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Empowering the Next Generationof Food & Agriculture Leaders

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FA Model brings together education, innovation, agriculture, research, and entrepreneurship — preparing young people to lead the future of food and agriculture.

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Impact

FA Model in numbers

Models
52
In Egypt
41
Outside Egypt
11
Countries
9
Programs
7
Started in
2017

About FA Model

Who we are, and where we are heading

Who we are

FA Model is a simulation model for the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, established in 2017 at Cairo University. It prepares students to understand their leadership responsibilities toward the agricultural sector.

Vision

Build a Food and Agriculture Organization simulation model across Arab universities that include agriculture, veterinary medicine, science, fisheries and biotechnology.

Mission

Prepare a generation of students who understand their leadership responsibilities toward the agricultural sector, connecting agriculture and food systems with education, research, innovation and entrepreneurship.

Our strategic directions

  1. Labor-market preparation
  2. Agribusiness
  3. Applied scientific research
  4. Digital agriculture
  5. Food security and sustainability awareness

The FA Model network

All our models

Inside Egypt 41

Outside Egypt 11

Our reach

One network across countries

Each dot is one model.

  • Egypt41
  • Sudan3
  • Yemen2
  • Algeria1
  • Iraq1
  • Jordan1
  • Libya1
  • Morocco1
  • Palestine1

Pathways

Programs, projects and teams

Programs 7

  • Program

    Agri Summer Training Program

    Specialized agricultural training across nine documented technical areas, with 100 training hours referenced in the source material.

  • Program

    FA Model Pioneers Program

    Agricultural entrepreneurship that supports the development of ideas into projects and startups.

  • Program

    FA Model Scholars Program

    Scientific research training focused on proposals, applied studies and agricultural solutions.

  • Program

    FA Model Seekers Program

    Preparation for scholarships and international opportunities through research, language and personal skills.

  • Program

    Vet Summer Training Program

Projects 1

  • Project

    FA Tube Project

Teams 2

  • Team

    FA Alumni Team

  • Team

    FA Juniors Team

Competitions 1

  • Competition

    FA Model Cup

An idea becomes impact

Seed · Growth · Knowledge · Impact

How a model works

The committees

  • Human Resources

  • Logistics

  • Marketing

  • Public Relations

  • Montage

  • Academic

Real moments

A living ecosystem, made by people

Learning, dialogue, research and leadership across the FA Model community.

FA Model students gathered on a university campus
Speakers and participants during a panel discussion
Students collaborating during a research learning session
A learning session taking place in an auditorium
FA Model team members standing together on a stage
FA Model community members participating in an outdoor gathering
A student group taking part in a collaborative learning activity
FA Model students in a formal team portrait
Participants seated around a table during a learning session
A wide group portrait of the FA Model community
A large audience gathered inside an auditorium
Students gathered during a university activity
A group gathered in an auditorium
FA Model team members gathered for a group photograph

How to join

Be part of the next generation of food & agriculture leaders

  1. 1

    Create your account

    Every way starts with one account and a verified email.

  2. 2

    Choose your way

    Visitor, volunteer or trainee, and you can move from one to another later.

  3. 3

    Apply and follow up

    The model leadership reviews volunteer applications, and you follow yours from your account.