Newgiza University (NGU) extends its educational mission beyond campus boundaries through community engagement and international outreach initiatives. These activities reflect NGU’s commitment to lifelong learning, cultural exchange, and the advancement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4 (Quality Education).
- Qaitbey Children Camp (Programmed activity)
This initiative represents an ongoing educational outreach and NGO collaboration activity led by students and faculty members at the School of Engineering. In 2024, NGU continued its efforts to extend educational engagement beyond campus through the Qaitbey Children Camp, a voluntary winter program targeting underprivileged communities surrounding the Maqa’d of Sultan Qaitbey in Cairo.
The camp is organized annually during the winter break, reflecting NGU’s sustained commitment to community development and environmental education. It is jointly implemented by the School of Engineering, the Architectural Engineering Program, and partner organizations — The Sultan Foundation and ARCHiNOS Architecture. Each year, the camp focuses on a different educational theme, with the 2024 edition centered on raising children’s environmental awareness.
The Camp aimed at:
- Acquiring external awareness about our living environment; how it impacts us and how we have an impact on it as well.
- Understanding the importance of making better use of our natural resources.
- Creativity enhancement and developing self-confidence through Present and Communicate ideas effectively using a variety of mediums, including drawings, models, and storytelling.
| Topic | Activity | |
| Day 1 | What is Sustainability | · ‘Ice breaking’ activities such as coloring, puppet show, singing and storytelling covering the theme of sustainability, Involving the community members in the activity (Hands-on) and guiding them during the process while getting to know each other. |
| Day 2 | How can I improve the sustainability of my living environment | · Walking and mapping activities to understand kids’ perception of the surrounding area and generate ideas for improvement of the quality of life and sustainability of the area. |
| Day 3 | How can I improve the sustainability of my living environment | · Storytelling and Roleplaying activities to understand different perspectives of stakeholders, to be able to navigate challenges. |
| Day 4 | How can I improve the sustainability of my living environment | · Audio Visual representation and physical modelling of proposed future visions using simple tools (physical modelling, drawings, storytelling, and role playing) |
| Day 5 | Closing event | · Presenting and celebrating workshop outcomes |
Students teaching the children Do’s and Do not’s for the environment through fun games
Mapping activities on how children can improve their environment
Learning how to recycle plastic bags into pouches for the children
Learning about waste separation through fun games
Children watching a kid’s documentary about Nile pollution
- International Educational Outreach – Youth 4 Impact Project (Ad-hoc activity)
Participant: Amr Said, Senior Student, School of Economics and Politics (SOEP), Newgiza University
Organized by: AIESEC (Multinational nonprofit organization recognized by UNESCO)
Location: Prague, Czech Republic
Date: 2024
NGU proudly recognizes Amr Said, who represented the university and Egypt internationally through AIESEC’s “Youth 4 Impact” project.
- Conducted educational workshops at three different schools in Prague.
- Raised awareness on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and their global importance.
- Promoted cross-cultural understanding by sharing aspects of Egyptian culture, traditions, and history.
This initiative reflects NGU’s dedication to empowering students as global citizens who contribute to education and cultural exchange worldwide.
Through faculty-led outreach visits and student-led international initiatives, NGU demonstrates its commitment to expanding educational access and social awareness beyond campus boundaries. These activities not only enrich communities locally and abroad but also cultivate NGU students’ leadership, communication, and global engagement skills.
- International Education Outreach – Youth Leadership Fellowship on UN Sustainable Development Goals (Ad-hoc activity)
Participant: Zeina Sameh, Student, School of Economics and Politics (SOEP), Newgiza University
Organized by: EduTourism for Unity (UK-based NGO)
Location: Maldives
Date: 2024
NGU proudly celebrates Zeina Sameh, a student from the School of Economics and Politics (SOEP), who was awarded a fully funded scholarship to participate in the Youth Leadership Fellowship on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), organized by the UK-based NGO EduTourism for Unity.
Through this international fellowship, Zeina represented NGU and Egypt on a global stage, participating in workshops, seminars, and collaborative projects focused on critical global challenges, including:
- Climate action and environmental conservation
- Quality education initiatives
- Zero hunger and food sustainability programs
Her participation in this fellowship demonstrates NGU’s commitment to empowering students as global ambassadors for education, sustainability, and leadership, extending the university’s educational impact far beyond its campus.
- NGU Hosted the World Robot Olympiad Egypt 2024 (Programmed activity)
In effect to an ongoing partnership between the School of Information Technology (SOIT), and IdeaGym, NGU is hosting the National Finals of the World Robot Olympiad (WRO) yearly. This global robotics competition brings together young innovators aged 7 to 21 from across Egypt and around the world, inspiring creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving through robotics challenges that address real-world issues.
Through initiatives such as NGU IEEE and this fruitful collaboration with IdeaGym, NGU continues to empower the next generation of robotics leaders and foster a vibrant culture of innovation, collaboration, and technological excellence.
