An initiative by Egyptian businessman Mohamed Shafik Gabr continues to attract a wave of interest for its promotion of greater mutual understanding between the East and West. The Gabr Fellowship, the flagship program of the East-West: the Art of Dialogue Initiative, brings together young emerging leaders living in Egypt, the United States of America, the United Kingdom, France, Lebanon and Jordan for a fully-funded leadership program that is held in Egypt and the USA. Each year, approximately 20-24 Fellows, often consisting of 10 Americans and 10 Egyptians, are accepted to be part of the leadership program. With an equal distribution of men and women from various industries ranging from law and media to arts, science and entrepreneurship, the Gabr Fellowship aims to build bridges through cross-cultural cooperation and dialogue. Since 2013, more than 120 young leaders from Egypt and the United States have participated in the program. As part of the leadership program, those selected to participate spend 10 days in Egypt followed by an additional 10 days in the United States. During these trips, the participants engage with leading businessmen, members of the media, government officials, scientists and academics….
Gabr Fellowship: Fully Funded Leadership Program Promotes Cross-Cultural Understanding
February 20, 2019
