Nahdet Misr and Educate Me Foundation Sign Partnership to Empower Rural Girls through Digital Education
Nahdet Misr Publishing House, a leading player in the education and cultural development sector in the Arab world, has signed a cooperation agreement with the Educate Me Foundation, a non-profit organization specializing in educational development. The partnership aims to empower girls in rural communities by enhancing their foundational and digital learning skills, thus fostering better access to education and social inclusion.
Key Areas of Collaboration
The partnership focuses on three main pillars:
1. Improving literacy and numeracy skills among girls aged 9 to 12.
2. Strengthening digital literacy, enabling them to use modern educational applications effectively.
3. Building the capacity of local NGOs to ensure long-term impact and wider outreach across different governorates.
Under the agreement, Educate Me Foundation will leverage its extensive expertise in developing teacher competencies and implementing its Community School Model, which integrates academic learning with social and emotional skills to promote creativity, resilience, and civic participation among students.
Nahdet Misr’s Vision: Empowering Girls through Education
Dr. Dalia Ibrahim, Chairperson of Nahdet Misr Publishing House, emphasized that the collaboration with Educate Me Foundation marks an important step toward achieving sustainable community development.
> “This partnership aligns with our long-term commitment to capacity building and women’s empowerment in Egypt,” said Dr. Ibrahim. “Investing in basic and digital education for rural girls is key to social transformation, ensuring sustainable learning and active participation of women in national development.”
She added that the initiative represents an investment in future generations, preparing young girls to thrive in an increasingly technology-driven and knowledge-based economy.
Educate Me Foundation’s Perspective
Engineer Christine Safwat, Executive Director of Educate Me Foundation, expressed her enthusiasm for the collaboration, stating:
> “Our partnership with Nahdet Misr represents a strategic alliance with a renowned institution that has had a lasting impact on the education sector. We share a common belief that education is a fundamental right and the most powerful tool for breaking the cycle of poverty.”
Safwat added that the foundation places particular emphasis on educating girls and mothers, given their significant influence on children’s education and community development.
The program will include 30 educational sessions aimed at strengthening core skills among rural girls, in addition to capacity-building for local NGOs and impact assessments conducted before and after implementation.
About Nahdet Misr Publishing House
Founded in 1938, Nahdet Misr is one of Egypt’s most prominent institutions in education, culture, and skills development. The group is dedicated to empowering individuals and communities through curriculum design, educational content creation, digital learning solutions, and professional training. Its mission is to promote education as a cornerstone for building a better future.
About Educate Me Foundation
Educate Me Foundation is an Egyptian non-profit organization committed to ensuring that every child has access to quality education that enables them to break the cycle of poverty and reach their full potential. The foundation operates community schools, provides teacher training and professional development programs in 18 governorates across Egypt, and offers specialized consultancy services in the education sector.