She has been active in social development work since 1985 and has volunteered with many NGOs, including:

• Anba Mousa Al-Aswad Association
• Abi Seifen Association
• Akhowat Al-Kadheen Association
• St. Mark Association

She obtained a diploma from Coady Institute for Development (2001–2002) and received multiple development trainings from various organizations, including:

• German Aid (GIZ)
• USAID
• Near East Foundation
• Center for Development Services (CDS)
• National Council for Women

She progressed in the development field to become a sector coordinator in sustainable development at the Bishopric of Public and Social Services, with a special focus on empowering female breadwinners and girls’ education.

She currently serves as Empowerment, Sustainability, and NGO Affairs Officer, as well as Executive Project Manager for the National Alliance and Hayah Karima Foundation under the Bishopric’s branch in Sohag, Qena, and Beheira governorates.

Currently serving as Treasurer of Anba Mousa Al-Aswad Association with 25 years of experience in development work across several areas, including participatory rapid appraisal, health and environmental awareness, reproductive health, and youth life skills.

She contributes to raising community awareness in Ezbet Khairallah by implementing several donor-funded projects, including rights-based programs and the management of housing and lighting improvement projects in the area.

She has extensive experience in education and literacy and serves as the coordinator of the literacy program “Ala El Asl Toor” in collaboration with ProLiteracy.

Currently serving as Secretary of the Board. She has 26 years of experience in development work across several fields including health and environmental awareness, reproductive health, and youth life skills.

She contributes to raising awareness in the Ezbet Khairallah community through implementing several donor-funded projects, including rights-based programs and the housing improvement project.

She also has extensive experience in education and literacy, and serves as the coordinator of the literacy program “Ala El Asl Toor” in collaboration with ProLiteracy.

She also holds a diploma in NGO Management from the Faculty of Economics, Cairo University.

Dr. Tandyar has 30 years of experience in the development field and has worked with various international organizations including Save the Children, Near East Foundation, and the Center for Development Services. She was responsible for designing and leading development programs.

Since 2011, she has been the General Manager of Josaab Foundation for Community Development, which leads Egypt’s first hospice initiative.

She has received several global awards:

• 2004: Selected as a Social Entrepreneur in the Arab World (Ashoka).
• 2009: Recognized by the Clinton Global Initiative for her work in public health.
• 2011: Received the ANN–C International Award for integrating sexual and reproductive health education into literacy programs (USCAL International Banquet), awarded by Mrs. Barbara Bush.
• 2016: Delivered a TEDx Talk on hospice and palliative care in Egypt.
• 2018: Selected as a leader of the Hospice Movement by the Worldwide Hospice Palliative Care Alliance (WHPCA).
• 2020: Nominated as one of Egypt’s Top 100 Most Influential Social Entrepreneurs.

She is the founder of several NGOs and an active volunteer at:

• Malak El-Qebly Association
• Anba Mousa Al-Aswad Association

She has contributed to raising awareness in health, education, and social fields. She currently manages a care home for the elderly who have no caregivers and also provides services for people with special needs.

Currently serving as a Board Member at Anba Mousa Al-Aswad Association. He has extensive experience in public relations and volunteer work.