Amideast

Creating hope, opportunity, and mutual understanding among people in the MENA region and United States through education and training.

[Amideast @AmideastHQ]

Amideast’s Quincy Dermody led a panel on inclusion in higher ed & highlighted our work in establishing disability centers at public universities in Egypt at the @USAID #GlobalEducationConference. Many thanks to fellow panelists from @usaidegypt, @Ainshams_Univ & Saba Consulting!

[Amideast @AmideastHQ]

Morocco is more than just a feast for the eyes—it has a striking artistic heritage that reflects its rich history and culture! Check out this three-minute #BlogAbroad for a quick dive into #Moroccan art history: https://t.co/JACbYI8uzy

[Amideast @AmideastHQ]

Alf mabrook to these bright young men and women! We are proud to see 140 Jordanian students graduating from the English Access Microscholarship Program after showing so much dedication, passion and a deep love for learning in the past two years!

#AmideastJordan #AccessProgram

[Amideast @AmideastHQ]

Applications to @risefortheworld are due TOMORROW! 15-17 year-olds, submit your project at https://t.co/EdYXMi2FWg & make sure you're considered to join the world's most talented youth working to change the world.

[Amideast/UAE @AMIDEASTuae]

Exciting news! We've launched the Youth English Program for the 6th year in RAK. It's a fantastic opportunity for students to work on their English skills and gain awareness of their future careers. Are you ready for another year of learning and growth?
#YEP

[Amideast @AmideastHQ]

Listen to Dr. Rana Taher, our Lebanon country director, share her insights on cultural exchange organizations in this snippet from the #VoicesBeyondBordersPodcast. Don't miss the full episode on their official Instagram, YouTube, and Anghami pages!

#AmideastLebanon

[Amideast/UAE @AMIDEASTuae]

We're so proud to wrap up our first #STEM Club cohort as part of the #STEMforSustainability program in collaboration with @Boeing. 25 young people went on an adventurous #STEM journey leading to a more sustainable future for all! 🌱 🚀💡
#Boeing #amideastuae #amideasthq #COP28

[Amideast @AmideastHQ]

We are very proud of #Fulbright alumna and #greentech entrepreneur Basima Abdulrahman for earning a much-deserved spot on the 2023 #BBC100women list!

[Basima Abdulrahman @BasimaAbd]

I am honored to be on the 2023 @BBC100women list of inspiring and influential women from around the world.

Among them the human rights lawyer Amal Clooney, former US First Lady Michelle Obama, amongst other amazing women.

See the full list here 👉🏼 https://t.co/nnVqaI1Efa

[Amideast @AmideastHQ]

Countdown: 50 days until @risefortheworld applications are due! If you're 15-17 years old, apply by Jan 17th at https://t.co/EdYXMi2FWg and #RiseTo become a part of the next cohort of young people dedicated to changing in the world.

[DOT Jordan @DigitalOppJO]

بالشراكة مع @AMIDEASThq تم تدريب أكثر من 70 مشترك/ة. تضمن التدريب عدة مواضيع منها: المهارات في استخدام مفاهيم البحث،التصفح الامان عبر الانترنت ، مقدمة عن المواقع الإلكترونية ،وغيرها من المواضيع المصممة لتنمية الثقافة الرقمية لدى الشباب.

@DigitalOppTrust

[Amideast @AmideastHQ]

#FieldPhotoOfTheDay: @amideastyemen recently launched a program called Fursa, which provides English & American Sign Language training for 40 hard-of-hearing students in Aden and Taiz. The program aims to enhance their skills & expand their education and employment opportunities.

[Amideast @AmideastHQ]

75 days ‘til @risefortheworld applications are due! Show our partners @schmidtfutures & @rhodestrust how you will change the world at https://t.co/EdYXMi2FWg! Apply by Jan 17th & #RiseTo become a part of the next cohort of young people dedicated to changing the world.

[Amideast @AmideastHQ]

#FieldPhotoOfTheDay: A cross-cultural conversation hour recently took place at the American Corner Tunis. Participants discussed the similarities and differences between family life in the #UnitedStates and #Tunisia.

#FPOTD #AmdieastTunisia

[Amideast @AmideastHQ]

#FieldPhotoOfTheDay: University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH) Vice President Dr. Dana Mawlood covered Iraq's looming water crisis in a recent talk at the American Corner Erbil.

#FPOTD #AmericanCornerErbil #UKHACE #WaterCrisis #Iraq #SustainableSolutions

[National Council on US-Arab Relations @NCUSAR]

NCUSAR President and CEO H. Delano Roosevelt, Chairman John Pratt, EVP Patrick Mancino, and National Council Fellow Dr. Fadi Hilani met with President and CEO of Amideast, Ambassador (Ret) Greta C. Holtz and VP of Field Operations James Grabowski @AMIDEASThq @ncusar

[Amideast @AmideastHQ]

#FieldPhotoOfTheDay: A group of new study grant nominees gathered at the Moroccan-American Commission for Educational and Cultural Exchange (MACECE) for a post-nomination orientation session.
#FPOTD #FulbrightMorocco #AmideastMorocco

[Amideast @AmideastHQ]

Our #FieldPhotoOfTheDay showcases #AmericanCornerTunis' new 3D printer in a hands-on workshop. These participants got to learn how to create a 3D model & print their own objects We look forward to seeing more of these sessions in their newly opened MakerSpace!

[Amideast @AmideastHQ]

#FieldPhotoOfTheDay: Amideast Jordan recently celebrated the graduation of 54 Careers in Aviation program participants. Over the past six months, the graduates completed 200 hours of intensive training in many areas.

#FPOTD #CareersInAviation #EmpowerYouth #JordanAviation

[Boeing Middle East @BoeingMidEast]

It's a wrap for our ‘Careers in Aviation’ program for youth in Jordan, in partnership with @AmideastHQ and @MoY_JO.

6 months of intense training
54 graduates
11 internships and 20 job interviews

On to new heights, future aviation professionals! ✈️

[Amideast @AmideastHQ]

In our #FieldPhotoOfTheDay, we feature Yasmeen, a young leader from #Bahrain who participated in the AFS Youth Assembly. At the event, she was able to mingle and connect with other change-makers and learn key skills for making a positive impact in the world.