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• Forging Partnerships - working with relevant sectors of the global community to maximize the impact of peace building initiatives.
• Capacity-Building - empowering women and youth to become successful peace builders.
• Awareness Raising - promoting and mainstreaming the values of a culture of peace.
• Enhancing Dialogue - providing a platform for communication and information sharing between individuals and groups working for peace, justice and human security.
• Campaigns and advocacy - geared towards the protection and promotion of all human rights and the prevention and elimination of violence against women and children.
• Research and Publications - developing case study material that illustrate the achievements and challenges in achieving sustainable peace.
• Supporting global efforts - for peace, reconciliation and reconstruction.

The purpose of the organization is to support and give allowance to:
Swedish and Egyptian students and researchers for travelling to and studying in Egypt, respectively Sweden.
Price for best translated book from Swedish to Arabic and from Arabic to Swedish
Conference activities;
Support translation of Scandinavian literature and dubbing of Swedish and Egyptian films
Financial support to Swedish Culture Center and Swedish House in Cairo.

1. To make young people have a strong understanding for their own culture and identity, how it is formed and how to value and respect the differences of other's culture and identity.
2. To make young people able to interact within the local and international society and be able to build relationships
3. To promote the concept of social entrepreneurship and sustainability and innovation among young people. 
4. To assist young people to be able to Identify their life and career objectives in relation to their social initiative.
5. To develop organizational skills of young people to be able to plan and manage effectively their youth initiatives.
6. To acquire young people with the interpersonal skills needed to be active citizens.
7. Encourage young people to initiate their own community development initiative.
8. Train Young people on how to use new social media to promote their social action projects.

Thinking Academy Mandate
• Our Mission: To empower, educate, and elevate the lives of refugees, migrants, and host communities in Egypt through sustainable and inclusive development initiatives.

• Our Pillars:
a) Youth Empowerment: Recognizing the transformative power of the younger generation, Thinking Academy nurtures this potential through dynamic youth empowerment programs. We provide platforms for skill development, leadership, and active citizenship, employability and entrepreneurship education that equip young people to be agents of positive change in their communities.
b) Gender Equality: At the core of our work lies a strong commitment to gender equality. We actively work to dismantle inequalities and empower all genders, particularly focusing on women and girls, to ensure that their voices are heard and their talents are recognized and nurtured.
c) Environmentalism: In our pursuit of sustainability, we empower our communities to be guardians of the environment. Our environmental programs are designed to foster eco-consciousness and practical action, from local clean-up campaigns to educational workshops on conservation and responsible stewardship.
d) Health Care: Our commitment to holistic community wellness is reflected in our health care endeavours. We provide access to essential medical services, preventive health education, and mental health support, ensuring that well-being is a collective achievement, not a privilege.

• Our Commitment:
o To Youth: Foster a generation of informed, empowered, and proactive youth who are equipped to lead their communities towards a brighter future.
o To Refugees and Migrants: Provide the tools, resources, and support necessary to build a new life with dignity, self-sufficiency, and hope.
o To Healthcare: Ensure access to comprehensive health care services that promote physical and mental well-being for all, without discrimination.
o To the Environment: Advocate for and practice environmental protection and sustainability, instilling a sense of responsibility towards our shared planet.
o To Gender Equality: Promote and uphold gender equality, working to create spaces where all genders can prosper through equitable opportunities and rights.

• Our Approach:
o Incorporate community-driven solutions that reflect the needs and voices of those we serve.
o Collaborate with local and international partners to magnify impact and foster innovation.
o Uphold transparency, accountability, and excellence in all our endeavours.

• Our Manifesto
We, at Thinking Academy, believe in the power of ideas, the strength of community, and the boundless potential of the human spirit.
We Envision:
o A world where education is the bridge to opportunities and a tool for overcoming the challenges of displacement and integration.
o A society where every young person can dream big and act boldly to realize those dreams.
o A community where health and well-being are prioritized, ensuring a strong foundation for growth and prosperity.
o An environment that is nurtured and respected, safeguarding its riches for the present and future generations.
o A future where gender does not dictate one's path or potential, and equality is the norm, not the exception.
We Believe:
o Every individual has the right to live a life marked by dignity, respect, and opportunity.
o Empowerment comes through education, which unlocks doors to self-determination and societal contributions.
o Health is a universal right that underpins the vitality and productivity of communities.
o Environmental stewardship is a collective responsibility essential for the survival and flourishing of our planet.
o Gender equity is fundamental to the fabric of a just and progressive society.
Through these interconnected programs, Thinking Academy is not just an institution, but a movement. We are dedicated to nurturing a resilient society where education empowers, health is safeguarded, the environment is cherished, and gender equality is realized.

• Working for updating Egypt through the presentation of rational visions passed on Egyptian reference about the economical, social and cultural aspects of the Egyptian development project and the country preparation issues.
• Moreover, the association works for forming a public opinion which is able to adopt, develop and achieve these visions through:
o preparing studies and researches with an independent national direction which is aware of the changes and the latest developments of this age and working on spreading them by all available means
o influencing decision makers by demanding and gaining support for the updating Egypt issues.

 
Our projects concerned with the development of women and children using the Fine and Performing Arts and handicrafts, as well as the development of artistic and cultural skills of young people and support for modern art initiatives, either by providing spaces for artistic practices and display the result of training or by providing appropriate expertise and training available Care about the existence of new partnerships and joint ventures also care about the exchange of cultures where useful in expanding the scope of work for us and contributes to the support of practical experience and administrative and technical Through our work with women, children and the socially excluded in particular will benefit from the partnership in this project, where the development of trainees and participants' skills and share their experiences with others from different community backgrounds.
Torraha goals:
Using creative practices as an entrance to dialogue and expression in order to merge and empower socially marginalized  groups;
Innovate  training  opportunities of creative  practices  to increase awareness among milieu disadvantaged;
Organize awareness campaigns to create motivated ambience for integrating  young artists in gender-based issues;
Develop training program that  covers domestic, regional and global partnerships and networking to enrich the program;
Organize awareness campaigns to create motivating  ambience for integrating  young artists in gender-based issues.

Mission:
Empowering women socially and economically, while promoting opportunities for youth and children to create a space for dialogue and expression through creative means.
Objectives
Providing art as a space for dialogue, expression and inclusion of socially excluded groups in order to enable them to participate in formulating sustainable development priorities.
Generate training opportunities on creative practices to raise awareness in social environments that are less fortunate in accessing public services.
Develop partnerships, networks, and coordination at the local, regional, and international levels in order to enrich the programs with different visions and experiences related to global changes and the requirements of community compatibility with them.
Organizing awareness and advocacy campaigns that are necessary to create an environment stimulating innovation and creativity in order to integrate young artists into gender issues.

Torraha meaning a fishing net and working in the field of arts, culture and community development through the arts 
Tarahh aimed at training and the transfer of expertise in the arts and crafts of contemporary and heritage and seeks to networking groups in different geographic areas to work together to empower society, especially women and children through the arts and culture

To improve the lives of Egyptians in local communities in all aspects. Democracy, human rights , community development. Our focus is youth development, cultural dialogue and cultural exchange. Friendships among different nations as well.