2023 Year In Review
This year 23,641 youth have been positively impacted through EFE’s programs.
That’s 23,641 youth who are now employed, starting their own enterprises, and more capable of achieving success in the labor market. And 23,641 youth who can support their families and contribute positively to their communities.
We are proud of EFE’s achievements in the most challenging year the region has faced in decades. As our colleagues in Gaza face unprecedented difficulties, our earnest hope is for the safety of all.
Thanks to supporters like you, young men and women across the MENA region are actively shaping their futures as entrepreneurs, nurses, coders, and more. Your unwavering support drives them toward positive transformation and a brighter future.
We are grateful that you are part of our community and look forward to continuing this impactful journey in the coming year.
2023 In Numbers
From celebrating our 180,000th graduate to having 1,039 youth in training programs in a day, setting an all-time one-day high – we are proud of the impact we achieved across 10 countries.
23,641 Graduates
53,058 Applicants
1,931 Entrepreneurs
802 Classes
64% Women Graduates
97%
Graduation Rate
87% Job Placements Rate
520 Employer Partners
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Accelerating the Future of Work
We are thrilled to announce the launch of EFE’s first-ever capital campaign, Accelerating the Future of Work. With support from individuals and corporate partners, we are investing in strategic priorities and making headway to accelerate our ability to innovate, leverage technology and scale impact.
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10 Years of Support from The Velaj Foundation
Thank you to The Velaj Foundation for 10 years of support. Your foresight to invest in innovation that is integrated across the EFE Network is catalyzing exponential impact in all our countries of operation.
Learn MoreAnnual Network Summit
EFE's annual summit in Cairo, Egypt, was supported by Bank of America, uniting 103 committed staff and board members. Together, they ignited impactful discussions, shaping the future of youth empowerment in the MENA region.
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10 Years of Citi Foundation Programming
EFE and the Citi Foundation mark a decade of empowering 5,000 youths across multiple countries for impactful careers, fostering regional growth.
Learn MoreStrategy & Innovation
In 2023, we made headway on many fronts and achieved key milestones.
New Website Launched
EFE's Mentorship Program Kicks off
400+ Graduates Attend Virtual Summit
New Entrepreneurship Curriculum Launch
Double Your Impact
As youth across the region face even greater challenges to economic stability, your support is critical to ensure they can land on their feet.
Until the end of the year, one donor is doubling the power of your generosity. Any size contribution makes a significant difference in supporting youth across the Middle East & North Africa to achieve their full potential.
Please consider making a donation today to help us reach the youth who need it most. Every dollar is instrumental in creating pathways for youth to access economic opportunities.