19/10/2025
And just like that… the Inclusive Youth Empowerment Program with the British Council has reached its closing chapter.
Over the past 10 months, I had the privilege of working with more than 90 incredible young people (aged 18–29) across Minya, Aswan, and Dakahlia. Together, we explored what it really means to have a voice, to advocate for change, and to make inclusion a lived reality, not just a word.
Through trainings on debate skills, policy paper writing, and advocacy club development, we didn’t just build capacities… we built confidence, curiosity, and a sense of shared purpose. Each visit, each discussion, and each online follow-up showed me how much young people can achieve when they’re trusted, equipped, and empowered.
One of the things I’m most proud of is seeing over 15 advocacy clubs come to life across different governorates, tackling real issues within their communities and giving youth the space to influence and lead. We also supported more than 10 young debaters to find their voice and use it to create change.
This journey reminded me, once again, why I love training so much. Because it’s not just about delivering content, it’s about watching transformation happen in real time. Seeing young people move from “I can’t” to “I will” never stops inspiring me.
Massive thanks to all the amazing participants who made this program what it is, for your honesty, passion, and openness throughout every step. You taught me as much as I ever hoped to teach you.
Grateful as well to the British Council team and all the partners who believed in the vision of inclusive empowerment, and made sure that every youth, including persons with disabilities, had a seat and a voice at the table.
Here’s to the next generation of changemakers, and to every space where training becomes a tool for empowerment and inclusion.
just like that… the Inclusive Youth Empowerment Program with the British Council has reached its closing chapter.
Over the past 10 months, I had the privilege of working with more than 90 incredible young people (aged 18–29) across Minya, Aswan, and Dakahlia. Together, we explored what it really means to have a voice, to advocate for change, and to make inclusion a lived reality, not just a word.
Through trainings on debate skills, policy paper writing, and advocacy club development, we didn’t just build capacities… we built confidence, curiosity, and a sense of shared purpose. Each visit, each discussion, and each online follow-up showed me how much young people can achieve when they’re trusted, equipped, and empowered.
One of the things I’m most proud of is seeing over 15 advocacy clubs come to life across different governorates, tackling real issues within their communities and giving youth the space to influence and lead. We also supported more than 10 young debaters to find their voice and use it to create change.
This journey reminded me, once again, why I love training so much. Because it’s not just about delivering content, it’s about watching transformation happen in real time. Seeing young people move from “I can’t” to “I will” never stops inspiring me.
Massive thanks to all the amazing participants who made this program what it is, for your honesty, passion, and openness throughout every step. You taught me as much as I ever hoped to teach you.
Grateful as well to the British Council team and all the partners who believed in the vision of inclusive empowerment, and made sure that every youth, including persons with disabilities, had a seat and a voice at the table.
Here’s to the next generation of changemakers, and to every space where training becomes a tool for empowerment and inclusion.