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.
