Earth Guards supports youth to transform ideas into projects through the Economic Empowerment Forum

Youth empowerment represents one of the paths supporting building an economy more capable of innovation and creating opportunities, in light of the growing importance of developing skills, enhancing knowledge, and expanding youth participation in entrepreneurship and productive projects. The effectiveness of these paths increases when they are linked to practical training, the exchange of experiences, and the provision of spaces that help young people transform ideas into actionable steps.

In this context, the Earth Guards Program offers volunteers an integrated path that begins with qualification and capacity building, within the Earth Guards Academy and application in field activities, and extends to participation in field activities, all the way to continuous monitoring and evaluation. The program is targetedPreparing a generation that raises morals, is armed with knowledge, and works hard to lead a more just and sustainable future.

Volunteer program activities in the 2026 plan

Within the framework of the field program for volunteer activities for the year 2026, The Earth Guards Foundation implements a group of activities targeting various age and societal groups, and addresses a number of issues related to sustainability, health and community awareness, to simplify the concepts of sustainability, water, hygiene and reuse through interactive stories. The activities also aim to correct nutritional concepts and transform knowledge into behavioral commitment.

The program also includes supporting confidence, creativity, and safe expression through interactive activities, in addition to other activities aimed at raising awareness of actual water consumption and stimulating behavior change. The program concludes its activities with an event that focuses on building human communicationDocumenting experiences, decisions, and life advice.

Earth Guards Youth Forum.. from idea to project

In this context, The Earth Guards Foundation organizes youth forums aimed at empowering young people and enhancing their role in achieving sustainable development, through dialogue sessions and interactive workshops that bring together young people, experts and decision-makers. These forums contribute to developing awareness, building capabilities, and encouraging community initiatives, thus enhancing the role of youth as active partners in development.

In support of the empowerment paths offered by the Earth Guards Program for volunteers, the program organized an economic empowerment forum for youth under the title “From Idea to Project: How to Start Your Journey in Entrepreneurship?”, in cooperation with the Ministry of Youth and Sports. With the aim of supporting young people who want to experience entrepreneurship, and providing them with the necessary knowledgeTo move their ideas into practical, implementable steps.

The forum discussed a number of topics related to the project founding journey, including how to choose a project idea and evaluate its feasibility of implementation, identifying available sources of funding and support, in addition to reviewing the most prominent challenges and mistakes that entrepreneurs may face in the early stages, while presenting real-life experiences of young people who have succeeded in developing their ideas and turning them into projects.

The Foundation aims to seek assistance from national and international experts and institutions in the field of entrepreneurship and support for emerging projects. The forum witnessed the participation of a group of experts and representatives of specialized international bodies, with the aim of making knowledge and practical experiences available to young people, and introducing the support paths available to develop ideas and transform them into implementable projects, which contributes to expanding the scope of knowledge and enhancing the readiness of entrepreneurs.Young business.

Providing spaces for knowledge, guidance, and broad international participation

The most prominent participants in the Earth Guardians Forum for Economic Empowerment were the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), the World Food Program (WFP), and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), where the presence of national and international bodies contributed to supporting the dialogue on entrepreneurship and youth empowerment, and providing expertise and knowledge related to project development paths and enhancing their chances of success.

The organization of the forum reflected the orientation of the Earth Guards Volunteer Program and the Ministry of Youth and Sports towards providing spaces that combine knowledge, experience and guidance, in a way that supports young people’s ability to develop their ideas, explore entrepreneurship opportunities, and enhance their participation in economic and community development paths.

Government and international participationInstitutional interest in supporting youth

The interventions of representatives of the Ministry of Youth and Sports, the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), the World Food Program (WFP), and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributed to enriching the dialogue with young people, through the insights, expertise and practical experiences they provided about entrepreneurship and project development. Their words also carried motivating messages that encouraged young people to take initiative, take advantage of available opportunities, and work to transform ideas into realistic steps and projects capable of achieving an economic and societal impact.

The forum also witnessed the presence of the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of The Earth Guards Foundation, Dr. Muhammad Zeyada, and the Secretary-General of the Foundation, Dr. Reham Farouk, in confirmation of the institutional interest in supporting youth and enhancing their participation in development paths. This attendance expresses a vision based on the fact that youth represent a major force in building the future.Investing in their abilities and knowledge and providing them with opportunities contributes to preparing a generation capable of innovation, taking responsibility and actively participating in achieving the goals of sustainable development.

Entrepreneurial experiences open new horizons for young people

The forum received a wide turnout and great participation from young people, who were keen to interact with the sessions and dialogues presented and benefit from the practical experiences provided. A number of entrepreneurs also reviewed their experiences and professional paths, covering the stages of transforming ideas into projects, the challenges they faced, and the lessons learned from their experiences, which provided young people with an opportunity to learn closely about the reality of entrepreneurship and benefit from various models and experiences.

The Youth Economic Empowerment Forum comes within the framework of supporting a number of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), most notably the fourth goal.related to quality education and skills development, and the eighth goal on decent work and economic growth, in addition to the ninth goal on innovation and enterprise support. By providing knowledge, exchanging experiences, and introducing support opportunities, the forum contributes to enhancing the readiness of young people to participate in the economy, develop their ideas, and open new paths towards projects that are more capable of continuity and growth.

In conclusion, in light of the interaction and participation witnessed by the Economic Empowerment Forum, the The Earth Guards Foundation continues to develop its activities and events in a way that suits the needs of different age groups, and combines awareness, capacity building, and practical application.

This approach stems from the realization that achieving sustainable development is linked to providing knowledge and opportunities to individuals at their various stages, and enhancing their ability toParticipate in their communities and create more conscious and productive paths.

With the continued implementation of the Earth Guards Volunteer Program and its plan for field activities, the Foundation is expanding in providing initiatives and events that address the dimensions of sustainable development in an integrated manner, by linking social, economic and environmental issues with the daily needs of society.