World Youth Forum has no funds paid out of state treasury

CAIRO – 6 November 2017: The World Youth Forum (WYF) has no funds paid out of the state treasury at all, said Hossam el-Gamal, chairman of the Information and Decision Support Center for the Egyptian Cabinet, adding that the impressive organization surprised a lot of people.

Gamal added that the forum has been planned by Egyptians and big sponsorship companies, indicating that WYF will bring Egypt a lot of investments.

WYF presents a great chance for youth from all over the world to gather together and present their ideas and discuss their common problems, Gamal said, adding that this forum builds bridges between youth and leaderships.

There is a positive energy among the participating youth, who expressed their happiness to be in Egypt, stated Gamal.

The forum brings together 3,000 youth, represented by 60 delegations from around the world, to explore key issues facing their generation and determine their role in implementing global development goals and combating terrorism.

The idea of holding an international youth conference in Egypt was made during the third National Youth Conference in Ismailia, and it was approved by President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi. In July, the president announced organizing the WYF in Sharm El-Sheikh during the fourth National Youth Conference in Alexandria.

The seven-day gathering brings together youth representatives over 18 years of age, leaders of various youth networks, heads of state, media personnel and around 250 young Egyptian expats. It is held under the slogan "We Need to Talk".

WYF sends a message of peace, prosperity, harmony and love to the entire world. It is considered a strong opportunity for youth globally to communicate with each other.