Ashraf AboArafe
**A Global Celebration of Women’s Creativity and Cultural Exchange Between Egypt and Germany**
The *Art Today Foundation* is proud to announce the third edition of the **Empower Her Through Art Forum (EHAF)**, set to take place at the **Grand Egyptian Museum** from **May 16 to 20, 2025**. The forum will showcase outstanding artistic achievements by women from across the globe and foster cross-cultural dialogue through creative collaboration.
Held under the patronage of Egypt’s **Ministries of Culture, Environment, Social Solidarity, and Youth and Sports**, EHAF 2025 brings together six distinguished German female artists—**Marianne Pitzen, Andrea Issa, Consuelo Méndez, Daniela Flörschiem, Carola Teschler**, and **Yasmin Yilmaz**—who will exhibit their work in Cairo. In a cultural exchange initiative titled **”WE – in Bonn”**, six Egyptian female artists will be welcomed in Germany in 2026.
One of this year’s highlights is the **honoring of Marianne Pitzen**, the trailblazing founder of the **world’s first Women’s Museum in Bonn**. Her lifelong commitment to promoting women’s art on a global scale positions her as the ideal guest of honor.
> “We are thrilled to be in Egypt and to present our art in such a remarkable venue. This forum is a unique opportunity to connect with artists from around the world,” said **Yasmin Yilmaz**, participating German artist.
The forum will feature a diverse program including a **visual art exhibition**, **panel discussions**, **live drawing sessions**, and **interactive workshops** designed to promote women’s empowerment through art and creativity. EHAF 2025 emphasizes art’s powerful role in building peace, justice, and equality.
> “This is more than an art exhibition—it’s a transformational platform that highlights women’s voices and journeys through creativity,” said **Sherin Badr**, artist and founder of the Art Today Foundation.
EHAF 2025 is supported by an array of international institutions, including **UNHCR, UN Women, the Spanish Embassy, the Italian Cultural Institute,** and the **Yunus Emre Turkish Cultural Institute**. Additional support is provided by **Rosa Flowers**, **Sand Foundation**, **Fresh Farm**, and **EgyptAir**, the event’s official carrier.
