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4 days ago
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KOICA Egypt holds workshop for volunteer programme partner organisations in Cairo
The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) Egypt Office, South Korea's official development assistance agency, held its 'Annual WFK (World Friends Korea) Volunteer Programme Partner Organisations Workshop' in Cairo on 29 May 2025. The event brought together representatives from KOICA's partner ministries and organisations in Egypt. The workshop, hosted at the Holiday Inn Maadi Hotel, aimed to enhance understanding of the KOICA Egypt Office'sWFK Volunteer Programme among newly partnering organisations and to facilitate the sharing of best practices and recommendations from current partners. The event was part of KOICA Egypt Office's initiative to broaden cooperation in areas such as Korean language education, physical education, music and art, and computer skills development, delivered through Korean volunteers in local communities across Egyptian governorates. Thirty participants attended, including representatives from the KOICA Egypt Office. Attendees also represented various Egyptian partner ministries and organisations where KOICA volunteers are active. These included Egypt's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), the Ministry of Youth and Sports (MOYS), Helwan University, Sadat City University, Luxor University, Beni Suef Technological University, the Higher Institute of Tourism and Hotels (EGOTH) in Luxor, the Higher Institute of Tourism and Hotels in 6th of October City, Misr public libraries of Cairo and Luxor, and the Taekwondo Training Centre in Aswan. Abdullah El Batesh, Assistant Minister of Youth and Sports, attended the workshop, offering congratulations and expressing a commitment to strengthening collaboration for the programme. University leaders also participated, exploring and discussing comprehensive collaboration on Korean language education within the context of tourism development at the higher education level. The workshop commenced with welcoming remarks from KOICA Egypt Office Country Director Jinyoung Kim and Abdullah El Batesh. This was followed by a comprehensive presentation covering KOICA's volunteer programme framework, the process for requesting and dispatching volunteers, activity outlines, and the undertakings of participating organisations. The Higher Institute of Tourism and Hotels in Luxor (EGOTH), a long-standing partner organisation, presented its experiences and the benefits derived from working with KOICA volunteers on its campus. Additionally, two currently serving KOICA volunteers, Oh Young Yu (MODLI, Cairo) and Hyeryeong Kim (MISR Public Library, Cairo), shared their on-site experiences and programme outcomes, offering firsthand insights into volunteer activities. A group discussion followed, during which participants reflected on their collaboration experiences, new partners shared their expectations, and actionable ideas for strengthening cooperation were proposed. This exchange aimed to build mutual understanding and synergy among attendees. Abdullah El Batesh stated, 'We look forward to applying KOICA's educational models in our youth centers. This workshop provided a valuable opportunity to align with our goals.' Ghada Tosson, Director of the University-Industry Cooperation Centre of Beni-Suef Technological University, commented, 'We have been cooperating with KOICA volunteers to offer students practical job skills opportunities for Korean language education and computing skills. We hope to strengthen our partnership to further enhance access to job markets for students in the Upper Egypt Region.' Beni-Suef Technological University was established in 2019 with the support of a KOICA grant programme (2016-2028, valued at $14m) and offers bachelor's degree programmes in mechatronics, autotronics, ICT, and railway technology. Jinyoung Kim, KOICA's Egypt Office Country Director, expressed her gratitude to all partner institutions. She stated,'Today's workshop was a meaningful occasion for planning our shared future and reinforcing our partnership,' and mentioned that active communication among stakeholders and diversified volunteer fields and activities are key to enhancing youth empowerment through the programme. The KOICA Egypt Office plans to continue working with educational and public institutions across Egypt to nurture young talent, promote cultural exchange, and contribute to sustainable community development. More than 20 volunteers are expected to be dispatched to work with youths across Egypt as of 2025. KOICA is a South Korean government agency operating under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It implements grant aid programmes aimed at combating poverty and supporting sustainable socio-economic growth in developing countries. The KOICA Egypt Office, established in 1998, focuses on providing technical education for youths, supporting the digitalisation of government services and systems, and carrying out programmes to address gender-based violence, strengthen women's empowerment, and support vulnerable groups.
See - Sada Elbalad
4 days ago
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KOICA Holds WFK Program Partner Organization Workshop in Cairo
Rana Atef The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), South Korea's official development assistance agency, held the 'Annual WFK (World Friends Korea) Volunteer Program Partner Organizations Workshop' on May 29, 2025, at the Holiday Inn Maadi Hotel in Cairo, Egypt. The event was attended by 30 participants, including representatives from the KOICA Egypt Office and its partner ministries and organizations where KOICA volunteers are actively serving in various fields. The purpose of the workshop was to promote the understanding of the KOICA Egypt Office's WFK Volunteer Program among newly partnering organizations and to share best practices and recommendations from current organizations. This event took place in line with the KOICA Egypt Office's initiative to expand the cooperation in areas such as Korean Language education, physical education, music and art, and computer skills development through Korean volunteers in local communities across the Egyptian governorates. Participants included representatives from Egypt's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), Ministry of Youth and Sports (MOYS), Helwan University, Sadat City University, Luxor university, Beni Suef Technological University, the Higher Institute of Tourism and Hotels (EGOTH) in Luxor, the Higher Institute of Tourism and Hotels in 6th of October City, Misr public libraries of Cairo and Luxor, and Taekwondo Training Center in Aswan. Notably, Dr. Abdullah El Batesh, Assistant Minister of Youth and Sports, attended to offer congratulations and to strengthen the collaboration for this program. At the higher education level, university leaders also took part in exploring and discussing the comprehensive collaboration of Korean language education in the context of tourism development at the higher education level. The workshop started with welcoming remarks from KOICA Egypt Office Country Director Ms. Jinyoung Kim and Dr. Abdullah El Batesh, followed by a comprehensive presentation covering KOICA's volunteer program framework, volunteer demand request/dispatch process, activity outlines, and participating organizations' undertakings. The Higher Institute of Tourism and Hotels in Luxor (EGOTH), a long-standing partner organization, presented its vivid experiences and benefits from working with KOICA volunteers on the campus, and two currently serving KOICA volunteers, Mr. Oh Young Yu (MODLI, Cairo) and Mrs. Hyeryeong Kim (MISR Public Library, Cairo), shared their on-site experiences and program outcomes, offering firsthand insights on volunteer activities. A group discussion followed, where participants reflected on collaboration experiences, shared expectations from new partners, and proposed actionable ideas for strengthening cooperation. The exchange helped build mutual understanding and synergy among participants. Dr. Abdullah El Batesh stated, 'We look forward to applying KOICA's educational models in our youth centers. This workshop provided a valuable opportunity to align with our goals.' Dr. Ghada Tosson, Director of the University-Industry Cooperation Center of Beni-Suef Technological University, commented, "We have been cooperating with KOICA volunteers to offer students practical job skills opportunities for Korean language education and computing skills. We hope to strengthen our partnership to further enhance access to job markets for students in the Upper Egypt Region.' Beni-Suef Technological University was established in 2019 with the support of the KOICA grant program (2016~2028/14 million USD) and provides bachelor's degree programs in mechatronics, autotronics, ICT and rail way technology. For her part, KOICA's Egypt Office Country Director, expressed her gratitude to all partner institutions, stating, 'Today's workshop was a meaningful occasion for planning our shared future and reinforcing our partnership,' mentioning that active communication among stakeholders and diversified volunteer fields/activities are key to enhancing youth empowerment through the program. KOICA Egypt Office plans to continue working with educational and public institutions across Egypt to nurture young talent, promote cultural exchange, and contribute to sustainable community development. More than 20 volunteers are expected to be dispatched and work with youths across Egypt as of 2025. KOICA is a Korean government agency under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, implements grant aid programs aiming to combat poverty and support sustainable socio-economic growth in developing countries. 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Daily News Egypt
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily News Egypt
Korean Culture Day in Cairo marks 30 years of diplomatic ties with Egypt
The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) hosted a 'Korean Culture Day' in Cairo to commemorate the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between South Korea and Egypt. The event, held at the Ministry of Defense Language Institute (MODLI), aimed to strengthen bilateral friendship and promote cultural exchange. It was organised and carried out by eight KOICA volunteers. The celebration offered attendees a variety of programmes, including Korean food tasting, an opportunity to try on Hanbok (traditional Korean attire), and demonstrations of traditional Korean games such as tuho, jegichagi, and ttakji. The day also featured a Korean speaking contest, K-pop and K-dance performances, and a Korean culture quiz competition. A Taekwondo demonstration by the Egyptian national team and the Hanbok experience were noted as particularly popular among attendees. Approximately 300 people attended the event. Notable guests included Mingyeong-Kim, Deputy Country Director of the KOICA Egypt Office; General Taiseer Mohamed El-Attar, the Head of MODLI; Brigadier General Mohamed Ibrahim, the Deputy Director of MODLI; Dr. Ranya Elwan, Head of the Misr Public Library Cairo; and Mr. Tamer Ali, Head of the Training Department. Also present were students and two volunteers from the Higher Institute of Tourism and Hotels and Beni-Suef Technological University, alongside the six KOICA volunteers based in Cairo and Luxor, and members of the local Egyptian community. Mingyeong-Kim, Deputy Country Director of the KOICA Egypt Office, stated, 'We hope this event becomes a catalyst for further cultural exchange between Korea and Egypt. KOICA will continue to foster friendship and cooperation through a wide range of initiatives.' General Taiseer Mohamed El-Attar, the Head of MODLI, expressed his hope for increased opportunities for Egyptians to experience Korean language and culture. He noted that such events contribute to strengthening the collaborative relationship between the two nations. Ryu Oh-young, a KOICA volunteer who led the event planning in collaboration with the KOICA Egypt office, shared his perspective: 'I didn't realize how fun it would be to share our culture. It was enjoyable—that's what made it possible. There were some small hurdles along the way, but I believe they're meant to be overcome—not to make us fall. I'm truly grateful to everyone who supported us in preparing this collaborative event, especially the MODLI staff and fellow KOICA volunteers who worked together as one team.' Shaimaa Ali Mohamed, a student from Misr Public Library Luxor, commented on the connection formed despite cultural differences. She remarked that although the Korean volunteers at the library and Egyptians 'differ in skin color and culture, they were able to connect as fellow human beings.' She added her belief that the event would 'serve as an opportunity to deepen cultural exchange between Korea and Egypt, despite the differences in race and background.' The event generated significant interest and enthusiastic participation from Egyptian attendees, reflecting the growing local popularity of Korean culture, often referred to as the Korean Wave or Hallyu. KOICA is a South Korean government agency operating under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It implements grant aid programmes focused on combating poverty and supporting sustainable socio-economic development in partner countries. The KOICA Egypt Office, established in 1998, focuses its activities on technical education for young people, supporting the digitalisation of government services, and implementing programmes addressing gender-based violence, women's empowerment, and support for vulnerable groups.
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20-04-2025
- Entertainment
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Korean Culture Day Marks 30 Years of Diplomatic Ties Between Korea and Egypt
By Ahmad El-Assasy To commemorate the 30th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Korea and Egypt, the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) hosted a successful 'Korean Culture Day' at the Ministry of Defense Language Institute (MODLI) in Cairo. Eight KOICA volunteers organized and carried out the event with the goal of strengthening the two countries' friendship and fostering cultural exchange. The celebration featured a variety of engaging programs, including Korean food tasting, Hanbok (traditional Korean attire) experience, traditional games (tuho, jegichagi, ttakji), a Korean speaking contest, K-pop and K-dance performances, and a Korean culture quiz competition. A Taekwondo demonstration by the Egyptian national team and the Hanbok experience stood out as highlights, leaving a strong impression on the audience. Around 300 people attended the event, including Mingyeong-Kim, Deputy Country Director of the KOICA Egypt Office; General Taiseer Mohamed El-Attar, the Head of MODLI; Brigadier General Mohamed Ibrahim, the Deputy Director of MODLI; Dr. Ranya Elwan, the Head of the Misr Public Library Cairo; Mr. Tamer Ali, the Head of the Training Department; in addition to students and two volunteers from the Higher Institute of Tourism and Hotels; Beni-Suef Technological University; as well as the six KOICA volunteers from Cairo, Luxor; and local Egyptians. For her part, Deputy Country Director of KOICA Egypt Office, Mingyeong-Kim stated, 'We hope this event becomes a catalyst for further cultural exchange between Korea and Egypt. KOICA will continue to foster friendship and cooperation through a wide range of initiatives.' The Head of MODLI General Taiseer Mohamed El-Attar shared his thoughts, expressing his hope for more opportunities for Egyptians to experience Korean language and culture. He noted that events like this will further strengthen the collaborative relationship between the two countries. Ryu Oh-young, a KOICA volunteer who led the planning of the event in collaboration with KOICA Egypt office, shared his thoughts. "I didn't realize how fun it would be to share our culture. It was enjoyable—that's what made it possible. There were some small hurdles along the way, but I believe they're meant to be overcome—not to make us fall. I'm truly grateful to everyone who supported us in preparing this collaborative event, especially the MODLI staff and fellow KOICA volunteers who worked together as one team.' Shaimaa Ali Mohamed, student from MPL Luxor, remarked that although the Korean volunteers working at the library and the Egyptians differ in skin color and culture, they were able to connect as fellow human beings. She expressed her belief that the event would serve as an opportunity to deepen cultural exchange between Korea and Egypt, despite the differences in race and background. The event attracted significant interest and enthusiastic participation from the Egyptian public, highlighting the growing popularity of Korean culture and the Korean Wave (Hallyu) in Egypt. KOICA is a Korean government agency under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, implements grant aid programmes aiming to combat poverty and support sustainable socio-economic growth in developing countries. The KOICA Egypt Office, established in 1998, provides technical education for youths, supports the digitalization of government services and systems, and carries out programmes to address gender-based violence, strengthen women's empowerment, and support vulnerable groups. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Videos & Features Bouchra Dahlab Crowned Miss Arab World 2025 .. Reem Ganzoury Wins Miss Arab Africa Title (VIDEO) Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Arts & Culture Arwa Gouda Gets Married (Photos)
