Our Mission
At ISA, we believe in the power of sports to transform lives. In the Middle East & North Africa (MENA), youth face significant challenges, including high unemployment, gender inequality, and limited social cohesion. With young people making up 60% of Egypt’s population, these issues affect youth, especially girls, the most.
We tackle these challenges through innovative sports-based programs that promote inclusion, leadership, and resilience. By creating opportunities for young people to lead, we help build thriving communities and a brighter future.
Unlocking potential for young women.
Through sports, She Got Game helps young women build confidence, leadership skills, and resilience. By creating safe spaces, we empower girls to challenge stereotypes, discover their talents, and become change-makers in their communities.
Inspiring young leaders.
Youth Got Game equips young people with life skills, mentorship, and leadership training to drive positive change. Through this program, youth gain tools to shape their own futures and contribute to stronger, more connected communities.
Strengthening communities.
SPACES uses sports to unite communities, creating inclusive and welcoming environments. This program strengthens social cohesion, resilience, and safe spaceswhere youth, especially those in marginalized areas can thrive.
As part of Festival 24, young leaders from ISA Egypt launched “My Olympic Journey”, a project designed to promote Olympic values like excellence, friendship, courage, and respect. Through sports activities, we are creating inclusive, fun, and safe environments for all.
SPACES Egypt trained 55 coaches, equipping them with skills to create inclusive, safe, and supportive sports environments. These trained coaches now play a key role in empowering youth and fostering social cohesion in Egyptian communities.
SPACES Egypt is a groundbreaking initiative, financed by GIZ and developed in partnership with ISA, Outreach Egypt, and SPIN (Germany), with support from the Egyptian Ministry of Youth and Sports. Through this program, we are transforming communities through sports.
500+ participants from 37 countries, including young leaders from ISA MENA, gathered in France, united by sports and leadership, inspiring youth to break barriers and build inclusive communities. In July…
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Our team in the MENA region is dedicated to empowering youth through sports. Meet the people making a lasting impact.
Tim Hertsenberg oversees ISA’s regional initiatives, ensuring programs create meaningful change within local communities. As a Regional Coordinator, he builds strong partnerships, expands ISA’s network, and supports sustainable growth.
With extensive experience in Sports for Development, Tim believes in the power of sport to drive social change. Staying connected to community needs, he ensures ISA’s programs remain relevant and impactful while leading the local team to deliver high-quality initiatives.
Huda Tahir Ababor brings her expertise to multiple facets of ISA’s operations. As a Programme Officer and MENA Project Co-Lead, she oversees communication strategies, operational management, and administrative functions, ensuring smooth and active regional implementation. Huda is a dedicated co-facilitator in ISA trainings and a business research and development assistant, contributing innovative ideas and solutions. Her involvement in various internal working groups ensures ISA’s projects in the MENA region remain impactful and well-executed.
Menna Mohamed plays a pivotal role in facilitating and coordinating organizational and operational meetings with efficiency and precision. She actively engages with regional partners, supporting public relations and networking to strengthen ISA’s outreach. In addition to co-facilitating ISA training programs, Menna contributes to proposal writing and concept development, ensuring the successful implementation of initiatives across the MENA region.
As a regional account manager, Mustafa Arbab serves as the primary point of contact for implementation partners, ensuring seamless communication and feedback. He plays a crucial role as a co-facilitator in ISA trainings, mentoring participants during field visits, and providing expert guidance. Mustafa also excels in logistics and operations analysis, ensuring the efficient execution of ISA’s programs and activities in the region.
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We believe real change happens together. Here’s how you can get involved:
Get involved by mentoring, coaching, or assisting at events.
We are always looking for passionate volunteers who can contribute in the following areas:
Ready to volunteer?
If you are skilled in any of the areas above, we’d love to hear from you!
Contact us at info@isa-youth.org, and we’ll get in touch soon.
Gain hands-on experience and grow with us!
Interning with ISA offers a unique opportunity to develop both your professional skills and your passion for youth empowerment. We provide mentorship and real-world learning experiences, including:
Join our team!
Looking to make an impact while developing your career? Reach out to us today!
Send your application to info@isa-youth.org.
Join forces with us to empower youth through sports.
At ISA, we believe in the power of partnerships to drive sustainable development. Together, we can create a better future for young people worldwide. Here are the types of partnerships you can engage in:
Financial Partner:
Your financial support will directly fund programmes that empower youth to become leaders in their communities. Your contributions make a tangible difference in the lives of young people.
Corporate Partner:
Align your brand with our mission and engage in long-term collaborations that support youth development on a global scale. From co-branded campaigns to employee engagement, your partnership will drive change.
Impact Partner:
Share your expertise, connections, and resources to expand the reach of our youth empowerment initiatives. By joining forces, we can strengthen our global network and create more opportunities for young people.
Let’s make an impact together!
Contact us today to explore partnership opportunities.
“Sport learns you to have respect, for the coach; your teammates and outside sports: for other people.”
– Ibrahim