AMIDEAST

Our Story Founded in 1951, AMIDEAST is a leading American nonprofit organization engaged in international education, training, and development activities across the Middle East and North Africa. With an annual portfolio of $51 million, more than 500 staff, and over 20 offices in 11 MENA countries, it operates at significant scale. Its vision is a world where all people have access to opportunities that enable them to go as far as their dreams, talents, and dedication can take them. Its mission is to create hope, opportunity, and mutual understanding among people in the Middle East, North Africa, and the United States through life-changing opportunities for education and cultural exchanges. In 2022, its programs benefited 1,950 exchange and scholarship students, 19,000 youth and women empowered through special programs, 40,000 students and professional trainees, 100,000 recipients of academic guidance, and 140,000 test-takers. Programs & Trainings 🎓 Learn English — Large-scale English proficiency programs serving tens of thousands of individuals across the MENA region each year, designed to improve communication skills for personal and professional growth. 🎓 Develop a Skill — Professional training programs aimed at preparing individuals, companies, and organizations for the demands of today’s global economy. 🎓 Take a Test — Comprehensive testing services for academic and professional contexts, assisting both institutions and individuals with assessment needs. 🎓 Study in the USA — Advising services delivered through centers across MENA providing accurate, comprehensive, and unbiased information on U.S. higher education opportunities. 🎓 Education Abroad in the MENA — Programs fostering mutual understanding by enabling young people to learn about the Middle East and North Africa, study Arabic, and engage directly with regional peoples and cultures. 🎓 Advancing Development Goals — Institutional strengthening initiatives supporting effective public and private institutions to meet social and economic needs and achieve successful development outcomes. 🎓 Fulbright Foreign Student Program — Graduate-level scholarship program facilitating advanced study and research in the United States. 🎓 Youth Exchange and Study (YES) — High school exchange program (Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study) offering younger students immersive cultural and educational experiences in the USA. 🎓 Arab Women’s Entrepreneurship Project (AWEP) — Initiative focused on empowering women entrepreneurs with mentorship, skills, and knowledge to build and grow successful businesses. 🎓 Hope Fund — Scholarship program providing transformative educational opportunities for underserved students, enabling them to access higher education and develop as global citizens. 🎓 HEI Public University Scholarships — Scholarship support for students attending public universities, enabling access to higher education in fields such as Law and other disciplines serving community needs. Specialties 🎯 International education and academic exchange 🎯 English language instruction and proficiency development 🎯 Professional skills training and workforce development 🎯 Standardized testing and assessment services 🎯 U.S. higher education advising and placement 🎯 Women and youth empowerment 🎯 Entrepreneurship support for women 🎯 Institutional capacity building and development 🎯 Cross-cultural understanding and people-to-people diplomacy 🎯 Arabic language and regional studies abroad Methods & Approach AMIDEAST employs a nonprofit, mission-driven approach combining direct instruction, advisory services, scholarship administration, and institutional partnerships. Programs blend classroom-based learning, immersive cultural exchange, mentorship, and practical skills application. The organization leverages its extensive regional network and partnerships with U.S. and international institutions to deliver culturally grounded, globally relevant education and training. Testimonials highlight inspirational mentorship and exposure to real-world opportunities as core pedagogical strengths. Who It's For Individuals across the MENA region seeking English language improvement; students aspiring to study in the USA or in MENA region universities; young people interested in cultural exchange and Arabic studies; women entrepreneurs seeking mentorship and business skills; underserved youth requiring scholarship support for higher education; companies and organizations needing workforce training and skills development; academic and professional test-takers; public and private institutions requiring capacity-building support. Facilities & Practical Info Network of more than 20 offices across 11 MENA countries including Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, West Bank, and Yemen, plus a headquarters in the USA. Programs are delivered through a mix of in-person center-based activities, institutional partnerships, and advising services. Language options include English and Arabic programming. Headquarters hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Location Address: Wadi Abdoun, Building No.8, Princess Basmah Street, Amman 11185, Jordan Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30–5:30 (HQ); see local Jordan office or website for specific Amman center hours The "+" ✅ Over 70 years of established expertise in international education and MENA-U.S. relations ✅ Extensive regional footprint with 20+ offices across 11 countries ensuring localized support ✅ Diverse portfolio combining language training, professional development, testing, scholarships, and cultural exchange ✅ Strong focus on empowering underserved populations, women, and youth through targeted scholarship and entrepreneurship programs ✅ Direct partnership with major U.S. government and international programs such as Fulbright and YES