It plays a basic role which cannot be overlooked in the process of development. It extends to include contribution in the efforts of several governmental agencies, particularly in the fields of health, education and culture. 3- Voluntary work is not confined to NGOs whose work has expanded and on many occasions set up various establishments such as schools, hospitals, rehabilitation centers and homes to care for elderly people. 4- Voluntary work realizes social development and represents an economic contribution to the service of society. 5- Voluntary work is not confined to a national effort.
Volunteers work outside their countries in great numbers.
An example is the international anti-mines campaign, in million of volunteers from 100 countries took part. Mrs. Mubarak reviewed the history of voluntary work in Egypt since it began in the second half of the 19th century. There are more than 14,000 Non-Governmental Societies in Egypt. In addition, hundreds of volunteers work a broad NGOs Egyptian men and women volunteered to face natural catastrophes in several parts of the Arab world and elsewhere. After delivering her speech, Mrs. Suzanne Mubarak honored a number of leaders of voluntary work for their dedicated service.