Conversations from Cairo

Cairo - Conversations is a platform for young people to have a robust dialogue and meaningful interaction on issues that are pertinent to their development. The station believes in young people being drivers of their own development hence the talk show being presented by a young person, Naye Lupondwana.

The theme of the conference is: Connecting Cultures...Respecting
Differences: A Global Dialogue for Development and Sustainability. The international youth summit will focus on leadership and youth empowerment.

The station will start its broadcast with The Nest on the 22nd July and Conversations will continue live from the conference venue from 23rd - 26th July. The aim of the broadcast is to expose the station's listeners to different cultures as well as to share in the global dialogue for sustainable development.

The conference is expected to attract international speakers and leaders in the field of ICT, education, cross cultural understanding, and peace education.

Organizers have confirmed the participation of the Citizens Project, Eisenhower Fellowship, European Higher Education for the World in Poland, International Institute of Education, Kellogg Foundation, Ministry of Education in Denmark, Ministry of Education in UAE, Pr. Peter Copen, Director of the Copen Family Fund and Founder of iEARN, People to People International, UNAIDS, and US State Department, ECA office.

Egypt is renowned as the home of the Pyramids, the Sphinx, the Temple of Karnak and a host of other world-famous ruins, and their history stretching back thousands of years. Every experience will be shared with the listeners including visits to the Pyramids and the general lifestyles of Egyptians. The listeners will be able to interact with different guests who will be part of the show to share experiences.