Abdo Samy's fund
Abdo Samy offers a fund for youth from the Middle East and North African countries to cover flight tickets to attend conferences or short programs. He believes that attending those kinds of conferences brings value to youth and openness to their horizons. The fund launched in 2022.
Youth who got funding (10)
Mohamed Sayed
One Young World Egyptian, Travelled to Canada in Sep 2024 The experience was full of passion, vibes, and thinking diversity. I met 96+ nationalities representing leaders, entrepreneurs, and social activists in multi-potentiate sectors.
Ester Awad
Minerva University Egyptian, Travelled to USA in Aug 2024 I’ve started my Bachelor's degree at Minerva University! One of the most highly selective institutions in the United States with a ~1% acceptance rate. I will study with students from 47 countries.
Nagham Wael
The diplomatic forum Egyptian, Travelled to Belgium in Jul 2024 The delegates that I met there were a high-profile participants. I got the chance to network with them.
Mai Aboseif
UWCES UMOJA Egyptian, Travelled to Tanzania in Jul 2024 It was a childhood dream to join a diverse community advocating for world's problems, and UMOJA made it a reality. It gave me a support system of friends and taught me openness, shaping a new Mai.
Ahmed Essam
ICYF Young Volunteers Camp Egyptian, Travelled to Turkey in Jun 2023 It was a transformative experience. This opportunity taught me the power of collaboration, leadership, and community engagement in addressing global challenges.
Omima Alaa El-Din
Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 Egyptian, Travelled to Germany in Jun 2023 Volunteering at Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 was a great experience. I gained experience working with intellectual disabilities and making relationships with other volunteers and athletes.
Rana Hassanen
Involvement and impact training course Egyptian, Travelled to Netherlands in Nov 2022 This eye-opening experience definitely widened my world view. I feel as if I grew phenomenally just living there and being immersed in different cultures with people from different countries.
Marwa Tawfik
Fish Nutrition Workshop Egyptian, Travelled to Netherlands in Oct 2022 I co-learned microbiome analysis with experts and discussed available funding for PhD students during their fish facilities tour. I got the most active participant award.
Maya Magdy
International Federation of Medical Students' Associations (IFMSA) Egyptian, Travelled to Turkey in Aug 2022 It was once in a lifetime experience: engaging in an international environment, increasing my knowledge of human rights and peace issues, and establishing bonds with leaders from all over the world.
Ahmed Essam
TEIMUN Conference Egyptian, Travelled to Netherlands in Jul 2022 It was a challenge full of gaining experiences by improving negotiation skills, communicating with different nationalities, and knowing their different cultures and the ethics of political work.