Rabeha Program Empowers Women Through Inspiring Success Stories in Alexandria

Held at Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the event brought together representatives from the Embassy of Canada/Global Affairs Canada, UN Women Egypt, and AUC for an engaging discussion with 10 Rabeha women job seekers. Participants shared inspiring success stories, reflected on challenges, and exchanged ideas on building sustainable career paths and enterprises.

Distinguished attendees included Amal El Atif, Head of Cooperation at the Embassy of Canada; Marwa Alam El-Din, Acting Representative of UN Women Egypt; Eman Omran, SME Program Team Leader; Nora Rafea, Programme Specialist at UN Women; and Mohamed Fahmy Menza, Senior Director of AUC GAPP Executive Education.

Mohamed Fahmy Menza, Senior Director of AUC GAPP Executive Education, emphasized the program’s broader national value: 

“This project goes beyond benefiting individuals — it contributes to Egypt’s economic and social development as a whole. The Rabeha model is not only a success story in Alexandria, but a replicable model for empowering women across all governorates in Egypt.”

During the discussion, Amal El Atif, Head of Cooperation at the Embassy of Canada, praised the program’s holistic and transformative approach, stating:

“Rabeha doesn’t only focus on one area but spans across multiple sectors, ensuring lasting change. I would also like to thank AUC for providing training that goes beyond technical skills — one that empowers women to become before they do.”

Adding to this, Marwa Alam El-Din, Acting Representative of UN Women Egypt, stated: 

“The Rabeha program has achieved remarkable milestones, fostering strong partnerships and creating employment and entrepreneurship opportunities for over 10,000 women across seven governorates since its launch in 2020. It has played a significant role in developing women’s skills and enhancing their capacities to join the labor market through steady and sustainable progress.”

Several Rabeha graduates also shared their personal reflections on how the program transformed their professional and personal lives.
Shaimaa Wageh, one of the participants, said, “The program helped me discover and strengthen my abilities. It also inspired me to make a career shift and become a trainer for women in need .”
Engy shared, “Through Rabeha, talent for storytelling and creative writing, and overcame my fear of public interaction.”
Hagar described her journey as “a process of self-discovery and learning how to communicate better with others.”
Meanwhile, Menna proudly stated, “I got employed through the career day organized by Rabeha. The training on CV writing and interview skills really helped me land my job.”

The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to continue expanding the program’s reach, enhancing job placement efforts, and strengthening collaboration among partners to empower more Egyptian women to access meaningful employment opportunities.