Egyptian skills development startup Eyouth has partnered global education consultancy EDT&Partners in a US$6 million partnership aimed at equipping one million young people across Africa and the Middle East with essential digital skills.
Founded in 2016 and taken online in 2018, EYouth designs and builds its own online training courses aimed at helping young people develop their careers and ensure they have the required skills for the labour market.
Its collaboration with EDT&Partners, backed by a US$6 million investment, will focus on training individuals aged 15 to 35 in key areas such as artificial intelligence, programming, data analysis, digital marketing, and modern pedagogy, leveraging advanced digital tools and strategic educational frameworks.
The programme will utilise Eyouth’s established platform and expertise in skills development across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), combined with EDT&Partners’ innovative educational technologies and frameworks. Set to launch in February 2025, the programme will also provide financial support to qualified educators in the region.
“To date, we have developed the skills of over three million young people. Through this partnership, we aim to accelerate and empower an additional one million youth to unlock their potential and drive innovation across Africa and the Middle East,” said Mostafa Abdel Latif, co-founder and CEO at Eyouth.
