Maryam Khalaf

Maryam Khalaf Farag Younan is a certified Coach and Senior Mentor specializing in entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and digital transformation across diverse socio-economic contexts. With over a decade of hands-on experience, she has designed and delivered high-impact training and advisory programs for leading international organizations including FAO, ITCILO, UN Women, ILO, USAID, and AUC.

Maryam is known for her ability to bridge global standards with local realities, empowering women, youth, and marginalized groups through practical, measurable interventions. Her coaching approach is rooted in field-based mentorship, human-centered design, and strategic capacity building. She has mentored hundreds of entrepreneurs and trainers across Egypt and the MENA region, helping them launch sustainable ventures, access funding, and scale their impact.

As a bilingual facilitator (Arabic & English), Maryam excels in tailoring content to diverse audiences, whether in rural communities or international forums. Her expertise spans program design, TOT delivery, impact evaluation, and professional branding. She is passionate about unlocking potential, fostering innovation, and building inclusive ecosystems for economic growth.

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? Highlights:
– Certified Coach – ILO (SIYB, GYB, DYB, Financial Literacy)
– Master Trainer – FAO (Agricultural Entrepreneurship)
– TOT Trainer – ITCILO (Digital Transformation & E-Marketing)
– Mentor – UN Women, Enroot, Rabha Project (AUC)
– Trainer – USAID, Care Egypt, NCW, MoSS

I work in the field of training and economic empowerment because I deeply believe that practical knowledge and access to opportunities can transform lives and communities. My commitment to this path stems from firsthand experience—witnessing how a single training session can unlock the potential for a viable business, and how tailored guidance can empower women and youth to take confident steps toward their future.

Through extensive fieldwork, I’ve engaged with underserved groups facing real challenges and holding untapped ambitions. My mission is to translate those ambitions into actionable strategies, offering not just classroom instruction but ongoing mentorship that supports sustainable growth and economic independence.

This work is more than a profession—it’s a purpose. I believe meaningful change is driven not only by policy but by building capacities, fostering self-reliance, and equipping individuals with the tools to lead and uplift their communities. Training, for me, is a catalyst for justice, empowerment, and long-term impact.