Educate Me Foundation announced the kick-off of the first phase of The Mindful Teacher project, Developing Teachers’ Wellbeing and Educational Competencies, in partnership with Air Liquide. The official kick-off meeting was held in January 2026, marking the start of the project’s implementation.

This partnership reflects a shared commitment to advancing education quality and supporting sustainable development, with a particular focus on strengthening teachers’ well-being and enhancing their educational competencies as key drivers of effective learning environments.

Project Vision and Initial Implementation

The Mindful Teacher project aims to improve the quality of teaching and learning in public schools by fostering supportive, motivating, and safe educational environments. The project focuses on empowering school leadership and staff, strengthening professional practices, and promoting a culture of wellbeing that positively impacts teachers and students alike.

The first phase commenced with a series of preparatory activities, including coordination with local education authorities, conducting baseline assessments, and holding introductory meetings with school leadership. These activities aim to establish a strong foundation for implementation and ensure that project interventions are aligned with the real needs of each school context.

Empowering Educators as a Pathway to Sustainable Change

The project adopts an integrated capacity-building approach targeting school leadership, teachers, and professional development units, with a focus on:

• Promoting teacher wellbeing and resilience
• Strengthening pedagogical and classroom practices
• Supporting effective planning and implementation of school-based professional development
  

Scope of Implementation

The first phase of The Mindful Teacher project kicked off in Port Said and Suez governorates as a starting point for implementation. Baseline assessments and needs analyses were conducted in the selected public schools: Al-Imam Al-Hussein School in Port Said Governorate and Qassem Amin School in Suez Governorate.

This phase represents a foundational step within a year-long implementation journey, emphasizing continuous follow-up, progress tracking, and adaptive interventions based on evidence and results. The project seeks to contribute to meaningful and sustainable improvements in teaching quality and overall school performance.

The Mindful Teacher project forms part of Educate Me Foundation’s ongoing efforts to enhance education quality in Egypt through strategic partnerships and needs-based, evidence-driven interventions aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals.

At Educate Me Foundation, we believe in building an education that inspires, opens doors, and creates lasting impact.

As part of our mission to transform the educational future of millions of students, we have launched the School Transformation Journey (STJ) program — in partnership with Orascom Construction and in collaboration with the Ministry of Education.

One of our success stories is unfolding at Al-Shaheed Ahmed Mohamed Hamdi Shiboub Primary School in Alexandria. In just one year, the school — home to more than 4,000 students and 117 teachers — has already witnessed remarkable change, not only in its infrastructure but also in the mindset and practices of its educators and leaders.

What is the School Transformation Journey (STJ)?

The STJ is a three-year, school-based reform program that targets the entire school community — teachers, counsellors, administrators, and management. The program is designed to achieve institutional transformation, creating sustainable change that lasts far beyond individual participation.

The journey began with a needs assessment, bringing together Educate Me Foundation, Ahmed Shibob school leadership, teachers, the Ministry of Education, and Orascom Construction. Together, we identified priorities in both infrastructure development and professional growth.

A Phased Approach to Transformation

The program is divided into six phases, two of which have already been completed. These included the full renovation of the school, creating a safe and welcoming environment for students in which to learn, as well as a series of training sessions that empowered teachers and leaders in self-awareness, school leadership, professional development, and financial sustainability.

Impact So Far

• 4,000 students and 117 teachers now benefit from a fully renovated, modern school.
• 87 educators have already taken part in self-awareness and leadership training.
• 51 educators have participated in financial sustainability, professional development training.

These are not just numbers — they represent students learning with dignity, teachers leading with confidence, and a school community growing stronger every day.

At Educate Me Foundation, we believe transformation is about people, future, and opportunities. Together with our partners, we are proving that change is possible, and that the seeds we plant today will empower generations to come.