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Med-Or promotes six scholarships at the University of Tuscia

Med-Or Foundation promoted six scholarships for Somali students at the University of Tuscia of Tuscia

As part of the initiatives launched following the Memorandum signed in December 2021 with the Republic of Somalia, Med-Or Foundation financed the provision of six scholarships at the University of Tuscia for post-graduate students of Somali nationality from the Somali National University, for the courses Security and Human Rights; Mechanical Engineering; Circular Economy; Forestry and Environmental Sciences.

With this agreement, Med-Or and the University of Tuscia commit themselves to initiate, through an international mobility program, a fruitful cooperation in the field of higher education and cultural promotion, with the aim of fostering partnership and dialogue between countries, with a particular focus on Somalia. Med-Or is initiating various activities with the African country, involving the sectors of training and education, which will also concern the promotion of the Italian language and professional training.

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Med-Or Italian Foundation for Africa Officially Registered in Kenya

The Med-Or Italian Foundation has formally established its Africa Office in Kenya, marking a significant milestone in its expanding engagement across the continent.

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Med-Or present at the roadshow ‘Higher Education, Research and Innovation Collaboration between Italy and Ethiopia’

The event, held on 13 January at the Italian Cultural Institute in Addis Ababa, represents a new step of the Mattei Plan initiative.

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Med-Or and ACN launch the “CyberBridge: Strategic Training Programme for Digital Resilience in Africa”

On 3 December 2025, the Med-Or Italian Foundation and the National Cybersecurity Agency presented the “CyberBridge – Strategic Training Programme for Digital Resilience in Africa,” developed with the support of Leonardo and with the backing of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. The “CyberBridge” project is aimed at African countries and is designed to integrate technical expertise with policy capabilities, promoting a multi-level approach to digital resilience through specialist training, diplomacy, and cyberspace governance.

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