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سطر 12: − Arab Digital Expression Camps are unique annual camps by the Arab Digital Expression Foundation, an Egyptian based NGO, entering its eighth year. We believe in fostering a space of freedom of self expression, self awareness and through a fun and educational experience. We want this year's camps to be bigger and better than ever bringing together 70 youth ages 12-15 from around the Arab World to join our two week camp held in Ismailiya, Egypt. − Campers are exposed to a myriad of activities from photography to IT to sound and theater in a safe and inspiring environment, inviting them to explore the limits of their imagination using open source technologies. + + − Our campers come from various socio-economic backgrounds and experiences and from across the Arab World. We strongly believe ALL youth should be given the opportunity to learn from each other and develop a sense of community. We believe in developing a sense of unity amongst the community and for this reason believe in opening opportunities of attendance to those who would otherwise be unable to attend. We can only offer those scholarships through your donations. + − WHAT WE NEED + + − Our annual camps are entirely dependent on donations from people like you, people from around the world who believe youth have a voice and deserve to be heard. With this campaign we aim to raise $30,000, only 30% of our entire budget. But a very crucial part of our costs. This money will go directly towards the costs of running the camps, housing the campers, trainers, administrative staff and chaperons for a two-week period in Morgan Village, Ismailia, Egypt.+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
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Short Summary
The Arab Digital Expression Foundation (ADEF) is an Arab platform that believes knowledge production and free expression contribute radically to building and strengthening engaged communities. Through active and grassroots interventions where technology acts as a key enabler, ADEF builds spaces, fosters environments, enhances skills and develops tools to support individuals and groups working on the ground to develop and strengthen their practices and engagement with society.
And for the eight year we are running our Arab Digital Expression Camps. A two-week summer program for youth between the ages of 12-15.
ADEC is a two-week summer camp for 80 participants from all Arab countries. Emphasis in trying to ensure that 50% of the youth participating are female.
Residential fun-based summer camps allow for the creation of an environment conducive to free expression. Coupled with a carefully developed program – a series of workshops youth join daily – and highly trained, involved and enthusiastic trainers and staff; the results are astounding. Youngsters and trainers share experiences and bond through both the physical and digital spaces they create. ADEF provides the structure and then leaves the participants to explore and experiment with digital video, digital sound and music, creative applications on the web, creative physical activities and art workshops. Because of the diversity and intensity of the program and participants, the two-week time frame is often life-changing, for both youngsters and trainers. Youngsters go on field trips to explore the historic heritage of the host country.
Final products are displayed on the Web. Other avenues of exhibition are also arranged, through local and regional media and partner organizations.
Campers themselves come not only from different countries but also from different socio-economic backgrounds (underprivileged, middle class and upper middle class). ADEF pursues funding to provide full scholarships (including travel) to underprivileged youth and partial scholarships for middle class youth while parents of upper middle class youth cover the full fees of enrollment. Funding organizations, companies, communities and individuals also contribute to scholarships. This collaborative approach promotes a larger sense of community and linkages and is enriching and empowering.
We cannot do this without the ongoing support of people just like you who believe in building a foundation within our youth for a brighter future.
What We Need & What You Get
With this campaign we are aiming to fund 30% of our total cost of running the annual camp. To ensure a safe, healthy, productive and fun environment we have selected Morgan Village in Ismailiya, Egypt for the fourth year in a row for their superb level of care, privacy, security and access to amenities needed to produce this one of a kind event. The costs of an residential camp for 75 youth is high, and this year's budget is $100,000. Since we are a not-for-profit organization, our funding comes entirely by people who believe in youth empowerment, from organizations and companies down to individuals who can make all the difference.
The cost to fund one child is $1,450 from out of country and 10,000LE (Egyptian Pounds) to cover a child in country. We believe in offsetting costs, where those who can afford to pay full tuition, will offset the costs by providing scholarships to those who otherwise could not attend.
Even if we don't reach our goal with this campaign, every penny raised will go to ensuring our camps are a success.
The Impact
Arab youth often lack in resources to express themselves, their identity and their culture.
ADEF has been successful in managing these summer camps for the last seven years and have the tools, know-how and curricula needed to ensure a smooth roll out.
Check out what some of the leading international media have said about the ADEF camps:
“Access to Knowledge in Egypt” – Bloomsbury book release http://www.bloomsburyacademic.com/pdf%20files/A2KEgypt.pdf
“Tweet Freedom” – Wired Magazine UK http://www.wired.co.uk/wired-magazine/archive/2010/01/features/tweet-freedom.aspx?page=all
"Democracy Camp" - Al Jazeera English http://www.aljazeera.com/programmes/witness/2012/12/2012129134253329343.html
Other Ways You Can Help
Every person can make a difference. Even if you cannot help us to reach our goal through a cash donation, please help us spread the word and check out our website for more information.