EGY/ NEW UPPER EGYPT INITIATIVE TO USE CULTURE AS DEVELOPMENT TOOL
Published on: 14-10-2015
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In a landmark event on 12 October some 1000 children and 480 young Egyptians across five Upper
Egypt governorates were given access to artistic and cultural tools as a means for self-development.
Access to Culture for Upper Egypt Children and Youth is a two-year European-funded programme
implemented by The Association of Upper Egypt for Education and Development (AUEED), one
of the most established Egyptian NGOs working in development. The programme will be
implemented in collaboration with the culture, solidarity and youth ministry.
EU projects in Upper Egypt have for decades focused on development efforts, because of the
widespread poverty and lack of basic rights. However, the idea of using culture as a gateway to
development could appeal more to the youth and have a greater impact on Upper Egypt culture and
development...(link)
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