Isnad Launches “Yallak Ne’mar” Conference in Cairo to Empower Youth

Cairo – Sudanhorizon – Sabah Musa

Under the slogan “Yallak Ne’mar,” the Isnad Association for Supporting Victims of War and Disasters is launching the Youth for Reconstruction Conference. The conference is being held under the patronage of Dr. Essam Sharaf, former Egyptian Prime Minister and Chairman of the Association’s Supreme Committee, as well as the International Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (ISESCO) and the Arab Youth Union for Creativity and Thought.

The conference will be held on July 21 in Cairo, with the attendance of representatives from the League of Arab States, ambassadors, public figures, and representatives of civil society organizations, initiatives, and entrepreneurial companies.

Conference Objectives

The conference aims to provide a platform for dialogue and communication for Sudanese youth residing in Egypt to present their ideas and initiatives in the fields of reconstruction and development, thereby enhancing their active role in shaping Sudan’s future. The conference also seeks to build an influential youth network, support emerging projects, and highlight youth successes and experiences amidst current challenges.

The conference includes scientific papers discussing entrepreneurship, the role of technology in reconstruction, the challenges of attracting youth to state institutions, their role in social recovery, civil society organizations, youth empowerment, and social media. This will be achieved through open discussion sessions, presentations, and presentations of Sudanese youth experiences and projects.

A Practical Step

The conference organizers believe it represents a practical step toward building a brighter future led by youth. It establishes a permanent platform for dialogue and joint action in the service of Sudan. It is also a qualitative step toward empowering Sudanese youth affected by war, with the participation of university students, young entrepreneurs, influential figures in civil society, and Sudanese youth associations and leagues in Egypt.

Space for Thought

At a press conference held at the association’s headquarters today, on Tuesday, in Cairo, Ms. Amira Al-Fadil, Chairwoman of the Isnad Association’s Board of Directors, explained that this conference will be the first edition and that its main edition will be held in Sudan, expected to take place next September. Al-Fadil said that the conference will provide a space for young people to reflect on the best way to rebuild Sudan, noting that Sudan needs the return of young people.

She added, “We encourage voluntary return to the country and are working to bring back teachers, doctors, and police pensioners in coordination with official government agencies.” She noted that the conference is one of the events the association is holding to mark the second anniversary of its establishment in May 2023. She indicated that more than two million Sudanese had come to Egypt after the war. She said that this statistic may be inaccurate and that there may be even higher numbers. She also referred to the association’s activities and achievements during these two years.

Al-Fadil said, “We have trained more than 100 young people, and we need vocational training in all fields. We have a training plan in cooperation with the Workers’ University in Egypt.”

Real Participation

For her part, the Association’s Training Director, Dr. Lamia Abdel Ghaffar, emphasized that the second edition of the conference, which will be held in Sudan, is the most important. Abdel Ghaffar said that it is a moment of reflection on the role of youth and their empowerment. “We want to talk about real youth participation and their role in reconstruction,” she said.

She added that the conference themes will discuss the experiences of youth in Egypt and how they have overcome difficulties in a different context, amidst economic challenges. She noted that the societal role of youth will be one of the themes. She said that youth are expected to have a significant role in the next phase of social recovery, as well as the role of civil society in empowering youth, in addition to the role of social media in supporting them in reconstruction.

She continued, “There is another theme on youth and reconstruction, a paper on entrepreneurship in supporting reconstruction, the role of technology and artificial intelligence in reconstruction, and how public sector institutions can be attractive to youth.” She said, “We look forward to the outcomes of a vision for how youth think.” She added, “We want to convey the voice of youth, with opportunities for networking among youth themselves, in addition to various training opportunities.”

Challenging the Challenges

Attendees at the press conference addressed the challenges facing voluntary return to the country and how to overcome them in a difficult environment characterized by a lack of services and easy living. They emphasized the need to overcome the challenges and return, and not rely too heavily on the government.

This stems from the belief that Sudan needs the hands and minds of its people during the reconstruction phase. Attendees also called for training young people in various fields so they could present productive ideas for their country and provide assistance in its reconstruction.

They agreed that return is voluntary and is decided by the individual, but it requires further incentives and encouragement to attract a large segment of them. They also agreed that the media has the greatest role in educating young people about the need to raise awareness and participate in building the future, and to play an active role in reconstruction and development.

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