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Like most full-service third-party study-abroad providers operating in Egypt and Tunisia during the turmoil of 2011, Amideast had little choice but to close its programs in these countries although they were in demand and great sources of pride for this organization. Unlike most providers, though, Amideast, as a multi-faceted organization, continued to thrive in the years since then. One result is that our new Amideast Education Abroad initiatives have the benefit of reopening with excellent strength and support on the ground.

Amideast is pleased to join with U.S. aerospace company Boeing to launch a new program entitled, “Coding for Kids,” to teach young learners in Kuwait to code. The program will engage 24 Kuwaiti students between the ages of 8 and 15, teaching them to design and code interactive games, stories, and animations using the multilingual Scratch, a web-based visual programming language.  

Chris Shinn, Morocco

After serving as Amideast’s country director for Tunisia since August 2013, Chris Shinn became our country director for Morocco in May, bringing to this position his extensive experience in international education, including nearly a decade directing Amideast programs in the West Bank prior to his service in Tunisia. 

Algeria’s ability to expand the teaching of English and improve classroom practices are critical to its ability to compete in the global economy. With demand for proficient English language speakers already rising in tandem with the country’s economic growth, the need for effective English language training programs and professional development opportunities is increasingly evident.

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Last fall, 18 Egyptian undergraduates became the first students to take advantage of a new study abroad option for students in the Public University Scholarships program, which Amideast administers under the USAID-funded U.S.-Egypt Higher Education Initiative (HEI).

Amideast and the Citi Foundation proudly announce the launching of the “Skills for Success®: Employability and Entrepreneurship Program” in a two-year partnership aimed at providing economic opportunities impacting more than 600 youth in Lebanon.

The 11 women and seven men come from six countries — Egypt, Lebanon, Syria, Tunisia, Yemen, and, for the first time, Libya. The support of Amideast’s educational advising staff that is offered all DKSSF students was critical to their successful applications. In most cases, their applications were also strengthened by their participation in the Competitive College Club (CCC), which Amideast manages on behalf of EducationUSA in Egypt, Lebanon, Morocco, Tunisia, the West Bank and Gaza, and Yemen.

Ten are beginning their undergraduate studies this fall on scholarships received from Northwestern University; Bridgewater, Roanoke, St. Olaf, and Union Colleges; the Universities of Findlay and Rochester; and the State University of New York in Binghamton. The other three received scholarships from Kenyon and Roanoke Colleges and the University of Bridgeport and will begin their studies in spring 2018, pending approval of their visa applications.

Amideast and The Boeing Company are pleased to announce the launch of a college readiness program that will prepare Kuwaiti students for the competitive academic and professional worlds.