Wednesday, October 18, 2006
Feature Youth Organization: Nahdet El Mahroussa
There's a lot going on in Egypt's NGO community, and the youth contingent of these organizations in bustling. From advocacy through art to business associations, youth are organizing themselves to contribute to their communities.
One of these organizations is Nahdet El-Mahroussa, a youth org plugged into several projects in diverse areas. Not only are they an active group with a stand-up reputation, but their recent venture with Cilantro- an Egyptian coffee house best likened to a younger and funner Starbucks- is a great new way of communicating with young people in Egypt. NM and Cliantro teamed up to produce the magazine Central, marking an exciting business and NGO partnership that draws youth into the issues and opportunities available to them. The magazine covers topics from health to Cairo hotspots, while at the same time featuring work going on at different youth NGOs in the country. You'll find volunteer and job opportunities, as well an inspiring stories about young people making a difference. The magazines grace the tables of Cilantro cafes.
Nahdet El-Mahroussa: A Responsibility Towards Egypt
http://www.nahdetmasr.org/index.htm
Nahdet El Mahrousa seeks an Egypt that is developed by the active participation and serious commitment of its youth. We believe that the young generation inherently has the creativity and determination to create genuine change within their country, and so we dream of creating a network of empowered youth where dreams for our Egypt can come true.
NM seeks to a have a positive impact on Egypt’s development through engaging Egyptian youth in developing their country and shaping its future.
This is achieved through:
• NM Project Incubator: innovative development project ideas are incubated until they are independent and successful national models.
• NM Forum: intellectual discussion forum and lecture series where NM members share resources, expertise, and opinions.
• NM Policy Arm: several partnerships aimed at informing public debate and policy in Egypt.
We will succeed in our mission when
• Egypt overcomes its greatest challenges towards development.
• Egyptian youth are active participants in public policy and decision-making.
One of these organizations is Nahdet El-Mahroussa, a youth org plugged into several projects in diverse areas. Not only are they an active group with a stand-up reputation, but their recent venture with Cilantro- an Egyptian coffee house best likened to a younger and funner Starbucks- is a great new way of communicating with young people in Egypt. NM and Cliantro teamed up to produce the magazine Central, marking an exciting business and NGO partnership that draws youth into the issues and opportunities available to them. The magazine covers topics from health to Cairo hotspots, while at the same time featuring work going on at different youth NGOs in the country. You'll find volunteer and job opportunities, as well an inspiring stories about young people making a difference. The magazines grace the tables of Cilantro cafes.
Nahdet El-Mahroussa: A Responsibility Towards Egypt
http://www.nahdetmasr.org/index.htm
Nahdet El Mahrousa seeks an Egypt that is developed by the active participation and serious commitment of its youth. We believe that the young generation inherently has the creativity and determination to create genuine change within their country, and so we dream of creating a network of empowered youth where dreams for our Egypt can come true.
NM seeks to a have a positive impact on Egypt’s development through engaging Egyptian youth in developing their country and shaping its future.
This is achieved through:
• NM Project Incubator: innovative development project ideas are incubated until they are independent and successful national models.
• NM Forum: intellectual discussion forum and lecture series where NM members share resources, expertise, and opinions.
• NM Policy Arm: several partnerships aimed at informing public debate and policy in Egypt.
We will succeed in our mission when
• Egypt overcomes its greatest challenges towards development.
• Egyptian youth are active participants in public policy and decision-making.
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