Stories from Egypt

May Moanis tells us how taking part in the Teach. Engage. Aspire. programme boosted her confidence and skills as a teacher educator.

Professor Nahla Mansour tells us how the Newton-Mosharafa Fund has supported her career as an academic and researcher.

Taking part in the British Council’s professional development programmes helped Alaa Talaat grow her skills and confidence as a teacher.

English teacher Heba Salama found new ways to inspire and motivate her students thanks to our Teach. Engage. Aspire. programme.

Joining our English Training Centre in Luxor, Egypt marked a turning point in Hesham's career. He tells us all about his time there and how it’s changed his approach to teaching English

Abdelfattah Nada’s passion for climate action took him all the way to COP26. He tells us why world leaders have a lot to learn from young people like him.

Omneya Kandil tells us how taking part in our FameLab science communication competition kickstarted a new passion and reshaped her career.

Yomna Ibrahim went from studying at the British Council to teaching with us. She is now dedicated to unlocking the full potential of both teachers and students. 

Eman Zidan reflects on her experience with the British Council’s leadership and training programmes, which transformed her approach to strategic planning and museum development in Egypt.

Amina Ghali, Head Designer at Azza Fahmy, recognizes the British Council as an important stepping stone in her career. The British Council opened doors for her mother.

Nouran Tantawy’s path from FameLab finalist in 2019 to becoming a dedicated researcher in neuroscience and sleep medicine was profoundly shaped by her experience with the British Council.

Noor El Din El Mahallawi’s experience with our Flying Colours initiative in 2006 sparked a passion for education and paved the way to a successful career in education.

Learning English with the British Council helped Youssef Waël go from local robotics competitions in Egypt to the international stage.

Ayat AlTawel’s passion for English flourished at a British Council library. Now, as a Cluster Academic Lead, she empowers others across Egypt, Jordan and Mozambique.

Elan’s transformative journey with IELTS and the British Council highlights the power of education in shaping her future.