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December 2023

End of Year Reflections by Suba Umathevan

As I sit down to reflect on the year 2023 at DROSOS FOUNDATION, I am filled with mixed emotions and deep sadness. While I had hoped to share numerous stories of positive advancements and progress for the young people in …

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August 2023

Annual report 2022

From shifting the archaeological job market in Jordan, creating awareness for and with care leavers in Germany, to building the next generation of online freelancers in Gaza and Lebanon – these are just some of the major achievements and activities …

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Amr has participated in the e-Lancer project in Gaza.
February 2023

Online Freelancing – a solution to unemployment in Gaza

Finding work and earning an income is a real challenge for young people in the Gaza Strip. Very high unemployment rates, poor infrastructures and travel restrictions are just some of the obstacles to gaining a foothold in the labour market. 28-year-old Amr Abu Taiba overcame these hurdles thanks to online freelancing.

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November 2022

Empowerment with environmental impact

Young people and their families are feeling the consequences of climate change all over the world. Food shortages, the scarcity of resources and the resulting decrease in purchase power are just some of them. Solutions are needed urgently. And young people should be part of the solutions. Even though our main mission as a foundation is not to fight climate change, we can contribute to it by combining social, economic and environmental components in the projects we support. In the following examples, learn how young people are leading change with the support of our partners.

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“It’s imperative to work at the system level.”

Suba Umathevan has been the CEO of DROSOS FOUNDATION since 1 November 2020. In the interview, she talks about the challenges of our times, what is needed to bring about lasting change, and how she wants to further develop the work of DROSOS.

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Annual review 2021

2021 was another year that put the resilience of many people, organisations and companies to the test. Young people in particular are feeling the effects of the pandemic, economic hardships and political uncertainties. In our annual report, you will find …

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27.12.2021

In memory of Reem Khalil

In memory of Reem Khalil, Country Director Ramallah Office We are deeply missing our colleague who passed away on 24 December 2021. Our thoughts are with Reem Khalil’s family, to which we wish to pass our heartfelt condolences and sympathy …

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Startup Guide Egypt – launch event

Startup Guide Egypt highlights the organizations and individuals making positive economic, environmental and social change across the country. The entrepreneurial book is packed with useful resources and expert advice to navigate the entrepreneurial community. The book was made with the …

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Made with Love in Egypt

Egypt has contributed to the global creative market with its wealth of cultural heritage, arts, and creative sectors from crafts, music, and films to name a few. This soft power of Egypt can shape the future of its people and …

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A view from our partners in Palestine

Despite the most challenging circumstances of 2020, our partners in Palestine cooperated and took leaps of creativity to make sure they forge forward and become beacons of hope for the society they serve.

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