Capital Campaign
Accelerating the Future of Work
With your support, EFE is creating opportunities for unemployed youth to have a brighter future. Help us accelerate our impact to provide training and jobs that will transform their lives and future of the Middle East & North Africa.
"After I graduated in 2016, I couldn't get a job. EFE's training turned my job prospects around 180°. Now I am working at one of the biggest consulting firms in the world and pursuing a master's degree in Data Science. EFE's Accelerating Opportunity Campaign will give so many youth like me the chance to build their futures."
Campaign Breakthroughs
We need your support in this campaign to achieve four key breakthroughs by 2025
Campaign Priorities
Programs
We will invest in innovative and high-quality training and content, business intelligence tools, curricula, technology, employer and alumni engagement, and support for entrepreneurs.
Learn MorePerformance as a Network
We will create content to increase our visibility and brand awareness, scale data-gathering and analyses to spur greater youth outcomes, and further invest in digital transformation
Learn MoreSustainability of Impact
We will develop and scale revenue generation models, and build and diversify our pool of flexible funds for emergencies.
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Campaign Progress Report
EFE’s first-ever capital campaign, Accelerating the Future of Work is underway.
Since its launch, we have invested in our strategic priorities and are making headway to accelerate EFE’s ability to innovate, leverage technology and scale impact.
Thanks to your support, we have raised over 69% of our $3 million goal to date and have been able to start investing in our strategic priorities.
Emergency Gaza Programming
From emergency midwifery to psychosocial first aid, EFE's trainings across Gaza are addressing the most pressing needs.
Expansion To Lebanon
In order to increase our reach to serve more youth in MENA, we have begun feasibility outreach for potential expansion to Lebanon.
Educational Quality
We are implementing standards that will facilitate efficient and effective Education & Training practices across the EFE Network ensuring that all actors at EFE ground their work in consistent priorities and a unified approach.
AFAQ Entrepreneurship
We are rolling out an entrepreneurship program, "AFAQ: Launching Dreams, Creating Futures" for in-person & online training scenarios.
Alumni Summit
We brought together 300+ EFE graduates at our 2023 Virtual Alumni Summit to amplify the power of the next generation.
Entrepreneurship Curricula Development
We developed and piloted core entrepreneurship curricula to establish an innovative and market-driven programming.
Algeria Salesforce Roll Out
We successfully rolled out Salesforce in Algeria, enabling data management and insights to be captured in line with the EFE Network.
Alumni Ambassadors
We are building a network of EFE graduates to speak about the challenges in the region and their experience with EFE at external events.
Mentorship Program
To better assist our alumni in their transition to the workplace, we are implementing a network-wide roll out of our recently piloted mentorship program.
360° Supporter Engagement
We adopted a new e-marketing platform unifying Salesforce, Google Analytics, Zoom and social media data to elevate communications.
Digital Storage Management
We optimized EFE’s file architecture and migrated EFE's data to a new solution to enhance the Network's efficiency. co
Safeguarding Policy
We have made improvements to update EFE’s Safeguarding policy and are implementing it across the Network Staff, participants and partners.
“The Future Is Now“ Ambassadors
Two EFE graduates amplified EFE’s mission at events in September 2022. View Highlights
Digital Uplift
We are redesigning EFE’s main and Affiliate websites to modernize the experience and establish stronger brand uniformity across the Network.
Core Entrepreneurship Curricula
We rolled out our new Core Entrepreneurship curricula to all EFE Affiliates.
Women's Entrepreneurship
EFE launched the "Elevate with EFE" women’s entrepreneurship competition, which awarded nine women small business owners with $1,000 each in seed funding to cover their business start-up costs.
Mentorship Pilots
Our first-ever Global mentorship pilots were rolled out in Palestine and Morocco.
Scaling Mentorship Programs
We have designed tech-enabled internal systems in Salesforce, enabling us to scale the mentorship program across the EFE Network.
Identifying In-Demand Jobs
We are investing in the business intelligence platform, LinkedIn Talent Insights, helping us identify jobs and skills needed in emerging sectors such as the green economy, IT and freelancing.
Automating Data Capture
We have automated features in Salesforce to support increased efficiency, including youth pre-training questionnaires, employer feedback surveys, alumni event management, and attendance tracking at job fairs.
COVID-19 Recovery
We conducted research & published “COVID-19 and Youth Employment in Jordan and Palestine: Impacts, Opportunities, and a Way Forward”. The UN Office for OCHA and the World Bank have shared the report on their websites.
Preparing MENA Youth for Their Next Gig
Our recommendations in “Preparing MENA Youth for Their Next Gig” are featured on the ILO’s Decent Jobs for Youth Blog.
“Creating Futures” Ambassadors
Two EFE Graduates and EFE-Jordan CEO represented EFE at fundraising events in May 2023. View Highlights
For-Profit Models
The Global team supported the launch of for-profit models in Morocco and Tunisia and created defined sustainability models for each Affiliate.
Alumni Summit
We brought together 300+ EFE graduates at our 2023 Virtual Alumni Summit to amplify the power of the next generation.
Entrepreneurship Curricula Development
We developed and piloted core entrepreneurship curricula to establish an innovative and market-driven programming.
Algeria Salesforce Roll Out
We successfully rolled out Salesforce in Algeria, enabling data management and insights to be captured in line with the EFE Network.
360° Supporter Engagement
We adopted a new e-marketing platform unifying Salesforce, Google Analytics, Zoom and social media data to elevate communications.
Digital Storage Management
We optimized EFE’s file architecture and migrated EFE's data to a new solution to enhance the Network's efficiency. co
Safeguarding Policy
We have made improvements to update EFE’s Safeguarding policy and are implementing it across the Network Staff, participants and partners.
“The Future Is Now“ Ambassadors
Two EFE graduates amplified EFE’s mission at events in September 2022. View Highlights
Core Entrepreneurship Curricula
We rolled out our new Core Entrepreneurship curricula to all EFE Affiliates.
Women's Entrepreneurship
EFE launched the "Elevate with EFE" women’s entrepreneurship competition, which awarded nine women small business owners with $1,000 each in seed funding to cover their business start-up costs.
Mentorship Pilots
Our first-ever Global mentorship pilots were rolled out in Palestine and Morocco.
COVID-19 Recovery
We conducted research & published “COVID-19 and Youth Employment in Jordan and Palestine: Impacts, Opportunities, and a Way Forward”. The UN Office for OCHA and the World Bank have shared the report on their websites.
Preparing MENA Youth for Their Next Gig
Our recommendations in “Preparing MENA Youth for Their Next Gig” are featured on the ILO’s Decent Jobs for Youth Blog.
“Creating Futures” Ambassadors
Two EFE Graduates and EFE-Jordan CEO represented EFE at fundraising events in May 2023. View Highlights
For-Profit Models
The Global team supported the launch of for-profit models in Morocco and Tunisia and created defined sustainability models for each Affiliate.
Emergency Gaza Programming
From emergency midwifery to psychosocial first aid, EFE's trainings across Gaza are addressing the most pressing needs.
Expansion To Lebanon
In order to increase our reach to serve more youth in MENA, we have begun feasibility outreach for potential expansion to Lebanon.
Educational Quality
We are implementing standards that will facilitate efficient and effective Education & Training practices across the EFE Network ensuring that all actors at EFE ground their work in consistent priorities and a unified approach.
AFAQ Entrepreneurship
We are rolling out an entrepreneurship program, "AFAQ: Launching Dreams, Creating Futures" for in-person & online training scenarios.
Alumni Ambassadors
We are building a network of EFE graduates to speak about the challenges in the region and their experience with EFE at external events.
Mentorship Program
To better assist our alumni in their transition to the workplace, we are implementing a network-wide roll out of our recently piloted mentorship program.
Digital Uplift
We are redesigning EFE’s main and Affiliate websites to modernize the experience and establish stronger brand uniformity across the Network.
Scaling Mentorship Programs
We have designed tech-enabled internal systems in Salesforce, enabling us to scale the mentorship program across the EFE Network.
Identifying In-Demand Jobs
We are investing in the business intelligence platform, LinkedIn Talent Insights, helping us identify jobs and skills needed in emerging sectors such as the green economy, IT and freelancing.
Automating Data Capture
We have automated features in Salesforce to support increased efficiency, including youth pre-training questionnaires, employer feedback surveys, alumni event management, and attendance tracking at job fairs.
Alumni Summit
We brought together 300+ EFE graduates at our 2023 Virtual Alumni Summit to amplify the power of the next generation.
Mentorship Pilots
Our first-ever Global mentorship pilots were rolled out in Palestine and Morocco.
Mentorship Program
To better assist our alumni in their transition to the workplace, we are implementing a network-wide roll out of our recently piloted mentorship program.
Scaling Mentorship Programs
We have designed tech-enabled internal systems in Salesforce, enabling us to scale the mentorship program across the EFE Network.
AFAQ Entrepreneurship
We are rolling out an entrepreneurship program, "AFAQ: Launching Dreams, Creating Futures" for in-person & online training scenarios.
Core Entrepreneurship Curricula
We rolled out our new Core Entrepreneurship curricula to all EFE Affiliates.
Entrepreneurship Curricula Development
We developed and piloted core entrepreneurship curricula to establish an innovative and market-driven programming.
Women's Entrepreneurship
EFE launched the "Elevate with EFE" women’s entrepreneurship competition, which awarded nine women small business owners with $1,000 each in seed funding to cover their business start-up costs.
AFAQ Entrepreneurship
We are rolling out an entrepreneurship program, "AFAQ: Launching Dreams, Creating Futures" for in-person & online training scenarios.
Core Entrepreneurship Curricula
We rolled out our new Core Entrepreneurship curricula to all EFE Affiliates.
Entrepreneurship Curricula Development
We developed and piloted core entrepreneurship curricula to establish an innovative and market-driven programming.
Women's Entrepreneurship
EFE launched the "Elevate with EFE" women’s entrepreneurship competition, which awarded nine women small business owners with $1,000 each in seed funding to cover their business start-up costs.
COVID-19 Recovery
We conducted research & published “COVID-19 and Youth Employment in Jordan and Palestine: Impacts, Opportunities, and a Way Forward”. The UN Office for OCHA and the World Bank have shared the report on their websites.
Preparing MENA Youth for Their Next Gig
Our recommendations in “Preparing MENA Youth for Their Next Gig” are featured on the ILO’s Decent Jobs for Youth Blog.
Safeguarding Policy
We have made improvements to update EFE’s Safeguarding policy and are implementing it across the Network Staff, participants and partners.
Alumni Ambassadors
We are building a network of EFE graduates to speak about the challenges in the region and their experience with EFE at external events.
Digital Uplift
We are redesigning EFE’s main and Affiliate websites to modernize the experience and establish stronger brand uniformity across the Network.
“Creating Futures” Ambassadors
Two EFE Graduates and EFE-Jordan CEO represented EFE at fundraising events in May 2023. View Highlights
“The Future Is Now“ Ambassadors
Two EFE graduates amplified EFE’s mission at events in September 2022. View Highlights
Educational Quality
We are implementing standards that will facilitate efficient and effective Education & Training practices across the EFE Network ensuring that all actors at EFE ground their work in consistent priorities and a unified approach.
Emergency Gaza Programming
From emergency midwifery to psychosocial first aid, EFE's trainings across Gaza are addressing the most pressing needs.
Expansion To Lebanon
In order to increase our reach to serve more youth in MENA, we have begun feasibility outreach for potential expansion to Lebanon.
For-Profit Models
The Global team supported the launch of for-profit models in Morocco and Tunisia and created defined sustainability models for each Affiliate.
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Your Impact
Gifts above $50,000 x 3 years will be matched by the Bruder Family Foundation, established by EFE Founder & Chair, Ron Bruder.
Campaign Tiers
We greatly value contributions at any level.
Sustainability Tier - $100,000+
Innovation Tier - $50,000-99,999
Next Gen Tier - $25,000-49,000
Multiplier Tier - $5,000-24,999
Growth Tier - $1,000-4,999
More about us
Our Mission
EFE is distinctive in creating local nonprofits across MENA, connected through a network that combines local and global expertise.
What we do?
First, we analyze local labor markets and talk to employers to understand where there is demand for entry-level employees, and what skills they need. Then, we create targeted youth training programs that link youth to employment or the wider world of work and support entrepreneurs to start small businesses
Who Makes it possible?
Partnerships with thousands of companies, education institutions, and donors enable us to offer world-class curricula to our trainees, and job placements and other follow-on support to our graduates.
How are we structured?
We achieve impact through our network of locally-run EFE Affiliates in Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, Jordan, Palestine, Yemen, and Saudi Arabia; with support hubs in the US, Europe and the UAE.
Our Model
It all started with EFE's first program in 2006 in Gaza.
Our Impact
Network Leadership
Our Story
It all started with EFE's first program in 2006 in Gaza.
Our Success Stories
They become coders, engineers, nurses, entrepreneurs, oil rig technicians, bankers, and more.
