Gezicht van de Amstelhoven: Magdy – Bijbels Museum Online Feature on Human Connection and Social Support

This online presentation from the Bijbels Museum features Magdy El Sayed, a dedicated housemaster at Wereldhuis, an organization supporting undocumented individuals. The feature explores Magdy's life, his passion for reading, his insights on helping others, and his connection to the Amstelhoven buildings where the museum is housed.

The Bijbels Museum presents 'Gezicht van de Amstelhoven: Magdy,' an online feature that delves into the life and perspective of Magdy El Sayed. Magdy serves as a housemaster at Wereldhuis, an organization dedicated to assisting people without documentation by providing legal advice, medical aid, food, and clothing. He is described as one of the most recognizable faces of the Amstelhoven, known for his welcoming nature towards staff, visitors, and even pigeons, to whom he has given names. Magdy, who studied communication and economics in Egypt and the Netherlands, expresses a deep appreciation for physical books over screens and reflects on his life in the Netherlands, which he considers a paradise despite language and tax challenges. He highlights his love for summer and his enthusiasm as a football fan. Central to his philosophy is the principle of helping others: 'If you can help, help.' He empathetically assists those who may be hesitant to ask for support, learning and growing from his interactions. Magdy also shares his belief in universal humanity, recognizing a shared identity with people of all faiths and no faith, as symbolized by the 'Merciful Samaritan' depicted on the Corvershof facade. This narrative emphasizes the impact of simple human connection and attention, which Magdy embodies by engaging with everyone in and around the Amstelhoven buildings.

This is an online presentation, and the associated physical location within the Amstelhoven is accessible only to staff and their guests.