WYF successful model of Egyptian youth experiment: Khalil

CAIRO – 17 March 2019: Ahmed Khalil, partnerships director at the World Youth Forum, said during his speech at the Arab and African Youth Forum in Aswan that similar challenges are facing youths in the Arab region and the African continent, including lack of empowerment and training, shortage of human resources, rehabilitation of youths and economic challenges.

The Arab and African Youth Forum kicked off today in Aswan. It is set to last for three days until March 18 under the patronage of President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi.

Khalil further said that the World Youth Forum is a successful model of the Egyptian youth experiment that discusses all regional and international topics.

“Ambition and strong will are among the criteria for accepting youths in the Presidential Leadership Program,” Khalil said, adding that the program targets young people aged between 18 to 30 years.

Aswan was announced by President Sisi at the World Youth Forum in 2018 as the “capital for African youth” in 2019.

Mandela stresses importance of co-op between African countries at WYF

CAIRO - 6 November 2018: Zondwa Mandela, the grandson of the late South African leader Nelson Mandela, said on Monday that Egypt has once again returned to the African continent to support its unity and unanimity.

It is pertinent to mention that the African Youth Forum is going to offer two entrepreneur workshops entitled “How to be a Successful Entrepreneur” and “Social Entrepreneur from an African Perspective”.

The forum focuses on important topics such as the future of scientific research and health care, the impact of advanced technology and innovation in Africa and the Arab region.