهو زمن قياسى واستطاع بخبرته الكبيرة أن يقلل تكلفة الوحدة السكنية حتى وصلت إلى مبلغ غير مسبوق هو 35 ألف جنيه وكان أمل المهندس الكبير أن يتمكن من تعميم مشروعه فى كل محافظات مصر، من أجل إيواء ملايين المصريين الذين يعيشون فى العشوائيات فى ظروف غير إنسانية بدون مرافق ولا كهرباء ولا صرف صحى.
 
استمر العمل قائما على قدم وساق وكان كل شىء يبشر بنجاح مشروع ممدوح حمزة لإسكان الفقراء لكن الرياح تغيرت فجأة وبدلا من كلمات التقدير والثناء، انقلبت محافظة أسوان على ممدوح حمزة تماما فرفضت تزويد المشروع بالمياه ورفضت إعطاءه تراخيص البناء ورفضت دفع مستحقات عمال البناء التى اتفقت عليها بل إنها قامت بتجميد أموال تبرعات الأهالى، وهددت جمعية المواساة الخيرية بعقاب شديد اذا صرفت جنيها واحدا للدكتور ممدوح حمزة من التبرعات التى دفعها المصريون أساسا لأنهم يثقون فى إخلاصه وكفاءته. بل وصل الأمر إلى إبلاغ الشرطة التى قبضت على المهندسين والعمال أثناء عملهم فى المشروع واحتلت الموقع ومنعت العمل فيه ورفضت تحرير محاضر إثبات حالة لصالح ممدوح حمزة..
 
وهكذا تحول الدكتور حمزة إلى العدو الأول لمحافظ أسوان الذى استدعى بعض المهندسين (وجميعهم كانوا تلاميذ الدكتور حمزة فى كلية الهندسة) ليكتبوا تقارير تؤكد أن المساكن التى شيدها بها عيوب هندسية، وقد رفض معظم المهندسين مخالفة ضمائرهم وكتبوا تقارير يشيدون بالإنجاز الهندسى لأستاذهم الدكتور حمزة وكانت النتيجة أن أخفى المحافظ هذه التقارير لأنها جاءت على غير هواه..
 
وفى النهاية أحال محافظ أسوان الموضوع إلى النيابة وهذا تصرف غريب فالدكتور ممدوح حمزة ليس قاتلا ولصا حتى تحقق معه النيابة وإنما هو عالم مصرى كبير أراد أن يخدم بلاده متبرعا بماله ووقته وجهده. للأسف ليس بمقدورنا أن نتفاءل بتحقيقات النيابة لأن النائب العام ليس مستقلا عن السلطة السياسية فى مصر. على أن السؤال هنا: لماذا انقلب النظام على ممدوح حمزة وحاربه بضراوة بعد أن رحب به فى البداية.. الأسباب تتلخص فيما يلى:
أولا: إن الوحدات السكنية التى نفذها ممدوح حمزة زهيدة الثمن جدا، تتكلف الواحدة منها 35 ألف جنيه بينما مساكن الفقراء التى تنفذها المحافظة تتكلف الوحدة الواحدة 80 ألف جنيه..
 
الفرق بين الرقمين يذهب إلى جيوب كبار المقاولين الذين يتمتعون بعلاقات واسعة مؤثرة فى أجهزة الدولة المختلفة. هؤلاء المقاولون يعتبرون نجاح ممدوح حمزة فى مشروعه تأسيسا لنموذج جديد من إسكان الفقراء قابل للانتشار مما يعد تهديدا خطيرا لمصالحهم لأنه سيؤدى إلى خسارتهم لأرباح بالملايين ولذلك فهم سيفعلون كل ما بوسعهم للقضاء على مشروع الدكتور حمزة وتحطيمه.
 
ثانيا: إن المشروعات التى تنفذها المحافظة سيتم افتتاحها بواسطة السيدة سوزان مبارك حرم رئيس الجمهورية ولا يليق أبدا، فى أذهان المسئولين، أن تفتتح السيدة سوزان مشروعات إسكان للفقراء باهظة الثمن بينما ينجح ممدوح حمزة فى بناء مساكن أفضل منها بنصف التكلفة ولعل الكابوس الذى يؤرق كبار المسئولين ويمنعهم من النوم.. أن تسمع السيدة سوزان مبارك عن مشروع ممدوح حمزة الناجح فتوجه إليهم هذا السؤال المنطقى:
كيف استطاع الدكتور ممدوح حمزة أن ينفذ مساكن الفقراء بنصف التكلفة التى تقبضونها؟
 
ثالثا: إن نجاح مشروع ممدوح حمزة سوف يثبت مهاراته الإدارية بالإضافة إلى نبوغه المشهود فى مجال الهندسة، الأمر الذى قد يطرح اسمه بقوة كمرشح للوزارة فى أى تعديل وزارى قريب. هذا الأمر بالذات يثير فزع بعض الوزراء المرتعدين خوفا على مناصبهم وهم يعتبرون ممدوح حمزة وكل من كان فى كفاءته، منافسا خطيرا قد يؤدى إلى إزاحتهم من مناصبهم.
 
رابعا إن مشروع ممدوح حمزة الذى اعتمد بالكامل على تبرعات الأهالى لا يتبع أية جهة حكومية أو شبه حكومية.. وهو نموذج ناجح قابل للتنفيذ فى محافظات مصر جميعا.. مما سيؤدى إلى تكوين إرادة شعبية تتحدى الحكومة وتنشئ مشروعات أفضل من مشروعاتها. والنظام فى مصر، مثل كل الأنظمة الاستبدادية، لا يستريح إطلاقا لفكرة استقلال الإرادة الشعبية حتى لو تعلق الأمر ببناء مساكن للفقراء لأن الذين يجتمعون اليوم لبناء مساكنهم بأموالهم ومجهودهم سيجتمعون غدا، حتما، للمطالبة بحقوقهم السياسية المهدرة.
 
إن حكاية ممدوح حمزة بقدر ما هى محبطة فإنها مفيدة، وأنا أهديها إلى كل من لا يزال يعتقد أنه بالإمكان إحداث النهضة فى بلادنا بعيدا عن الإصلاح السياسى.. لا يزال بعض الناس الطيبين يتصورون أنه لو اجتهد كل مصرى فى عمله فإن مصر ستتقدم بدون الحاجة إلى تغيير ديمقراطى.. هذا التصور حسن النية لكنه مفرط فى السذاجة لأنه يفترض أن الاستبداد يقتصر تأثيره على البرلمان والحكومة. والحق أن الاستبداد، مثل مرض السرطان، يبدأ فى السلطة السياسية ثم ينتشر بسرعة فى كل أجهزة الدولة فيصيبها بالعطب والعجز..
 
الاستبداد يؤدى حتما إلى فساد الدولة وهذا الفساد سرعان ما يؤدى إلى نشوء عصابات جهنمية داخل النظام تكون ثروات طائلة من الفساد وهى مستعدة للقتال بضراوة وتحطيم أى شخص أو فكرة أو مشروع للحفاظ على مكاسبها..
 
أضف إلى ذلك أن نظام الاستبداد يقدم الولاء على الكفاءة وبالتالى فهو يمنح المناصب إلى أتباعه المخلصين الذين لا يصلحون غالبا من الناحية الموضوعية لتولى المسئولية، الأمر الذى يجعلهم يتوجسون خيفة من ظهور أية كفاءة حقيقية قد تنتزع منهم المنصب… وهكذا يتحول نظام الاستبداد إلى ماكينة رهيبة تستبعد بانتظام النوابغ والموهوبين وتحاربهم وتضطهدهم وفى نفس الوقت تجتذب الفاشلين ومعدومى الكفاءة ماداموا يطبلون ويزمرون للرئيس ويتغنون بعبقريته وإنجازاته العظيمة… كل ذلك يؤدى فى النهاية إلى تدهور أداء الدولة فى كل المجالات حتى تصل البلاد إلى الحضيض كما حدث فى مصر.
 
إن ما حدث للدكتور ممدوح حمزة، هو بالضبط ما حدث من قبل مع الدكتور أحمد زويل ومع كل المصريين النابغين الذين حاولوا أن يفعلوا شيئا لمساعدة بلادهم. كل ذلك يؤكد مرة أخرى أن خلاص مصر من الكابوس الجاثم عليها لن يأتى أبدا بالمبادرات الفردية مهما بلغ إخلاص وحماس القائمين بها.. إن أية محاولة للإصلاح بعيدا عن التغيير الديمقراطى ليست سوى مضيعة للجهد والوقت.
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