Establishment of Mediterranean Youth Foundation for Development -MYF
Obtaining the quality label from the European Union as a sending and hosting foundation to send/host volunteers to and from European Union countries.
Obtaining the King Hamad Award (King of the Kingdom of Bahrain) for youth empowerment to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals - Youth Empowerment Category.
Obtaining the United Nations and BMW Prize for Innovation and Intercultural Dialogue (Intercultural Innovation Hub - IIH), with the support of Accenture.
Accreditation as a permanent observer member, to be the second Egyptian foundation in history to obtain permanent membership in the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change UNFCCC
Granted special advisory membership in the United Nations Economic and Social Council + Granted the status of public benefit from the Egyptian government (enjoying the privileges of public authority).
Co-Founder and Co-President of the Board of Trustees
Co-Founder and Co-President of the Board of Trustees
Secretary General
Executive Director
Member of the Board of Trustees
Board Member
Member of the Board of Trustees
It is a central non-profit organization registered with the Egyptian Ministry of Social Solidarity under No. 6563/2018, 982/2021, and working to promote cultural and youth cooperation in the Euro-Mediterranean region.
Project’s name: No One Behind
Project’s name: Mediterranean Youth on Track
Project’s name: Mediterranean Youth Volunteers.
Mediterranean Women Ship
Mediterranean Initiative for Climate
Project’s name: Mediterranean Youth Café.
Dialogue on the Human Fraternity Document
The Mediterranean initiative for Human Rights Education Through Art and Sport
Humans of the Mediterranean (A New Mediterranean for All)
Mediterranean Youth Center for Youth Studies and Policies
Mediterranean Youth Incubator
Accreditation as a Permanent Observer member in the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change - UNFCCC
Consultive Status Membership in the United Nations Economic and Social Council - ECOSOC
Member of The Egyptian Anna Lindh National Network - ALF
Member of The International Partnership on Religion and Sustainable Development - PaRD
Member of The World Health Organization Regional Youth Council - WHO EMRO
Member of YouthproAktiv Network
Member of Climate Action Network CAN-Arab World
Member of Mediterranean Youth Network - Jeunessesmed
Member of NGO Committee on the Status of Women
Member of Climate Action Network CAN-Arab World
The Board of Trustees, comprising the President, Vice President, Secretary General, Treasurer and board member.
These include Partnerships, Human Resources, Media, Translation, Project Management, Quality Assurance and Financial Management, etc.
They come from diverse backgrounds, each a story of success and learning, providing a sounding board for ideas and challenges.
They bring fresh perspectives and innovative ideas, assisting in various divisions.
The first edition of the Academy was implemented in Cairo, Egypt from August 25 to September 1, 2021, and the second edition was implemented from September 14 to 19, 2022 in Alexandria, Egypt. The Academy seeks to implement the next editions in more than one Euro-Mediterranean country.
The Mediterranean Sea serves as a bridge for dialogue between the East and the West, acting as a convergence point for its three continents: Europe, Asia, and Africa. Its coastal regions have witnessed the radiance of knowledge and the unwavering pursuit of rights and freedom throughout history, hosting the ancient Greek civilization, being the cradle of the earliest civilizations, notably in ancient Egypt, as well as leaving a profound impact on the human spirit, as exemplified by the rich heritage of Al-Andalus.
Inspired by this unique human blend, we embrace the Mediterranean not only as a geographical location but also as a symbol of unity. United in purpose, we strive to foster unity of thought and collectively address the challenges that lie ahead.
The idea of Mediterranean Youth Foundation came after we, the founders, have participated in many international events in which thousands and hundreds of youths around the world took part, whether inside or outside Egypt. However, at the end of each event, we would stay thinking about how we could benefit from the international relations network and keep in touch with each other continuously.
Out of this thinking, we got the idea of constructing a cooperative umbrella through which we can work on mutual development projects to create a positive impact on our societies. Moreover, we can exchange ideas and opinions to be in contact with each other constantly.
After the consultation with the Assistant to the Minister of Youth and Sports in Egypt (Dr. Youssef Wardani), we decided that this umbrella will be a Mediterranean-oriented foundation and will mainly target the Mediterranean and the neighboring countries.
Furthermore, we have chosen the name of the Mediterranean Youth Foundation for Development based on the scope of its work in the Mediterranean countries, which focuses on cultural exchange, youth empowerment and building youth-friendly societies. Finally, MYF was established on October 30, 2018, and it was legally recognized on January 27, 2019. The Mediterranean Youth Foundation provides a model of youth civil society led by youth under the age of 29.
Being the largest green digital youth/women Foundation in the Euro-Mediterranean region working with and for youth, women and the environment.
Our message triangle focuses on:
– Contributing to the achievement and promotion of Sustainable Development Goals 4, 5, 6, 8, 10,13, 16, and 17
– Empowering young women in communities with less access to opportunities
– Building partnerships to exchange and apply regional and international best practices in the field of youth, women and environmental.
Enhancing cultural and youth/women cooperation between countries overlooking the Mediterranean and neighboring countries through cultural exchange and international volunteer programs; With the aim of empowerment, communication and peace-building.
Empowering youth and women, facilitating movement and facing challenges in the Euro-Mediterranean region.
– Promoting a culture of intercultural dialogue and cultural pluralism among the Mediterranean and neighboring countries.
– Building youth capacities to keep pace with development and face global challenges (technological, environmental and climatic).
– Contributing to achieving and promoting the fourth, fifth, sixth, eighth, tenth, thirteenth, sixteenth, and seventeenth SDGs.
– Enhancing youth participation to achieve peace, security and human fraternity.
– Involving youth who have less access to opportunities in social life.
– Empowering young women in societies with less access to opportunities and helping them navigate beyond borders.
– Building partnerships to exchange and apply best regional and international practices in the field of youth, women and environment.
1- Facilitating movement
2- Upbringing, literacy and Education in the field of human rights
3- Partnerships to achieve goals
4- Working for youth, women and the environment
5- Working with refugees
6- Capacity building in the field of youth work
Human Fraternity – Solidarity – Mobility Freedom – Justice
