Egyptian Society for Intercultural Exchanges (ESIE) is a non-governmental, non-profit, volunteer based organization that provides intercultural learning opportunities to help people develop the knowledge, skills and understanding needed to create a more just and peaceful world.

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Egyptian Society for Intercultural Exchanges (ESIE) is a non-governmental, non-profit, volunteer based organization that provides intercultural learning opportunities to help people develop the knowledge, skills and understanding needed to create a more just and peaceful world.

E.S.I.E / AFS EGY enables people to act as responsible global citizens working for peace and understanding in a diverse world. It acknowledges that peace is a dynamic concept threatened by injustice, inequity and intolerance.

E.S.I.E / AFS EGY seeks to affirm faith in the dignity and worth of every human being and of all nations and cultures. It encourages respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms without distinction as to race, sex, language, religion or social status.

E.S.I.E. /AFS EGY activities are based on our core values of dignity, respect for differences, harmony, sensitivity and tolerance.
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Our programs, in Egypt, began in 1959 and the Society was established in 1980, working on hosting and sending over 900 young people. ESIE is responsible for sending Egyptian youth on cultural exchange programs all over the globe to over twenty countries. In addition, we host young adults from...
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Our programs, in Egypt, began in 1959 and the Society was established in 1980, working on hosting and sending over 900 young people. ESIE is responsible for sending Egyptian youth on cultural exchange programs all over the globe to over twenty countries. In addition, we host young adults from abroad who have a strong desire to learn about and understand the culture of Egypt. These young leaders live with an Egyptian family and either volunteer their time to work on community-based projects in the area or attend an academic year in an Egyptian high-school. They leave Egypt with a sense of commitment to global development issues and a true understanding of Egyptian culture and values.
Our organization is volunteer-based comprised of host families, host schools, volunteers, and staff. Most volunteers are people whose lives have been touched in some way by an exchange experience.

Through our pre-departure orientation camps, we educate our future leaders about mutual respect and understanding, leadership skills and necessary basics for the start of their year long adventurous experience with one ultimate objective to learn to live together.

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While helping others, AFS volunteers experience the value of intercultural communication, develop and practice language, leadership and professional skills and participate actively in community activities. AFS provides life-long development and training opportunities for volunteers.

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While helping others, AFS volunteers experience the value of intercultural communication, develop and practice language, leadership and professional skills and participate actively in community activities. AFS provides life-long development and training opportunities for volunteers.

As a volunteer you can help with many things including promoting AFS in the local community and schools by finding and interviewing students and families, serving as a contact person for an AFS student, organizing fundraising events, and arranging activities for AFS students. Volunteering also offers opportunities for leadership roles at the local, national and international levels
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