35 Mahmoud Elesiawy St - Sidi Bishr
Alexandria
Alexandria Governorate
Egypt
- International/Cultural relations
MIHI is a social enterprise that is designed to empower youth and take them out of their comfort zone to explore new possibilities for personal development. We are engaged in youth exchange, education, cultural and social training, language training, volunteering, environmental rights, and development work, especially focusing on the mobility of youth.
We believe in youth empowerment and community development, Since 2014, MIHI (MY-HIGH) Egypt has helped more than 500 youths engage in a diverse range of development projects. These project themes are covered through general training workshops and conferences. They include but are not limited to: art and culture, entrepreneurship, intercultural communication, heritage protection, volunteering, environmental protection, equal opportunities, anti-racism, healthy lifestyles, human rights, youth initiatives, youth exchanges, youth employment, youth sports, youth migration, social media, social work, and youth leadership.
Our Mission
Is to elevate young people with life-changing opportunities and provide them with unique skills for social innovation.
Our Vision
Is to create a positive impact on communities and encourage youths to take steps on the stairs to infinite success.
Based on our collaboration with and participation in international projects, we have found innovative ways to address sociopolitical problems and inspire creative forces for social change in surrounding regions. Moreover, using informal educational methods, we developed our learning modules and workshops for kids, youngsters, and adults on upcycling, DIY, Zero Waste, climate and environmental protection, and community engagement.
Since 2012, MIHI Egypt has been part of different youth program seminars, training courses for youth workers, local university and school programs, community engagement workshops, and environmental-awareness activities. In 2014, MIHI organized the biggest global civic movement, known as ”Let’s Do It World (LDIW)” in Alexandria, Egypt. This movement mobilizes people to participate in local clean-up events. As a key representative and facilitator of LDIW events in Egypt, MI-HI was further inspired to participate in projects toward achieving the SDGs.
We have engaged in more than 60 Erasmus projects. Moreover, we have hosted one Erasmus youth exchange in 2018, organized and managed three international Event Management and Leadership courses with youths from 15 European countries in the Egyptian oasis, and trained more than 500 people. Since receiving accreditation for EVS projects, MIHI Egypt has hosted three long-term projects. We have sent 21 volunteers across Europe and by the end of 2021, hosted 10 volunteers from abroad.
We also hosted interns and volunteers from Russia, Tunisia, America, England, Romania, Mexico, Germany, and Brazil, to participate in events such as ‘Russia from A-Z’ in 2018, ‘Tunisia Language Teaching Program’ in 2017, ‘MIHI Spanish and English League’ in 2018, etc. The volunteers take part in regular events and workshops, seminars, and training courses. They represent MIHI at conferences and functions by assisting with setting up awareness campaigns and non-formal educational activities. Other than taking part in and carrying out MIHI activities, the volunteer has the opportunity to organize workshops and events, and design their own local projects. In this regard, we support volunteers in realizing their community development ideas.
MIHI has a strong network of international partners. We regularly participate in other Erasmus+ programs to improve our knowledge level and skills, foster intercultural exchange and strengthen international relationships. We have learned extensively from other European NGOs and their experience in facilitating Erasmus+ projects through this process.
To contribute to the network, we consider the following steps:
1- Research and Identify Relevant Organizations: Begin by researching organizations in our country that are involved in promoting cultural dialogue, youth development, and intercultural relations. This will help us identify potential partners and collaborators.
2- Establish Partnerships: Reach out to these organizations and establish partnerships. Discuss shared goals, objectives, and potential collaborative projects. This will help create a strong network of organizations working together to promote cultural understanding and youth development.
3- Organize and Participate in Events: Collaborate with partner organizations to organize events such as workshops, seminars, and conferences that focus on cultural dialogue, youth development, and intercultural relations. Encourage participation from a diverse range of stakeholders, including government representatives, civil society organizations, and young people.
4- Develop and Implement Projects: Develop and implement projects that directly address the objectives of the network. These projects should focus on youth development, intercultural relations, and cultural dialogue. Examples include exchange programs, educational initiatives, and capacity-building workshops.
5- Monitor and Evaluate Progress: Regularly monitor the progress of our collaborations and projects. This will help identify areas of success and areas that need improvement. Use this information to adjust our strategies and ensure that the network continues to grow and develop.
6- Share Best Practices: Share the best practices and lessons learned from our collaborations and projects with other organizations in the network. This will help create a strong knowledge-sharing platform that benefits all members of the network.
7- Advocate for Policy Change: Advocate for policies that support cultural dialogue, youth development, and intercultural relations at the local, national, and international levels. This will help create an enabling environment for the network to thrive.
By following these steps, we can contribute to the network in our country and help promote cultural dialogue, youth development, and intercultural relations.
There are several reasons why the ALF Network is an attractive option for organizations such as MIHI. By joining the ALF Network, MIHI can tap into this vast network of organizations and individuals, which can help us in our mission to empower youth and take them out of their comfort zones.
1- Collaboration Opportunities: By joining the ALF Network, MIHI can collaborate with other organizations working in similar fields, such as intercultural relations, heritage, religion, research, human rights, democracy, community development, arts, youth and education, gender, environment, and sustainable development, and media. This collaboration can lead to the development of innovative projects and programs that benefit youth and promote intercultural dialogue.
2- Access to Resources: The ALF Network provides access to various resources, such as funding opportunities, training programs, and expertise from other member organizations. This can help MIHI expand its reach and capacity to serve more youth and develop more comprehensive programs.
3- Enhanced Visibility: Being a part of the ALF Network can help MIHI gain visibility among other organizations and potential partners, as well as among policymakers and donors. This can lead to increased support and funding for our programs and projects.
4- Sharing Best Practices: MIHI can learn from the experiences and best practices of other organizations in the network, which can help us to improve our own programs and projects. This sharing of knowledge and expertise can lead to more effective interventions in the field of youth empowerment and development.
5- Advocacy and Policy Influence: By joining the ALF Network, MIHI can contribute to the development of policies and advocacy initiatives that support youth empowerment and intercultural dialogue. This can help create an enabling environment for our programs and projects.