The Spanish Cooperation and its partners launch a Program to support sustainable and innovative work and business opportunities in the tourism sector in Upper Egypt
The Program will be officially launched next Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023 in Cairo.
- The event will count on the invaluable participation of the Spanish Ambassador in Egypt and representatives of the Ministry of Tourism; Ministry of Education and Ministry of Manpower and other partners.
- The Program will support more than 3.000 people in Upper Egypt, mainly women and youth.
The Development Program, carried out by Spanish development organisations: the Social Promotion Foundation FPS and CIDEAL Foundation, is a pivotal initiative aimed at fostering decent employment and entrepreneurial opportunities. With a strong emphasis on empowering the youth, particularly women, this program seeks to facilitate active participation in socieconomic endeavours within the local communities of Menya, Qena, Luxor, and Aswan, ultimately contributing to their holistic development and empowerment.
The program, titled ‘Promotion of Sustainable Economic and Social Alternatives through Tourism in Upper Egypt’, sets out to achieve multiple objectives. Beyond fostering sustainable tourism, it prioritizes job creation among young people, infrastructure development, establishing vital networks, and creating platforms for constructive dialogue among local stakeholders.
The overarching aim is to bolster the tourism sector’s growth, particularly targeting rural areas in Upper Egypt. In order to ensure direct coordination and enhanced impact in the field, three local partners were identified and engaged: Association of Upper Egypt for Education and Development (AUEED): ENROOT and Knowledge Economy Foundation (KEF), whose main representatives will give, during the event, an overview about the present local context and their main contributions to the Program.
PROJECT IN NUMBERS
The Program is set to positively impact over 3,000 people from Menya, Qena, Luxor and Aswan. Of these, over 800 young people will enhance their skills to generate revenue within the tourism sector. Additionally, the program will empower over 400 local stakeholders, equipping them with innovative approaches in the tourism industry. This collective effort aims to propel sustainable growth and prosperity across these communities.
