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January 29, 2025

Ignited Schools Competition: Spreading Sustainability Awareness!

Under the umbrella of Ignited Competition, PDF, in collaboration with Beltone, has launched a series of Sustainability Awareness Sessions for…

January 6, 2025

PDF and Egyptian E-Learning University Sign Partnership to Support Students Through Scholarships and Training

In a key step to enhance education and training opportunities, the Professional Development Foundation (PDF) signed a cooperation protocol with…

September 29, 2024

PDF’s Global Youth Program (GYP) Celebrates First Graduating Class

PDF proudly celebrated the graduation of the first batch of the “Global Youth” program (GYP). The program equipped 20 outstanding…

August 5, 2024

PDF signs a collaboration protocol with Tiba Academy

PDF signed a collaboration protocol with Tiba Academy to launch a series of initiatives under the EmpowerED: Remote Work Success…

July 31, 2024

PDF Participation in Enactus Employment Fair

PDF participated in Enactus Employment Fair with a presentation on its newest training program “EmpowerED: Remote Work Success” designed for…

February 24, 2024

The winners of the 6th session of the Excellence Award for Civil Society

The Professional Development Foundation (PDF) announced the winners of the sixth session of the Excellence Award for Civil Society Organizations,…

February 24, 2024

Cooperation protocol between PDF and Al Alfi Foundation

Signing a cooperation protocol between Professional Development Foundation and Al Alfi Foundation to execute IgnitED competition in its first edition…

February 24, 2024

Collaboration PDF and the Faculty of MSA University

We’re thrilled to share the news of signing a collaboration protocol between the Professional Development Foundation (PDF) and the Faculty…

January 10, 2024

PDF presents ignitED

Professional Development Foundation proudly presents ignitED: Young Entrepreneurs Quest! powered by Engeenius Calling all school students with an entrepreneurial spark! Join us…

September 27, 2023

12 ORGANIZATIONS WIN THE “AWARD OF EXCELLENCE” PRIZE IN ITS SIXTH YEAR

The Professional Development Foundation (PDF) has proudly unveiled the winners of the sixth round of the NGOs Award of Excellence.…

September 15, 2023

The Future of Hospitality: more than 60 Students Earn First-of-its-Kind Bachelor Degree of Hotel Operations Management

In collaboration with PDF, Marriott International, and Helwan University, the graduation ceremony for the second cohort of Egypt’s Bachelor’s program…

September 16, 2022

First Graduation Ceremony for Hotel Operations Management Bachelor in Egypt

In partnership with PDF, Marriott International, and Helwan University, the first graduating class of Egypt’s Bachelor’s in Hotel Operations Management…

January 22, 2022

MOSS Launches “Forsa” Program in Collaboration with PDF

As part of Egypt’s “Year of Civil Society,” the Ministry of Social Solidarity (MOSS) has launched a new training initiative“Forsa”…

November 1, 2021

PDF launches the 6th round of the NGOs Award of Excellence

The Professional Development Foundation announced the start of receiving applications to participate in the “NGOS AWARD OF EXCELLENCE” competition for…

October 20, 2021

14 ORGANIZATIONS WIN THE “AWARD OF EXCELLENCE” PRIZE IN ITS FIFTH YEAR

Winners of the fifth edition of the Excellence Award from the Professional Development Foundation (PDF) were honored in a celebration…

August 28, 2020

PDF MOURNS THE LOSS OF ABDEL SALAM AL ANWAR

It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Mr. Abdel Salam Al Anwar, our former…

June 21, 2020

Re-equipping affected houses by torrential rains in the village of Al-Dasmi, Giza

Following the “Dragon Storm” which pummeled Egypt in March, the Professional Development Foundation (PDF) in cooperation with the Ministry of…

June 10, 2020

PDF Delivers Twelve New Webinars & Online Workshops

The Civil Society Support Center delivered 8 online workshops and 4 webinars for more than 70 NGOs in 16 governorates…

March 7, 2020

13 ORGANIZATIONS WIN THE “AWARD OF EXCELLENCE” PRIZE IN ITS FOURTH YEAR

Winners of the fourth edition of the Excellence Award from the Professional Development Foundation (PDF) were honored in a celebration…

March 1, 2020

San3ety Program

Cooperation protocol between PDF & Injaz was signed in order to fund the business skills as well as the technical…

January 5, 2020

PDF delivers 175 refurbished homes in Aswan

Within the framework of Hayah Karima “a decent life” initiative launched by President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, which aims to alleviate…

November 2, 2019

PDF Participates in the 17th Helwan University Employment Fair

PDF recently participated in the 17th Helwan University Employment Fair on April 2 and April 3, in which more than…

June 2, 2019

PDF Participates in the Annual Egyptian Family Iftar

PDF Chairman Mohamed Farouk Hafeez attended the annual Egyptian Family Iftar Ceremony hosted by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi…

May 22, 2019

PDF Sponsors the Arab Universities Union Conference

President of Helwan University, Magued Negm, inaugurated the activities of the Arab Universities Union Conference in its 52nd round on…

May 6, 2019

PDF Delivers Happiness to Aswan Families With More Than 600 Ramadan Food Boxes

The Professional Development Foundation (PDF) signed a cooperation protocol with the Ministry of Social Solidarity to participate in the implementation…

April 15, 2019

PDF Organizes the Fifth CSR Annual Conference

The Professional Development Foundation (PDF) participated in the organization of the fifth CSR annual conference which took place on April…

April 7, 2019

More than 300 participating NGOs in the Award of Excellence This Year

For the first time since the launch of the NGOs Award of Excellence for the Civil Society Organizations in 2016,…

February 15, 2019

PDF Participates in the Implementation of the New Presidential Initiative “Hayat Karima”

The Professional Development Foundation (PDF) signed a cooperation protocol with the Ministry of Social Solidarity to participate in the implementation…

December 22, 2018

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION AND JOBZELLA ORGANIZED THE BIGGEST EMPLOYMENT FAIR IN 2018

After two successful collaborations between PDF and Jobzella, this employment fair is the third project undertaken by both entities collaboratively.…

December 17, 2018

12 ORGANIZATIONS WIN THE “AWARD OF EXCELLENCE” PRIZE IN ITS THIRD YEAR

Professional Development Foundation (PDF) announced, in a large ceremony, the winners of the NGOs Award of Excellence for the civil…

July 10, 2018

The Professional Development Foundation Partners with Marriott International and Helwan University

The Professional Development Foundation in partnership with “Helwan University” launches the first bachelor degree for hotel management using the dual…

May 13, 2018

PDF Launches the NGOs Award of Excellence 2018

PDF launched the 3rd round of the NGOs Award of Excellence under the auspices of the Ministry of Social Solidarity,…

May 10, 2018

PDF Organized the 4th annual conference of CSR social responsibility in collaboration with the ILO

The Professional Development organized the fourth annual conference of social responsibility for companies in collaboration with the International Labour Organization,…

April 14, 2018

PDF and Jobzella Come Together To Organize The Biggest Special Needs Employment Fair In Egypt

In response to President Abdelfattah El-Sisi’s announcement about 2018 being the year of special needs in Egypt, Professional Development Foundation…

November 22, 2017

NGOs Award of Excellence 2017

The names of the NGOs Award of Excellence 2017 winners have been finally announced. The Professional Development Foundation (PDF) celebrated…

April 3, 2017

Launching the NGOs Award of Excellence 2017

PDF launched the 2nd round of the NGOs Award of Excellence during a press conference on the 30th of April,…

January 17, 2017

PDF and General Authority for Suez Canal’s Economic Zone sign a cooperation protocol

The strategic aim of signing this protocol is the implementation of a vision for the development of human resources within…

April 20, 2016

Launching NGOs Award of Excellence

Under the auspices of the Ministry of Social Solidarity, Professional Development Foundation launched the “NGOs Award of Excellence”. The Award…

February 22, 2016

PDF Sponsors Alexa Employment Fair

Out of its belief in the importance of developing the human capital the Professional Development Foundation (PDF) sponsored “Alexa’s” 7th…

February 22, 2016

PDF signs cooperation agreement with UK’s TVET

PDF has recently signed an agreement with UK’s TVET with aims to promote academic cooperation and cultural activities. A key…

February 15, 2016

NGOs Capacity Building Program Concluding the Training Phase in Aswan

In collaboration with the Rotary Clubs Union in Egypt, the Civil Society Support center concluded the training phase of the…

January 29, 2016

The Professional Development Foundation participated in the second annual conference of CSR

The Professional Development Foundation participated in the second annual conference of social responsibility for companies in collaboration with the International…

November 21, 2015

PDF launches training program for the reintegration of people with special needs into society

PDF has taken its renowned Maharaty program a step further by launching a dedicated training round catering to youth who…

May 24, 2015

PDF Held Orientation Sessions for the NGOs Award of Excellence

In an effort to continue assisting and developing the civil society and the Egyptian NGOs, PDF held orientation sessions for…

May 3, 2015

PDF Provides Extensive Developmental Training in Cooperation with Alexandria Governorate

PDF Provides Extensive Developmental Training in Cooperation with Alexandria Governorate Mr. Hani El-Meseiri, Governor of Alexandria, and Mr. Mohammad Farouk…

January 14, 2015

International Labor Organization – ILO and PDF Cooperation

International Labor Organization – ILO and PDF Cooperation Professional Development Foundation through the civil society support center together with the…

January 2, 2015

PDF Marathon “Investing in People

Out of the Professional Development Foundation belief in the importance of sports in developing youth skills and capabilities . PDF…

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