University of the Middle East Project Information

The University of the Middle East Project (UME) builds bridges through education among societies and cultures: Inspiring people to engage collaboratively using critical and creative thinking. UME seeks to empower the most motivated and progressive secondary school teachers of the Middle East, North Africa (MENA), the US and Europe through teacher training, leadership and organizational skills. Since 1997, UME has contributed to the creation of inclusive and egalitarian classrooms in secondary schools across the MENA region, Europe and the US. UME’s institutes equip teachers with the skills and knowledge to broaden young peoples’ perspectives and horizons. Through preparing new generations for a global community and world economy, UME’s alumni are paving a sustainable path for growth and stability in the MENA region. UME has implemented academic programs in the US, Spain, Lebanon, Morocco, Jordan and Egypt with the support of prestigious institutions such as UNESCO, the UN Alliance of Civilizations, the US Department of State, and the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. More details about UME and its innovative programs can be found at www.ume.org