{"id":2462,"date":"2024-09-18T04:28:58","date_gmt":"2024-09-18T04:28:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tashbeek.network\/tashbeek\/?page_id=2462"},"modified":"2026-05-01T22:38:22","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T22:38:22","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/tashbeek.network\/tashbeek\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About us"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"2462\" class=\"elementor elementor-2462\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-edjlu9u e-flex e-con-boxed elementor-invisible e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"edjlu9u\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-77140b5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"77140b5\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div 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class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\ta pathway for Better addressing and managing womEn undEr-representation in senior leadership ranKs in Egyptian universities (TASHBEEK, \u062a\u0634\u0628\u064a\u0643 )\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-pwb8cfe e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"pwb8cfe\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bcd65e2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"bcd65e2\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54b69e0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"54b69e0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">TASHBEEK Project Objectives: <\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c91cc2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6c91cc2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Shedding light on the challenges linked to the underrepresentation of women in senior leadership roles in Egypt.<\/li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Recognising networks as a solution to the issue of under representation.<\/li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Developing and planning for the establishment of networks for female academic leaders in Egypt.<\/li><li>Disseminating change through policies and governmental support to address and manage the underrepresentation of women in senior leadership positions more effectively\u201d<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a95bcc e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7a95bcc\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e8f4552 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e8f4552\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-116167b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"116167b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Impact of TASHBEEK: <\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fc1eaa0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fc1eaa0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>TASHBEEK has the potential to significantly contribute to both economic development and social welfare in Egypt through several interconnected mechanisms:<\/strong><br \/>Knowledge sharing and collaboration (in relation to activities 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 11): TASHBEEK provides a platform for female academic leaders to share their expertise, experiences, and insights. At the macro level, this exchange of knowledge can enhance the communication for better addressing and managing women\u2019s under-representation in senior leadership positions in the sector. At the micro level, TASHBEEK improves teaching methodologies, innovative research collaborations, and the development of new educational programmes. Enhanced academic quality and research output contribute to a more knowledgeable workforce and a better-educated population, which in turn fuels economic growth and societal advancement.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Role models and mentoring (in relation to activities 3 and 9): Female academic leaders within TASHBEEK serve as powerful role models for aspiring female scholars. Their success stories inspire and motivate early career generations to pursue education and professional careers. Moreover, mentorship opportunities within these networks can provide guidance and support, helping women overcome barriers and challenges in their academic and professional journeys.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Capacity building and skill enhancement (in relation to activities 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 11): Through TASHBEEK activities, female academic leaders can access professional development opportunities, workshops, and training sessions. This enables them to enhance their leadership skills, research capabilities, and pedagogical techniques. As these leaders elevate their competencies, they contribute to higher academic standards, improved teaching methodologies, and a more robust research environment.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Advocacy and policy influence (in relation to activities 1, 5, 6, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16): Well-connected networks of female academic leaders through TASHBEEK can advocate for policies that promote gender equality in occupying senior leadership positions in the sector. By collectively voicing their perspectives and needs, networks resulting from TASHBEEK can influence decision-makers to implement policies that support women&#8217;s participation and advancement towards higher ranks. Such advocacy contributes to the creation of a more inclusive and equitable educational landscape.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Entrepreneurship and innovation (in relation to activities 9, 11, 12, and 13): Networking through TASHBEEK project can foster collaborations between academia, industry, and government. Female academic leaders can initiate partnerships that lead to research projects, technology transfer, and entrepreneurship opportunities. This collaborative environment encourages the development of innovative solutions and the commercialisation of research findings, fostering economic growth and job creation.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Community engagement and social impact (in relation to activities 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16): TASHBEEK outcomes will enable female academic leaders in the future to engage with local communities through research, outreach, and community service initiatives. Networking amplifies the impact of these activities, addressing societal challenges and contributing to community development. This engagement not only enhances social welfare but also establishes academia as a resource for positive change.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Diverse perspectives and inclusive curriculum (in relation to all activities in the long term): Networks of female academic leaders resulting from TASHBEEK can advocate for a curriculum that incorporates diverse perspectives and inclusive content in the future. This results in a more comprehensive and culturally sensitive education that prepares students to be global citizens. Graduates with such skills are better equipped to contribute meaningfully to society and the economy.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In summary, TASHBEEK will contribute towards creating networks for female academic leaders in Egypt to enrich education, research, and innovation ecosystems. The combined effect of improved academic quality, enhanced mentorship, policy advocacy, and community engagement contributes to economic growth and social well-being by nurturing a more educated, skilled, and empowered populace.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-kt2ra43 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"kt2ra43\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-710f885 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"710f885\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fe012fe e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"fe012fe\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element 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