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We Support Excellence
in STEM Education
(Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)
Is a worldwide non-profit organization that provides Committee, Delegates from member countries, and
advocacy and support for gifted children. The WC- a Headquarters that recently relocated to Western
GTC is a diverse organization networking the globe Kentucky University in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
with an active membership of educators, scholars, The World Council was founded over 35 years ago
researchers, parents and others interested in the and hosts a biennial World Conference at a major
development and education of gifted and talented international city during late July or early August
children of all ages. in odd-numbered years. The 2015 conference will
The WCGTC consists of its Members, Executive take place in Odense, Denmark.
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Al Alfi Centers
Publishing research
papers at international
conferences.
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ATC
Scope of Work 2014
1-A- Talent Identification for Gifted Students
Al Alfi Foundation - AAF Being the first NGO in Book into Arabic language and it has been ap-
Egypt and the Middle East to act as an official test proved by GL Assessment - UK to be used for
administrator for the Cognitive Ability Test-CAT4. Experimental school students. A trial exam took
The test is offered to students who show excel- place on one student from an Experimental School
lence in mathematics and/or science at their cur- Eslam Ahmed Future Language School - Grade
rent grades. In addition we offer other IQ & Cog- 4 Scored 130 which is dedicated as highest
nitive tests. achievement.
Al Alfi Foundation Exanimated more than 1000 CAT4 Exams are used as a first step to identify
students, in 2014 54 students were examined and gifted students to enroll them in the International
7 were Identified as Gifted Students. Baccalaureate (IB) scholarship selection and the
AAF were able to translate the CAT4 exam Guide AAF Summer Camps
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Al Alfi Foundation launched the International Bac- In 2014, AAF tested 30 54 students recommended
calaureate (IB) fellowship for the academic year from the 9 experimental schools by the CAT4 exam
2013 among International, National and Exper- as a first step were 4 students only succeeded
imental schools to select 4 gifted and talented and took the second exam which is English and
students to earn a full scholarship in Partnership Math exam. Out of them 2 only passed the test,
with The British International School, Cairo (BISC) one new IB student has been added to the total of
& Hayah International Academy Five (5) IB scholarship.
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1-C- STEM Summer Camps for Gifted and Talented Students
1. Robotics
2. Cars
3. Rockets
4. Electronics
5. Try Engineering Series (more than 100 Engineering projects) : Building Wind Mills, Towers and
Bridges, Ferry wheels, measuring win and more.
1. Robotics
Using LEGO Mind storms Students Introduced to program real-life robotic solutions. Students use the
Engineering concepts and robotics basics to build programmable NXT Brick; three interactive servo mo-
a robot to perform different tasks based on the en- tors; ultrasonic, sound, light, and two touch sensors.
gineering design and enables students to build and Robotics activities experiences:
Creative Learning Activities educate, excite, engage and opted the learning model used by Thomas Edison and
entertain young people and will ignite kids natural curi- thousands of other inventors and applied it to learning for
osity, challenging them to create, problem solve and ap- kids. Designed to teach kids about science, math, inven-
ply their ideas to invent things they can keep and share tion, entrepreneurship, innovation and creativity through
with others. To achieve this unique blend of education, engagement with adult-led hands-on projects, Kids In-
invention, and entrepreneurship, the program! Has ad- vention Projects are based on sound scientific principles.
3. Rockets Engineering
Students will learn about rocketry engineering history and concepts then build their own water rocket and try it
practically.
4. Electronics
Students will learn about the basic of electronics and build their own power supply, radio and other electronics projects.
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5. TryEngineering
Get introduced to the world of Engineers through Try En- instance they learn about how for example Ferries wheel
gineering show. During the show teams from the audi- or a windmill work and build them using macaroni, tea
ence (Students and Families) will compete together and bags and other materials used at home. More than 100
work as a team of Engineers by putting the designs and projects available. Topics will be: Bridges, Towers, Wind
meeting the specifications of products and devices. For Mills, Ferries wheels and measuring wind.
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STEM Summer Camp Participants List Group 2
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STEM Summer Camp Participants List Group 4
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Participants List
III. Famous Structures Course for National and Experimental schools August 2014
A six days course took place in AAF premises, ancient and modern structures, and figure out
where 13 students (Primary 4, 5, and 6) from how and why they were designed, built and still
Experimental schools (Millennium Schools) par- standing through the various engineering mod-
ticipated. els. Famous Structures course will give to stu-
Eligible students are offered the opportunity to dents a little engineer the chance to figure out
engage in challenging academic work in the and easily understand shape strength, forces,
company of peers who shared their exceptional loads and material structure and most impor-
abilities and love of learning. tantly applying them in a smart functioning de-
It introduces the students to explore famous sign.
1. Discovering how engineers design buildings to resist earthquakes and showing examples
of damages caused by earthquakes.
2. Designing and building a model of a highest tower possible and testing in through
different loads.
3. Discussing the factors engineers consider when designing foundations for a tower.
4. Understanding shapes and comparing different shape strengths.
5. Understanding geodesic domes and how they are built.
6. Understanding different types of bridges and their different properties and usage.
7. Constructing model bridges that can withstand different loads.
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IV. STEM Summer Camp for International Schools
The summer camp took place from 6 17 July The main focus of the course was the science
at Hayah International Academy, with a total of related material and activities.
14 students.
Two courses were offered What a Find! for grades 2-4 and Something Fishy for grades 6-8
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AAF STEM Summer Camp Curriculums Kendal Hunt Materials
GRADE 2-4
WHERES THE BEACH?
Unit Introduction
Wheres the Beach? is a problem-based to traditional heterogeneously grouped
science unit designed for high-ability classrooms. The unit allows young stu-
learners in grades 2-4. Elements of the dents to explore a variety of systems in a
unit have been successfully used with all novel way, namely, through the process of
learners in a wide variety of situations, grappling with an ill-structured, real-world
from pull-out programs for gifted learners problem.
GRADE 2-4
WHAT A FIND!
Unit Introduction
What a Find! is a problem-based science ditional heterogeneously grouped class-
unit designed for high-ability learners that rooms. It allows elementary students to
has been used successfully with students explore archaeology in a novel way, name-
in a wide variety of settings, from pull-out ly through the process of grappling with an
programs for high ability learners to tra- ill-structured, real-world problem.
GRADE 4-6
ACID, ACID EVERYWHERE
Unit Introduction
Acid, Acid Everywhere is a problem-based ditional heterogeneously grouped class-
science unit designed for high-ability rooms. It allows elementary students to
learners that has been used successfully explore acid/base chemistry in novel way,
with students in a wide variety of settings, namely through the process of grappling
from pull-out for high ability learners to tra- with an ill-structured, real-world problem.
Unit Introduction
Animal Populations is a problem-based ly grouped classrooms. It allows middle
science unit designed for high-ability school students to learn population biol-
learners that has been used successfully ogy in a novel way, namely through the
with students in a wide variety of settings. process of grappling with an ill-structured,
From pull-out programs for high-ability real-world problem.
learners to traditional heterogeneous-
GRADE 6-8
NO QUICK FIX
Unit Introduction
No Quick Fix is a problem-based science al heterogeneously grouped classrooms.
unit designed for high-ability learners that It allows students to explore immunology
has been successfully used with all learners and microbiology in a novel way, namely,
in a wide variety of situations, from pullout through the process of grappling with an
programs for gifted learners to tradition- ill-structured, real-world problem.
GRADE 6 -8
NUCLEAR ENERGY: FRIEND OR FOE?
Unit Introduction
Nuclear Energy: Friend or Foe? is a prob- ed learners to traditional heterogeneously
lem-based science unit designed for grouped classrooms. The unit allows mid-
high-ability learners in the middle grades. dle-school students to explore a variety of
Elements of the unit have been success- systems in a novel way, namely, through
fully used with all learners in a wide variety the process of grappling with an ill-struc-
of situations, from pullout programs for gift- tured, real-world problem..
GRADE 6 -8
NUCLEAR ENERGY: FRIEND OR FOE?
Unit Introduction
Nuclear Energy: Friend or Foe? is a prob- ed learners to traditional heterogeneously
lem-based science unit designed for grouped classrooms. The unit allows mid-
high-ability learners in the middle grades. dle-school students to explore a variety of
Elements of the unit have been success- systems in a novel way, namely, through
fully used with all learners in a wide variety the process of grappling with an ill-struc-
of situations, from pullout programs for gift- tured, real-world problem..
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1- D-Summer Internship
AAF launched a pilot project for students during the to better understand the practical work life and pro-
summer, 4 students from grades 8 12 had their vide them with an opportunity to apply what they
summer training in Heinz, Americana and AAF. learn as well as gain practical experience.
The main objective of the project is to help students
Participated Students
Al Alfi Foundation AAF and Microsoft sponsored Trade Fair (BETT) for 9 Principals from Experimen-
a tour for four-days to attend School Tour, Micro- tal Schools (Millennium Schools) from January 22nd
soft Workshops, and British Education Technology to 25th, 2014 in London, United Kingdom.
Vision Values
The learning Schools Trust will operate outstanding The educational concept is based on four core values
schools in which every student, through personalized which underpin the design and operation of the schools.
learning and clear goals, will stretch their boundaries and They give each student a foundation for personal devel-
learn more than they thought possible. opment where self-discipline, self-knowledge, sense of
responsibility and confidence in ones own ability pro-
Mission Statement vide the basis for a constructive attitude, the essence of
They believe that young people are capable of achiev- which is that life is what I make.
ing amazing things. To be successful they need the right
opportunities, the right support, the right resources and
the right environment. What those opportunities, support
and facilities are will be different for each of them. The
new iconic building, the curriculum and the way teachers
work with the students is arranged to ensure this.
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A- A- School Tour Twickenham Academy
Twinckenham Academy is a governmental school when needed between teachers and students;
in England. The principal Nick Jones gave the otherwise, the tablet and the new technologies are
group a power point presentation about the school. their way of learning.
During the school tour we visited the Industrial Activ- By the end of the tour, participants were familiar
ity Lab where students improve their skills, Science with a visual understanding of how educators are
lab, and the Technology Studios. The Egyptian using technology in the classroom to create excite-
principals and academy students were engaged in ment in learning and students outcome. In addition,
round table discussions where they discussed the they got introduced to the Surface Tablets that runs
new application of technologies to obtain materials Windows 8 and Office 365 that are integrated into
for their studies. The one to one system is applied everyday learning.
Participants List
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2-B-The Summer Leadership Workshop Series
at the American University in Cairo - AUC
The Summer Leadership Workshop Series was ing student outcomes. Through networking partici-
held on August 10th to 14th, 2014, at the American pants in this workshop will continue their professional
University in Tahrir Campus premises. 29 Princi- leadership growth and will be prepared to use their
pals from 23 Experimental Schools participated in experiences to move their schools forward and to
the workshop enhance their students performance. This workshop
This workshop is committed to providing opportuni- will combine the academic focus of educational lead-
ties for school leaders to keep abreast of developing ership with a strong research component to devel-
school leadership theory, critical educational issues op an outreach program which builds a strong net-
within the local community and beyond, and world- work of administrators who are prepared to lead their
wide educational research which relates to enhanc- schools and students to academic excellence.
I- Sessions:
- Building a positive school culture.
- Leadership styles.
- Team Building.
- Managing a Principals Day and crisis management.
- Dealing with difficult people.
6 Nemat Mohamed Ahmed Nasr Deputy of the School Sakr Koriesh Experimental
7 Manal Gamal El Din Hashem Head of Primary School Sakr Koriesh Experimental
20 Hesham Abdel Razik Abdel Zaher Deputy of the School STEM 6th of October
22 Abeer Ahmed Mohamed Amin Deputy of the School STEM 6th of October
25 Yoman Mossad Auf Head of International Department Port Said International School
26 Shaimaa Mohamed El Baz Deputy of International Department Port Said International School
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2-C-Research Based Teacher Training Program
AAF held a five days program for Experimental schools teachers (Millennium Schools), from September 14th
to 18th, 2014 in AAF premises 23 Teachers participated
Benefits
Teachers after the training must start to mentor real projects with talented students through the year to join the Blast
off National Science and Engineering Fair Finals 2015.
Topics
- All topics for this program are hands on and practical sessions ( Ex: Problem solving session based solving problem
in hands project like Building solar car/robotics).
- All topics applied on the teacher project, Ex: project management session will be a practical workshop for teachers
to apply project management essentials to their own research/engineering project.
- Teachers worked in Multidisciplinary teams(Ex: 1 Math Teacher +1 Science Teacher)
- Teachers divided between working on Scientific Research project or Engineering Design Project during the 5 days
training.
- Teachers worked on real projects to practice the process
Present Research project or Engineering project in the First Competition for teachers researches that will take place
in the Blast off National Science and Engineering Fair 2015.
Name School
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2-C-International Education Management
(INEMA) - a German-Arab Masters Program
AAF in cooperation with the Ministry of Education sponsored five (5) administrative leadership from the Millen-
nium schools to pursuit their studies towards masters program.
Criteria of Acceptance
- Egyptian citizenship
- Good command of English language
- Principal /school leader/ school educator from National or Experimental School preferably Millennium schools and
STEM schools.
- Maximum age of 50 years old
- Proven record of Leadership success
The part-time structure allows participants to continue with their assigned jobs.
Name School
AAF cooperated with Microsoft and the Ministry of Education to Creating 8 IT Academies for the
23 Millennium schools
As a Microsoft Academic Service Partner, will be able to successfully the IT Academy program. Furthermore, will
provide the schools that will be joining the Microsoft IT provide an ongoing technical and administrative sup-
Academy program with all the technical skills and learn- port to IT Academies to enable them to integrate and
ing resources to train administrators and school lead- deploy testing centers within the IT academies.
ers on how to effectively manage, implement, and run
Students Training
The students training program aims at providing the stu- and Excel Specialist Exam and earn the Microsoft Office
dents with the knowledge and skills to use Microsoft Word User Specialist certification. The program duration is es-
and Microsoft Excel, at the end of the training program, timated to be 5 days that will cover Microsoft Word and
students should be able to pass the Microsoft Office Word Excel training.
School
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2-E- Supporting the first Arabic International
Baccalaureate (IB) School in cooperation with
the Ministry of Education
AAF cooperated with the Ministry of Education to recruit the top managerial positions at the Egyptian International
School Zayed (EIS-Zayed). Al Alfi Foundation - AAF sponsored Zayed School Principal and Deputy in Jordan
workshop from 10-13/8/2014
1- Mrs. Anwaar Hassan Hassan (School Head of EIS Zayed)
2- Mr. Ashraf Tawfik Labana (Coordinator of EIS-Zayed)
Program Description
The Professional Educator Diploma (PED) program is for schools through studies focused on STEAM Education
educators, school owners, government supervisors and (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math).
NGO educators who wish to improve themselves and
Objectives
This program is for those educators who want to make a private and public schools. This sharing and collaboration
difference in Egyptian education. The variety of students in is a big step to future sustained school improvement. Di-
a class provides for rich discussion and discoveries. Many versity is strength in this program.
educational reform concerns and initiatives are similar in
Program Duration
1.5-2 years for the Professional Educator Diploma (PED) program.
The degree to be awarded: is Professional Educator Diploma.
4 Talaat Mostafa Ahmed Hussien Math ElShahid Nabil ElRed Experimental School
8 Orchid Hussein Saber Hussein Science Zahraa Madinet Nasr Experimental School
Program Description
The MA program is designed to educators who are pas- cation from an international and comparative perspective,
sionate about improving education practice and policy in we intend for students to gain professional educational
Egypt, the Middle East and beyond. By focusing on edu- skills in a global context of reform.
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Objectives
The graduates of the MA program will be introduced to
- Comparative Trends in STEM Education.
- The Potential of Emerging Technologies as Transformative Learning Tools.
- Reaching Diverse and Underserved Learners.
- Transformational Leadership.
- By working with faculty, students present papers at international conferences, attend international trainings, and write
papers for publication.
Program Duration:
- 2 years for the MA program
- The degree to be awarded: is an AUC MA program in International and Comparative Education
Al Alfi Foundation AAF sponsored a tour for four-days world and arbitration by an international committee of
to attend Global Forum for 9 Teachers and 1 Principal experts in the fields of arbitration and educational tech-
from March 11th to 14th, 2014 in Barcelona. nology, has announced the result Egyptian educators
After strong competition for teachers from all over the won four advanced prizes.
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Participants List
1 Tamer Mohamed El Kady ElSayed Mohamed Korayem Educator Lets Lync Together
National Schools
Alexandria
2 Eman Salah El Banaa El Zhour Secondary School Educator A life Story !
Tor Sinai
3 Rehab Abdel Maksoud El Ghderey Elkafrawy El Nasr Experimental Educator Hey....You Must
Language School Know
Damietta
4 Hanaa Mostafa Hosny Talaat Harb Primary School Educator Follow your dreams
El Bahera and Live your life
5 El Shaimaa Ismaiel Moharam Fine Arts School for Girls Educator Future Makers
Al Menia
6 Ebtsam Mohamed Sayed Sawalem Abnob School Educator One World one sign
for Special Education language
Assiut
7 Marwa Hussien Hegazy El Raml Proprietary Educator Wanna be STEM
School for Girls Wanna be Zewail
Alexandria
8 Ahmed Mahmoud Darwiesh El Nasr Experimental Educator Wanna be STEM
Language school Wanna be Zewail
Giza
9 Ali Mohamed Khalil Alabasia Mechanical High Educator Egypts renaissance
School
Cairo
10 Ghada Ali Ali Attia Port Said International School School Leader -------------------
Port Said
H.E. Dr. Mahmoud Abou-El Nasr, Minister of Education honoring the Egyptian Winners of the Global Forum at the
Ministry of Education Premises on the 23rd of March, 2014
About Femelab
FameLab is an international competition initiated by the Cheltenham Science Festival and the National Endowment
for Science, Technology and the Arts (NESTA) in the UK. FameLab International is delivered by Cheltenham festivals
global partner the British council. FameLab is mainly designed to identify and nurture talents in science communi-
cations, specifically aimed at:
1. Encouraging young scientists to find their voices and to communicate with the wider public in an open, inspiring
and interactive way
2. Stimulating younger generations to consider a career in science and science communications
3. Promoting science as part of popular culture
FameLab targets young Egyptian scientists and science panel of judges and the audience an entertaining, original
students from 18 to 35 years old, working in or studying and scientifically accurate talk without using PowerPoint
Basic, Life or Engineering Sciences to participate and or other electronic presentation tools. The jury members,
compete. who are leading figures from the world of science and
Each participant in the local heats will be given a maxi- media, will judge the contestants on the content, clarity
mum of three minutes in which he/she will present to the and charisma of their talks.
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3-C- Intel International Science & Engineering Fair (ISEF)
Ministry of Education Ceremony on 21st May to award was in the presence of the Minister of Education, H.E.
the 3 winners from the Intel International Science & En- Dr. Mahmoud Aboul Nasr and Mr. Moataz Al Alfi- AAF
gineering Fair (ISEF) that was held in Los Angeles, USA, Chairperson. The three winners are:
with a prize and certificate from AAF. The Ceremony
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II. Al Alfi Leaders Center (ALC)
ALC Objective
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Al Alfi Leaders Center (ALC) -
Scope of Activities 2014:
A- Undergraduate Program
Eligibility Criteria
- Egyptian citizenship.
- Only students majoring in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) related subject matters.
- Leadership through extra-curricular activities and/or community engagement.
- Proven financial need.
Graduated profile
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Hossam Samy Zerara
Major: Computer Science and Computer Engineering.
Hossam was awarded for his academic achievements and participation in extracurricular activities at the third annual
recognition ceremony for new and returning students which was attended by President Lisa Anderson.
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B- Master of Science Biotechnology
Scholarship - AUC
Mina Hanna
Holds a Bachelors degree in Science
-Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University.
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c- Al Alfi Sustainable Development Fellowship
Master Program - AUC
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Eman Taha Eladawy
Eman holds a Bachelors degree in Architecture from Cairo University. She
currently works for New Giza and is eager to pursue the adoption of green
building techniques in an Egyptian context.
Al Alfi Foundation supported Hazem Mohamed El world and one of the top 10 in Europe. This gives the
Seoudy to take the fellowship provided by Politecni- student double degrees, one degree in Sustainable
co DI Milano, Italy University. Development from the AUC and another Degree in
Politecnico is one of the top 30 universities in the Green Technologies from Milano.
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AUC - Ph.D. Graduate
Ahmed Fayad
Graduated Spring 2014
Major: Engineering Infrastructure Management
Fellows in M.Sc. Study Process
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E- Master in Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
E-Master
REMENA ScholarshipEnergy and Energy Efficiency
in Renewable
REMENA Scholarship
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Mission The Extended Modular Program at Ain Shams Uni- their future role as leaders in their fields, through be-
versity, Faculty of Medicine is committed to prepare coming life-long learners, eager for continuous per-
The Extended Modular Program at Ain Shams Uni- their future role as leaders in their fields, through be-
its graduates for distinguished careers in clinical sonal and professional development, and committed
ersity, Faculty of Medicine is committed to prepare coming life-long learners, eager for continuous per-
practice, teaching, research and community service. to promoting the health and well-being of their pa-
s graduates for distinguished careers in clinical sonal and professional development, and committed
Every effort is exerted to ensure that students meet tients and fellow human beings.
practice, teaching, research and community service. to promoting the health and well-being of their pa-
Every effort is exerted to ensure that students meet tients and fellow human beings.
Vision
Vision The Extended Modular Program aspires to lead the spond to the medical practices challenges of the
advancement of medical education not only at Ain present and the future.
The Extended Modular Program aspires to lead the spond to the medical practices challenges of the
Shams University, Faculty of Medicine but also in the We envision this holistic educational approach as
advancement of medical education not only at Ain present and the future.
whole region, through adopting a holistic vision for a qualifier for being recognized among the highest
Shams University, Faculty of Medicine but also in the We envision this holistic educational approach as
the graduates attributes which are necessary to re- ranked programs.
whole region, through adopting a holistic vision for a qualifier for being recognized among the highest
he graduates attributes which are necessary to re- ranked programs.
Student profile
Ahmed Alaa Ahmed Fayez Hamza
Ahmed holds a Thanaweyya Amma degree from Europa Schule-Kairo.
Ahmed Alaa Ahmed Fayez Hamza
Gamal Abdel Nasser School.
Ahmed holds a Thanaweyya Amma degree from Europa Schule-Kairo.
Gamal Abdel Nasser School.
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dation
Capacity Building and NGOs Support : ACME
The ACME-EG Program is an initiative of the Egyp- upgrade the education and training of Egyptian urol-
tian Urological Association (EUA), supported by ogists, mainly through implementing and organizing
pharmaceutical and NGO partners, aiming to devel- continuous medical education and continuous pro-
op and implement a system of Continuing Medical fessional development. These two activities (CME
Education (CME) and Continuing Professional Devel- and CPD) are transformed into CME Credits which
opment (CPD) for Egyptian Urologists. are continuously calculated and registered for par-
The primary goal of this program is to update and ticipants in accredited events.
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Celebrating 25 Years of Contribution in Human Resource
Development and Education
Al Alfi Foundation for Human and Social Develop- modest we passed through tough moments where
ment celebrated its 25th anniversary of its found- vision was blurry.
ing on the 3rd of December 2014, at the Four Sea- He continued: After 25 years during which more
sons Hotel under the auspices of Engineer Ibrahim than 110,000 students participated and enrolled
Mahlab, Egypt Prime Minister, and in the presence in the Foundations programs, and after that, more
of a number of Ministers, Businessmens, AAF Board than 500 students, on scholarships, enrolled in
Members and more than 300 attendees in addi- Egyptian and international universities, today and
tion to Al Alfi Foundation Fellows. after the participation of dozens of schools in the
Through his speech, Mr. Moataz Al Alfi, Chairman of Foundations programs, I tell them, certainly the ex-
the Board, Al Alfi Foundation, expressed his happi- perience has shown that a small drop of water can
ness for the presence of the ministers and notable flower sprout with insisting and perseverance, and
businessmen, professors and teachers who were for that the past 25 years have taught us all, that we fail
him, the best colleagues, who struggled with perse- only when we stop trying.
verance throughout the 25 years of the institution, Success stories were mentioned, how the organiza-
he described students as the flame of hope. tion has contributed to their support in the scientific
He added: Today we celebrate the path of 25 years and practical careers.
of participating in the areas of human and education The most prominent of the success stories of the
development, 25 years we have learned that Egypt Egyptian world, is a young man who did not exceed
is a rich country, contrary to what is said, of course, 23-years-old, he was able to get his doctoral degree
Egypts wealth is not oil wealth and not in cash, but in nanotechnology. Mustafa Osman graduated in the
the precious mankind development, if it is well con- International Baccalaureate in Cairo, when he was
tributed, could enrich us all, 25-years we believed in under sixteen years of age, a specialist in electronics
the need to achieve tangible results with the goal of science and nanotechnology, with the sponsorship
Egypts human development, so as not to get car- of Al Alfi Foundation he was able to get a support
ried away on our way no matter what difficulties we to travel to Britain, attended the British University in
faced, 25 years we walk them through the difficult London to study nanotechnology and master in new
and arduous, and contrary to what some think is patent completion for the same area.
not furnished with flowers, in this long journey and
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Finalized the new AAF website. You may visit
the website on: www.alalfifoundation.org
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Address: 4 Ibrahim Othman Street,
from end of Shehab Street,
Mohandessin, Giza, Egypt.
Tel.: +202 3347 9687
Fax: +202 3344 5177
Cell: +202 0106 145 6620
Email: info@alalfifoundation.org
website: www.alalfifoundation.org
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