🎓 Qafela Academy

Learn. Create. Sustain.

🧭 Overview

Qafela Academy is where Egypt’s heritage meets the future of learning.

We equip youth, artisans, and emerging creatives with the skills, tools, and mindsets to preserve, reimagine, and lead in the world of culture and sustainable design.

From craft incubators to storytelling labs, the Academy is a space for hands-on growth — blending tradition, technology, and innovation.

💡 What We Offer

At Qafela Academy, learning goes beyond classrooms — it’s about hands-on experience, cultural exploration, and creative problem-solving. Our programs are designed to equip artisans, students, and young professionals with the skills they need to thrive in the cultural and creative industries.

🔘 Join Us

Skill-building sessions led by master artisans, designers, and sustainability experts.

Topics: Heritage design, upcycling, storytelling, craft-tech

Formats: In-person & virtual

Partners: Embassies, cultural centers, universities

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Learn how to create beautiful, functional products using recycled materials and zero-waste methods.

Targeted at youth, women, and community-based creatives

Includes toolkits + design mentorship

Taught by local & international sustainability experts

🔘 Join a Lab

Learn how to document, film, narrate, and share cultural stories using your phone or digital tools.

Focus: Heritage filmmaking, podcasting, photography

Tech-supported: Xiaomi, Nikon Egypt, Canva, mobile editing apps

Final projects are showcased online

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An immersive 6–8 week experience for students and early-career creatives to gain real-world experience inside Qafela’s departments (media, production, sustainability, R&D, and more).