Mariam Tawadrous is a development professional from Egypt with experience in managing programs focusing on livelihoods, employment, job search clubs, soft skills, guidance in the labor market, small business and education. Mariam also works on humanitarian programs that seek to protect and support vulnerable communities and refugees in Egypt. 

IVLP Impact Award Project: Job Search Skills Training

The project provided job seekers ages 18-40 in greater Cairo with knowledge, tools and placement skills to find employment. Skill development workshops as well as guidance services at the individual level were provided. All activities were carried out in coordination with community centers and community leaders.

"Community leaders, partners, and beneficiaries frequently comment that such programs are important because they contribute to the livelihood of the beneficiaries and help them find jobs through which they will be able to meet their basic needs. People ask for such programs to be repeated because they also include beneficiaries of different nationalities, and it helps social integration among them." - Mariam Tawadrous

IVLP Exchange Experience

Mariam participated in the IVLP Project NGO Management III organized by the U.S. Department of State and Meridian International Center in partnership with the International Institute of Wisconsin, San Antonio Council for International Visitors, and WorldDenver.

Mariam's exchange experience led to the development of her IVLP Impact Award Project: "Through the IVLP program, I gained many experiences, including familiarizing myself with the United States government, networking with colleagues about their communities and their roles, acquiring information about project management. IVLP helped inspire me to create the idea ​​for my project."

U.S. Communities Visited Virtually 

Colorado Springs, CO; Washington, DC; Orlando, FL; Des Moines, IA; Indianapolis, IN; New Orleans, LA; Springfield, MA; Charlotte, NC; Santa Fe, NM; Kansas City, OK; San Antonio, TX; Seattle, WA; Milwaukee, WI

Country: Egypt

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