“Code for Egypt” will equip Egyptian youth with entrepreneurial skills through computer science and human-centered design education.
January 18, 2024— Code.X is excited to announce “Code for Egypt”, a youth entrepreneurship program for high school students in Egypt, with local host Salahaldin International School in Cairo (SIS-Cairo) and co-sponsor Lotus Education. Code for Egypt will be a geographical expansion of Code.X’s proven three-year youth education program, which blends computer science and human-centered design education to provide students with invaluable entrepreneurship and innovation skills. Each summer, students will be taught in-person in Cairo during a 14-day intensive by Code.X volunteers from top U.S. universities and tech companies. Code.X’s curriculum develops computational, creative, and critical thinking skills in youth, preparing them to become change agents in their communities.
9th grade students (ages 14-15) are eligible to apply for the Code for Egypt 2024-2026 cohort, which includes 24 months of highly motivated, dedicated program participation. This cohort will begin with a 14-day summer camp in 2024, followed by a 14-day summer camp in 2025, before graduating after a final 14-day summer camp in 2026. Students will practice the skills they learn over the summer with additional twice-monthly extracurricular classes between September and May.
Students: The Code for Egypt 2024-2026 student applications will be opened in January 2024. Applicants must be entering their 10th grade of high school in Fall 2024 and able to attend classes locally in Cairo. Follow application updates at youngchallengers.org.
Teaching Assistants: The Code for Egypt 2024 Teaching Assistant applications will be opened in January 2024. Applicants must be enrolled at a local university and studying Computer Science, Design, or a similar degree. Follow application updates at youngchallengers.org.
Instructors: The Code.X 2024 volunteer instructor application will be opened on January 22, 2024. Applicants must be attending university or employed in the United States, within Computer Science, Design, or a similar field. Follow application updates at codedotx.org/instructor-experience.
About Code.X
Code.X is a nonprofit organization that empowers youth through Computer Science and Human-Centered Design in developing countries and among displaced refugees. It leverages the talent and passion of top university students and recent graduates, affording them the opportunity to teach promising students around the world.
About Lotus Education
Lotus Education is an educational service and consultancy firm, founded in 2021 in the Netherlands. It is driven by a vision to bridge educational gaps and create an environment where every learner can flourish. Lotus Education aims to support educational activities to power education and foster community. We collaborate with impact-oriented partners who are committed to delivering innovative and inclusive learning opportunities.
About SIS-Cairo
Salahaldin International School-Cairo (SIS-Cairo) is an international school in New Cairo, Egypt, that opened its doors in September 2009. Salahaldin International School (SIS) offers students a unique educational experience that blends American and international educational traditions with the rich culture and heritage of Egypt. SIS’s vision for education is to create a generation of students who are academically excellent, morally and ethically grounded, and well-equipped to cope with and embrace the changes in the world around them. SIS is committed to providing students with the best possible education, and its state-of-the-art facilities and innovative teaching methods reflect this commitment.