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“The voice of youth — in my opinion — is being heard. I see that a new spirit is being spread, it is that of valuing more and more young people in Tunisia, and I also think that we no longer have much choice, the Tunisian population is young and it is up to them to decide for their future.”

Edited by Barbara Ibrahim and Dina Sherif
Drawing on data collected from endowed corporate foundations, public-private partnerships between business leaders and governmental agencies, and small-scale community-based organizations, this landmark study marks the first attempt to map the dynamic contemporary landscape of philanthropy in the Arab region.
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The guidebook is the outcome of a two-year study on volunteer work in Egypt, which also lead to the founding of the Egyptian Center for Volunteerism. "Volunteerism and Managing Volunteers" comes at a time where the region is witnessing historical transitions. The guidebook reflects on challenges facing volunteers and organizations, including the absence of clear policies, problems of continuity and general issues around distinct role definitions within the civic sector. The book presents theories, concepts, and extensive practical advice to better manage volunteer work in nongovernmental organizations. Hisham El-Roubi is the founder of a consultancy foundation for youth development, Etijah. El-Roubi has devoted his career to reaching out to Egyptian youth and helping develop their technical and leadership skills to become more engaged in the community

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