Women-led businesses account for just 5% of all enterprises in MENA. Through entrepreneurship training, mentorship and access to finance, EFE helps young women build businesses that create jobs and strengthen their communities.
๐ Learn more: https://t.co/vJyrpPhQWZ
๐จ Through the AIUTIAMO GAZA programme, funded by @COOPI and implemented by EFE-Palestine with EFE-Europe, Gazans took part in a session on first aid, emergency awareness and psychosocial support, receiving practical guidance on responding during shelling and other emergencies.
๐ Last week, we left our screens behind and spent three days with our colleagues from EFE-Maroc.
๐ Together, we shared learnings, advanced gender equality and disability inclusion, and strengthened our programmes to expand access to dignified employment for youth in Morocco.
๐จ Over 1 million children in #Gaza need mental health and psychosocial support, according to the UN. At 22, EFE graduate Noor delivers psychosocial support through AIUTIAMO GAZA, funded by @COOPI, helping children heal through play, art and dialogue.
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๐ On this #WorldYouthSkillsDay, we celebrate the potential of every young person.
At EFE, we equip youth with digital, AI, green, and workplace skills that build confidence, adaptability, and resilience, preparing them to thrive in the world of work.
EFE-Jordan brought together 16 private sector companies and 50+ graduates at a Job Fair in Aqaba as part of the EU-funded #UP_LOAD South project, helping connect young people with employment opportunities. H.E. Sultan Beik Hassan and representatives from ASEZA joined the event.
๐ป Digital skills open doors! Today we share Davidโs (fictional name) journey through Training for a Digital Future 3.0. Funded by @Accenture and delivered with @CruzRojaEsp, the programme helped him build confidence, strengthen digital skills and prepare for today's job market.
๐จ Through AIUTIAMO GAZA, an initiative funded by @COOPI in partnership with EFE-Europe and EFE-Palestine, 62 graduates received first aid kits after completing training in First Aid and Emergency Psychological Support, equipping them to strengthen emergency response across Gaza.
๐ Proud to share EFEโs 2025 Impact Report, highlighting the impact of our regional and global partnerships in helping young people across MENA gain the skills, confidence and opportunities to thrive at work and build brighter futures.
๐ Full report: https://t.co/mg0vyblHLR
๐ฑYoung Algerian taking action for nature! 22 youth joined a clean-up in Bainem Forest near Algiers with EFE ALG & EFE-Europe, collecting ~450 kg of waste and planting trees. Through GREEN DZ, supported by #ThinkHumanFund, youth are helping protect and restore their environment.
We are proud to see EFE Founder and Chairman Ron Bruder recognized in the #TIME100 Philanthropy 2026 list.
๐ Grateful to our partners, supporters, and community for making this work possible โ and to @TIME for this recognition.
๐ Full list: https://t.co/nrrSIHB9rG
Last week we marked #EuropeDay, celebrating partnerships that create opportunities for young people. Through the EU-funded SMILE project, youth like Dana gain skills for sustainable futures. Her embroidery workshops bring people together through traditional Palestinian craft.
๐ฑ Through Mustaqbalak Entrepreneurship training, young Yemenis, especially women, gain essential skills to thrive. Participants also receive access to financing, helping them improve livelihoods and create new opportunities in their communities. ๐ค Funded by @EAA_Foundation
Inside a #Gaza displacement camp, Israa supports children coping with trauma. Trained through the AIUTIAMO GAZA project, supported by @COOPI, she helps create safe spaces where psychosocial support offers healing and hope through play and expression.
Amazon Web Services (@AWS) community efforts through the Excellence in Workplace Programme in Bahrain empowered 20 young professionals including people of determination through 40 hrs of workshops and mentoring.
#AmazonInCommunities
๐จ Nearly 1.9M people (~90% of #Gaza) have been displaced, and 94% of hospitals are damaged or destroyed.
๐ค Through the AIUTIAMO GAZA project, EFE with @COOPI is training young first responders. 25 are already active, bringing care and hope across camps and hospitals.
๐ EFE Algeria and @Citi Foundationโs Global #InnovationChallenge are bridging the skills gap with the AJYAL project. Nearly 50 young Algerians have gained key soft skills in communication, teamwork, problem-solving & public speaking, boosting confidence & career readiness.
๐ Globally, only 35% of STEM grads are women.
๐ป At 22, Noemi started coding with no experience & is now completing a 600-hr Python course through Training for a Digital Future 3.0 with @Accenture & @gitanos_org, gaining real-world skills & projects.
#IWD2026#WomenInTech
To mark International Womenโs Day, we are proud to spotlight Roua Adel, entrepreneur and founder of Aquayate. Her journey reflects the potential of the many thousands of young women EFE supports with the confidence, skills, and support to lead and build their futures.
#IWD2026
๐@EFE_Jor concluded the "IT for Technical Support" programme in Karak, enhancing participants' job market readiness with soft & technical skills trainings.
โก๏ธThis is part of @EUinJordan-funded #UP_LOAD project, with EFE-Europe & @Intaj to empower youth in the south of Jordan.