Dubbed a “voice of the Egyptian revolution,” Bassem Sabry was a visionary writer and commentator who believed in the promise and potential of an “Egypt for all Egyptians” and who rejected the easy politics of polarization. In April 2014, we lost Bassem too soon at the age of 31.

During his time with us, Bassem inspired an entire generation of young analysts and advocates from and in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Bassem’s work reflected a profound belief in the people of the MENA region to effect political change and a faith in their ability to collectively build the future they deserved. Bassem’s optimism for the future was grounded in an awareness of the challenges ahead and a recognition of the need to genuinely understand and address both the fears and aspirations of every corner of society. After his passing, Bassem’s friends and loved ones came together to honor and build on his legacy, establishing the Bassem Sabry Fellowship at the Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy (TIMEP).

Today, the Bassem Sabry Fellowship offers promising young advocates from and in the MENA region the unique opportunity to spend six months immersed in the world of global policymaking in Washington, DC, while developing high-impact policy solutions on the region’s most pressing challenges. Fellows walk away from their fellowship with robust policy networks along with the training and hands-on experience they need to leverage those networks in the region and advance the impactful and inclusive policy solutions and change at the heart of Bassem’s vision.

This year, we welcome our tenth Bassem Sabry Fellow, a milestone made possible by supporters like you. We invite you to help us keep Bassem’s extraordinary legacy alive. Your support not only sustains the memory of Bassem, but also helps us bring his vision to life—expanding our ability to invest in the next generation of ethical and effective MENA policy leaders determined to build a better future.

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