الأنبا بولا يستقبل وفد مؤسسة “دياكونيا” السويدية لتعزيز الشراكة والعمل التنموي

Bishop Paula Shafiq, Bishop of the Coptic Catholic Diocese of Ismailia, Canal Cities, and Dependencies, met with a delegation from the Swedish foundation Diakonia on October 3, 2026. Accompanied by staff from the Ismaili Diocese Development Office (IDDO), the Bishop and IDDO Executive Director Romany Abdel Shahid discussed the office's mission, development challenges, and opportunities in the region.

The Diakonia delegation included International Director Peter Östman, POWER Program Manager Sara Dahl, Middle East Director Ghada Hammam, Regional Program Officer Lamis Adel, and Middle East Grants Officer Rany Gamal. During the visit, the delegation participated in a strategic planning workshop for civil society organizations in Ismailia as part of the Haqqaha project, which works to improve gender practices and build the capacity of civil society institutions.

The visit concluded with an open session between the Diakonia representatives and the IDDO team to exchange practical experiences and discuss ongoing field projects. The Diakonia delegation noted the organized institutional work and the sustainable impact of the development efforts observed during the visit.