President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has directed the creation of a new national interactive platform designed to give young Egyptians a direct space to present ideas, propose initiatives and become more involved in community service.
The directive was announced on August 12, 2026, as part of the president’s message marking International Youth Day. El-Sisi described young people as central to Egypt’s future, highlighting their creativity, ideas and participation as important elements of national development.
A New Space for Young Egyptians
The platform will be developed by the National Training Academy, working alongside the Ministry of Youth and Sports and other relevant state institutions.
According to the Presidency, the goal is to create an open national space where young Egyptians can submit constructive ideas and initiatives, contribute to community service and take part in volunteer activities. The platform is also intended to promote a stronger sense of belonging and national responsibility.
Unlike a traditional youth conference or one-off event, the proposed platform is expected to provide an ongoing channel for participation, although officials have not yet announced exactly how submissions will be reviewed or implemented.
National Training Academy Begins Coordination
Following the presidential directive, National Training Academy Executive Director Salwa Gowily said a dedicated working group would coordinate with the Presidency, the Ministry of Youth and Sports and other authorities to activate the platform.
Gowily said the aim is to move beyond simply listening to young people and toward helping them transform ideas and initiatives into tangible contributions to society. She also encouraged young Egyptians to participate once the platform becomes operational.
The academy already plays a major role in youth development and leadership training, including programmes and initiatives linked to Egypt’s National Youth Conferences.
Community Service and Volunteerism at the Core
A major focus of the new platform will be encouraging young people to take an active role in their communities.
The presidential announcement specifically highlighted volunteerism, community service, belonging and national responsibility as key objectives. The platform is therefore expected to go beyond collecting ideas and instead encourage practical participation in initiatives that address local or national issues.
This could give young people a structured route for presenting proposals related to social projects, public services, innovation or other areas affecting their communities.
Egypt’s Youth Make Up a Significant Part of the Population
The initiative targets a demographic that represents a major share of Egypt’s population.
According to CAPMAS figures cited by Ahram Online, Egypt had around 21.3 million young people in 2025, representing approximately 19.9% of the population.
That makes youth participation particularly important to the country’s development plans, especially in areas including employment, education, entrepreneurship, volunteering and digital engagement.
When Will the Platform Launch?
Despite some reports describing the initiative as already launched, the platform is still in development.
The Presidency announced the directive to establish it, while the National Training Academy has since confirmed that coordination work is underway. No official launch date, website, application process or detailed operating mechanism has been announced yet.
Further information is expected from the National Training Academy and Ministry of Youth and Sports as development progresses.
A New Model for Youth Participation
The new platform fits into Egypt’s wider efforts to create more direct channels of communication between young people and state institutions.
Previous initiatives such as the National Youth Conferences were designed to give young Egyptians opportunities to engage with officials and discuss national priorities. The new interactive platform could extend that approach into a more continuous digital format.
For now, the project remains in its early stages. But once operational, it is intended to give young Egyptians a clearer route to present ideas, launch initiatives and take a more active role in shaping their communities.
