Unlocking the Potential of Egypt s Youth. Impact Report 2015

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1 Unlocking the Potential of Egypt s Youth Impact Report 2015

2 Who We Are 3 About Injaz Egypt INJAZ Egypt delivers experiential learning in financial literacy, work readiness and entrepreneurship, effectively enriching the ability of young

2014-2015 Donors INJAZ has been working in Egypt for more than a decade to promote the skills of employability and to promote entrepreneurship among Egypt s chronically unemployed

2 2 Who We Are 3 About Injaz Egypt INJAZ Egypt delivers experiential learning in financial literacy, work readiness and entrepreneurship, effectively enriching the ability of young people to both engage in their own economic development and contribute to the strength of their communities and economies Donors INJAZ has been working in Egypt for more than a decade to promote the skills of employability and to promote entrepreneurship among Egypt s chronically unemployed youth. Partnering with business and educational institutions across the country, INJAZ supplements school curricula with programs designed to build the capacity and realize the potential of students and young graduates. Board Representation

4 Who We Are 5 About INJAZ Egypt INJAZ Egypt is a member nation of Junior Achievement (JA); the world s largest and fastest growing

INJAZ Egypt is also part of the regional network INJAZ Al-Arab, which harnesses the mentorship of Arab business leaders to help inspire

JA Global Footprint The 122-country JA Worldwide network is powered by 4,325,523 volunteers and mentors from all sectors of society and

Europe INJAZ Egypt Impact Damietta Port Said Alexandria Kafr El-Sheikh Behira Sharkeya Menoufia Dakahlya Qalyobeya Ismailia North Sinai

3 4 Who We Are 5 About INJAZ Egypt INJAZ Egypt is a member nation of Junior Achievement (JA); the world s largest and fastest growing organization specializing in economic education. INJAZ Egypt is also part of the regional network INJAZ Al-Arab, which harnesses the mentorship of Arab business leaders to help inspire a culture of entrepreneurialism and business innovation among Arab youth throughout 14 countries in the MENA region. JA Global Footprint The 122-country JA Worldwide network is powered by 4,325,523 volunteers and mentors from all sectors of society and reaches more than 10.2 million students worldwide in 151,820 schools. Europe INJAZ Egypt Impact Damietta Port Said Alexandria Kafr El-Sheikh Behira Sharkeya Menoufia Dakahlya Qalyobeya Ismailia North Sinai Giza Cairo Helwan Suez Fayoum Beni Suef Menia Red Sea Assiut 480,000+ students 208 Public Schools 25 universities United States Middle East & North Africa Asia Pacific Sohag Qena 47 startups Americas New Valley Luxor Africa 122-nation network; more than 10 million youth served in 2015 Aswan 4,700+ Volunteers

6 Who We Are 7 Generation Jobless The MENA region has the highest youth unemployment in the world The level of youth unemployment is projected to increase over the coming five years,

Beyond the obvious economic impact, high youth unemployment levels are a major force behind social unrest and personal degradation.

Five basic strategies must be pursued: Boost job creation and labor demand Better prepare young people for the job market Illuminate the pathways to productive work Improve current and

In order to bolster their success and, in turn, the nation s, the gap between education and employability must be bridged.

4 6 Who We Are 7 Generation Jobless The MENA region has the highest youth unemployment in the world The level of youth unemployment is projected to increase over the coming five years, according to Generation Jobless: The Challenge of Global Youth Unemployment report published by JA Worldwide and funded by the Citi Foundation. Beyond the obvious economic impact, high youth unemployment levels are a major force behind social unrest and personal degradation. The consequences of inadequate action for the future of youth and society are alarming. Five basic strategies must be pursued: Boost job creation and labor demand Better prepare young people for the job market Illuminate the pathways to productive work Improve current and long-term financial wellbeing Foster entrepreneurship Egypt s economy and future stability rely on the participation of its youth. In order to bolster their success and, in turn, the nation s, the gap between education and employability must be bridged. Recent research indicates that 29% of Egypt s youth are unemployed. Young Egyptians lack the skills essential to successful careers and futures because entrepreneurship, leadership and professional skills training, critical thinking and problem solving are absent from today s school curricula. Source: Generation Jobless: The Challenge of Global Youth Unemployment 2014 The scale and magnitude of the problem demands a redoubling of the efforts of all involved. And while the problem is global, the solutions must be local.

5 8 Impact and Solutions 9 Programs and Initiatives Work Readiness Entrepreneurship Pipelines Financial Literacy Program Competition Entrepreneurship Adopt-A-School

Impact and Solutions 10 11 Work Readiness Programs Personal Life Planning Be a Leader Career Success Steer Your Career Business Ethics Grades First, Second, Third Preparatory; University 2014 2015

Students are introduced to the need to be work ready by developing the 4Cs: critical thinking, communication, collaboration and creativity.

6 Impact and Solutions Work Readiness Programs Personal Life Planning Be a Leader Career Success Steer Your Career Business Ethics Grades First, Second, Third Preparatory; University Reach 25,000+ students The work readiness programs equip students with the skills required to earn and keep a job in high growth career industries. Students are introduced to the need to be work ready by developing the 4Cs: critical thinking, communication, collaboration and creativity. The programs establish these skills among students by using a team-building model called the GRPI model: Goals, Roles and Responsibilities, Processes, and Interpersonal Relationship Skills. Impact 83% of Personal Life Planning program participants reported that the program helped them set their future goals 89% of Steer Your Career program participants reported that the program showed them how to find a good job

Impact and Solutions 12 13 Financial Literacy Program More than Money Grade Second Preparatory 2014 2015 Reach 13,000+ students The financial literacy program allows students to better manage their

7 Impact and Solutions Financial Literacy Program More than Money Grade Second Preparatory Reach 13,000+ students The financial literacy program allows students to better manage their finances and takes them through the process of becoming better consumers and financial decision makers by exposing them to the principles of earning, spending, sharing, and saving money through hands-on activities. The program focuses on developing a positive work ethic among the students, as they learn basic banking concepts such as owning a personal account and making deposits and withdrawals. Teaching young people about responsible money management is vital to building financial security and securing prosperous futures for themselves, as well as their communities. Impact 69% of More Than Money program participants reported that they have started saving money, and making sensible spending, saving and donating decisions

Impact and Solutions 14 15 Entrepreneurship Programs It s My Business Be Entrepreneurial The Company Program Entrepreneurship Master Class Innovation Camp Grades Second Preparatory; First and Second

It is important that it be introduced to students at an early age, fostered throughout their adolescence and supported as they enter adulthood.

8 Impact and Solutions Entrepreneurship Programs It s My Business Be Entrepreneurial The Company Program Entrepreneurship Master Class Innovation Camp Grades Second Preparatory; First and Second Secondary; University Reach 42,000+ students Entrepreneurship is essential to Egypt s social and economic prosperity. It is important that it be introduced to students at an early age, fostered throughout their adolescence and supported as they enter adulthood. As part of these programs, students take part in business challenges that encourage leadership, critical thinking and teamwork skills. By organizing and operating an actual business, students learn how businesses function, the structure of Egypt s free enterprise system and the benefits it provides. Impact 93% of Entrepreneurship Master Class program participants reported they now know how to convert their ideas into products 98% of students reported Innovation Camp helped them think outside the box

16 Impact and Solutions 17 Entrepreneurship

Inca Handmade fabrics, fashion and furniture

Egypt Egypt s largest entrepreneurship summit

leading local social media agency Ahmed Wasfie

9 16 Impact and Solutions 17 Entrepreneurship Success Stories Mostafa El Nahawy Founder, Inca Handmade fabrics, fashion and furniture brand Abdel Hamid Sharara Founder, Rise Up Egypt Egypt s largest entrepreneurship summit Bahy Aboelezz Co-Founder and COO at Kijamii A leading local social media agency Ahmed Wasfie Founder, AWStreams A full-service digital marketing agency

18 Impact and Solutions 19 Entrepreneurship Pipelines Pipeline Start Up Egypt Target University students and graduates Reach 120 teams per annual cycle Start Up Egypt is a pipeline tailored to

10 18 Impact and Solutions 19 Entrepreneurship Pipelines Pipeline Start Up Egypt Target University students and graduates Reach 120 teams per annual cycle Start Up Egypt is a pipeline tailored to passionate, hard-working, creative university students and young graduates from any field of study in Egypt. Applicants with no prior business experience or knowledge learn how to become successful entrepreneurs with innovative new businesses that contribute to the national economy and generate jobs. The pipeline consists of three phases: Ideation, Acceleration and Incubation. Throughout the duration of the phases, applicants are provided training sessions, workshops and are linked with qualified business representatives who support their progress. Startups then compete for seed funding and are introduced to INJAZ Egypt s network of investors for further support of their projects and businesses. The last program cycle admitted 465 applicants from 39 universities across the country.

11 Impact and Solutions Start Up Egypt 50 AWARDED STARTUPS 2M EGYPTIAN POUNDS in SEED FUNDING AWARDED 565 JOBS CREATED

22 Impact and Solutions 23 Start Up Egypt Success Stories Dawayer Winner of the 2014 INJAZ Al-Arab

into raw materials used for design products.

edutainment services in German, French, English and Arabic.

Simpion Developing innovative products that facilitate daily life from small innovative gadgets to

The first company in Egypt to be certified for its innovation science by the European commission.

12 22 Impact and Solutions 23 Start Up Egypt Success Stories Dawayer Winner of the 2014 INJAZ Al-Arab Company of the Year Award, Dawayer is the first design studio in Egypt to turn agricultural waste into raw materials used for design products. Dawayer significantly reduces organic waste, while producing unique contemporary designs that reflect Arab identity. CairoSitters CairoSitters is Egypt s first and only babysitting and tutoring agency promoting edutainment services in German, French, English and Arabic. In 2015, CairoSitters will expand nationally and regionally. Simpion Developing innovative products that facilitate daily life from small innovative gadgets to smart patented inventions. The first company in Egypt to be certified for its innovation science by the European commission. RecycloBekia Founded in 2011 by a group of Tanta University students, RecycloBekia is the Arab world s first electronic waste recycling company. Based in Egypt, RecycloBekia serves the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, offering green recycling of electronic waste and safe data destruction services. In 2014, RecycloBekia was listed on the Forbes 10 Middle Eastern Startups You Need To Know list.

24 Impact and Solutions 25 Entrepreneurship Pipelines Pipelines San3ety Colleges and San3ety Schools Target Vocational school and technical college students Reach 1,600 students - San3ety Colleges

San3ety exposes students to a variety of INJAZ programs and trainings to ensure they create successful products and services, and develop their professional and entrepreneurial skills.

13 24 Impact and Solutions 25 Entrepreneurship Pipelines Pipelines San3ety Colleges and San3ety Schools Target Vocational school and technical college students Reach 1,600 students - San3ety Colleges 5,250 students - San3ety Schools In 2015, INJAZ Egypt launched the first pipeline supporting students attending technical colleges and vocational schools. San3ety exposes students to a variety of INJAZ programs and trainings to ensure they create successful products and services, and develop their professional and entrepreneurial skills. The programs prepare the students for participation in the final competition at which teams showcase their ideas to a panel of judges, receive constructive feedback and identify ways to strengthen and promote their businesses. Impact 93% of students now know how to convert their ideas into products 98% of students reported Innovation Camp helped them think outside the box

Impact and Solutions 26 27 Program Competition Competition Dare to Dream INJAZ Egypt also provides its global programs for the benefit of students enrolled in private schools.

market and ultimately liquidate their business.

Recently, Dare to Dream contestants have showcased businesses that raise awareness of endangered species, and that create inventive products such as an affordable air conditioning mechanism to

14 Impact and Solutions Program Competition Competition Dare to Dream INJAZ Egypt also provides its global programs for the benefit of students enrolled in private schools. Within each academic year, private school students enrolled in The Company Program conduct an entrepreneurship simulation - creating a viable product or service, then experiencing how to finance, market and ultimately liquidate their business. A vital aspect of the program is the social impact of each team s business, many teams create business models that contain a social development dimension. Recently, Dare to Dream contestants have showcased businesses that raise awareness of endangered species, and that create inventive products such as an affordable air conditioning mechanism to benefit low-income communities. At the end of the year, school teams compete for the coveted Company of the Year Award, and the opportunity to pitch their products and services to a panel of distinguished judges from among Egypt s business community. Reach 120 student participants 6 Private schools The American International School, West Campus The American International School, Main Campus British International School Cairo Cairo American College Thebes International School Canadian International School of Egypt

28 Impact and Solutions 29 Adopt-A-School Adopt-A-School is a unique initiative that takes a holistic approach towards improving the educational experience of students in Egypt.

Engaging the private sector and the school community, students, parents, sponsors and volunteers all work towards refurbishing the school facility, introducing new programs, and providing a

Adopting companies work in four main areas to ensure that the Adopt-A-School holistic approach is implemented: 1.

15 28 Impact and Solutions 29 Adopt-A-School Adopt-A-School is a unique initiative that takes a holistic approach towards improving the educational experience of students in Egypt. Endorsed by the Ministry of Education, Adopt-A-School has met with great success. Engaging the private sector and the school community, students, parents, sponsors and volunteers all work towards refurbishing the school facility, introducing new programs, and providing a learning space that is conducive to productivity, health and happiness. To date, the Adopt-A-School program has impacted more than 3,700 students in 11 schools across the nation. Adopting companies work in four main areas to ensure that the Adopt-A-School holistic approach is implemented: 1. Implementing INJAZ curricula among students each semester in this way, adopting company employees bond with the students 2. Providing training for teachers to equip them with interactive teaching methods and communication skills, in addition to class management strategies 3. Assessing the school facilities and upgrading them to improve the learning environment 4. Providing administrative training

30 Community Support 31 719 volunteers contributed 11,700 hours to

16 30 Community Support volunteers contributed 11,700 hours to implementing INJAZ programs and inspiring Egypt s youth during the academic year.

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To advance innovation and creativity in future IT generations in Palestine.

To advance innovation and creativity in future IT generations in Palestine. July, 2013 / Najjad Zeenni Information Technology Center of Excellence Helping bridge the digital divide in refugee camps Al-Amari refugee camp receives a computer lab from Birzeit University 2 Providing