Newsroom

English

Statement on Ismail Ajjawi

After obtaining a U.S. visa, Ismail traveled from his home in Tyre, Lebanon, to Boston Logan International Airport on Friday, August 23rd. Upon his arrival to the U.S., immigration officials questioned Ismail for several hours and examined his social media before refusing him entry.

Ismail is one of the most talented students that Amideast has worked with through the Hope Fund program. He achieved one the highest scores in Lebanon on the baccalaureate exam this summer and plans to major in biology.

English

Planting a Tree for Youth in Lebanon

In June, in conjunction with their semiannual meeting in Beirut, they demonstrated their commitment to youth in a novel way by planting a cedar tree in the Barouk Cedar Reserve. Explaining their gesture, Board Chair Mrs. Wafa Saab said, “The cedar, a symbol of elevation, eternity and strength, affirms our commitment to our mission to create hope among the youth of Lebanon and beyond, and to provide them with life-changing opportunities.”

English

Amideast Supports Kuwait’s Women’s Empowerment Goals

At a special event today, Amideast joined other private sector organizations in signing the Statement of Support for the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEP) in Kuwait. By doing so, they indicated their support for the Kuwaiti government’s ongoing efforts to implement SDG 5, the UN Sustainable Development Goal on gender equality.

English

Amideast, Citi Foundation Expand Partnership Benefiting Youth in the Middle East & North Africa

Amideast and the Citi Foundation are pleased to launch training programs in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE to help unemployed technical and college graduates improve their job readiness and ability to find employment.

Training in Skills for Success 

English

Pages

Image Loader