The Annual Forum for CSR in Egypt Honors Hana Tahawith " Athar Award " for Her Contributions toSustainability and Women's Empowerment
Cairo – (19 March 2025 ) – Under the official patronage of the Ministries ofPlanning, Economic Development and International Cooperation, SocialSolidarity, and Environment, the Annual Forum for CSR and SustainableDevelopment in Egypt honored Ms. Hana Taha, Head of Media Relations atThe PROs Public Relations and Communications Company, with theprestigious 'Athar Award for Best Practices in CSR and Sustainability.' Thisrecognition celebrates her outstanding contributions to promotingsustainability, corporate social responsibility, and empowering women in
the media sector and community development.
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