The Tawar W Ghayar Project is a flagship initiative of the Ministry of Education, implemented in partnership with Care Egypt Foundation and sponsored by Microsoft Egypt.
This capacity-building program aims to bridge the digital divide and foster ICT empowerment among Egyptian youth and underprivileged communities, aligning with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 4, 5, and 8.
Focused on capacity building, the project provides free training programs nationwide in key fields such as programming, artificial intelligence, generative AI, digital literacy, and cybersecurity.

Since its inception, the project has reached over 725,846 beneficiaries aged 15 to 35 across urban and rural Egypt, empowering women, unemployed youth, and underserved communities. Notably, 49% of employment outcomes involve white-collar positions in sectors such as IT, engineering, and healthcare, with a 26% increase in female employment rates compared to the previous year.

The program’s innovative use of ICT fosters lifelong learning, professional development, and employability. Its success is attributed to strategic partnerships with governmental and private entities, ensuring replicability and sustainability. By promoting digital literacy and ICT-based education, Tawar W Ghayar equips beneficiaries with essential skills to thrive in a global digital economy, driving local development and fostering inclusive growth.

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• Egypt

• Youth
• Women
• The unemployed
• Remote and rural communities
• undergraduate students

The Project is replicable

The project is sustainable

The Tawar W Ghayar Project exemplifies WSIS values by addressing critical community challenges through innovative ICT solutions. The initiative reduces the digital divide by providing free, high-quality training in digital and technical skills, accessible to youth, women, and underserved rural communities. By fostering partnerships between the Ministry of Education, Care Egypt Foundation, and Microsoft Egypt, the project integrates diverse stakeholders to promote inclusivity and collaboration. It empowers beneficiaries with advanced knowledge in programming, AI, cybersecurity, and digital marketing, enhancing their ability to compete in a global digital economy. Furthermore, the project drives innovation by encouraging entrepreneurial thinking and digital transformation in local communities, ensuring sustainability and social impact.