Education For Employment (EFE) Founder & Chair Ron Bruder was interviewed in the November issue of Philanthropy Age.

Philanthropy Age is a leading bilingual source for philanthropic news and analysis across the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia. Published quarterly in both Arabic and English, in print and online, the magazine has become a significant platform for inspiring philanthropists worldwide. The November issue focused on themes of education, vocational training, and job creation—EFE’s core areas of expertise.

In the interview, Bruder discussed various topics, including how he originally developed the idea for EFE and its expanding operations across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). He highlighted that some EFE affiliates were approaching a “tipping point,” explaining:

“[EFE is] not only training [its] own graduates but helping government training centers in the country do a better job. If we can continue on that route, we can change the way education is dealt with in the country.”

Bruder expressed hope of motivating other philanthropists to make similar concrete commitments to tackling global challenges. Reflecting on his journey, he noted, “I’m working harder than I ever did in the for-profit sector,” but emphasized the joy and inspiration EFE has provided:

“When you go into a room and see hundreds of kids who at one point were never going to get jobs, had no self-esteem or self-respect and were angry and frustrated… now they’re reborn, and it’s incredibly exciting to be a part of that.”