Amr el-Leithy facts for kids
Amr el-Leithy is a famous Egyptian TV and radio personality. He won a special award from UNESCO in 2010. He studied law at Cairo University and also learned about directing at the Higher Institute of Arts. Later, he focused on media studies, earning a Master's degree in "Interactive Media Science" in 2001. He also received his PhD in media in 2012.
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What Does Amr el-Leithy Do?
Amr el-Leithy has had a long and interesting career in media.
Early Career in TV
Before becoming a TV presenter, he was a top manager for MBC, a private Arab TV channel in London, starting in 1991. In 2001, he began hosting and preparing a weekly TV show called "Ekhterak" on Egyptian State TV. This show was a political documentary, sometimes looking back at important world events. It was voted "Best Viewed" three times!
He also hosted other political talk shows on private channels. One was called "Moagha" (which means "Confrontation") from 2006 to 2008.
Radio Work
Amr el-Leithy also worked in radio. He prepared and narrated a weekly radio show on Egyptian State Radio's Middle East Broadcasting Channel for three years, from 2006 to 2009.
Helping People with "Wahed Mn Elnass"
In 2009, he started a very important program called "Wahed Mn Elnass" (meaning "One from the Public"). This show aired on Dream television channel. It focused on problems faced by people in rural areas and those who are struggling. The goal was to use media to help people and make sure their voices were heard by authorities.
Because of this program and his efforts to help poor and rural people, he won the UNESCO prize in 2010. This award is given for great work in developing communication. He received it in Paris in March 2010.
Other Important Roles
Amr el-Leithy is also the main editor and CEO of a weekly Egyptian newspaper called Elkhamis, which started in 1996. He teaches at the Higher Institute of Art Criticism and the International Academy of Media Science.
Today, he is a council member for the Culture and Tourism committee in the Egyptian Parliament. He is also a member of the Supreme Council of the Cairo Film Festival. He teaches Media Production and Journalism Ethics at Misr University for Science and Technology (MUST) in Egypt. You can also see him as a TV presenter on the daily show "Bewodooh" on AlHAYAH T.V.
How Amr el-Leithy Contributes to Society
Amr el-Leithy is involved in many important projects that help people.
Goodwill Ambassador
He is a Goodwill Ambassador for blood donation for the World Health Organization. This means he helps encourage people to donate blood. In 2015, he was also named a Goodwill Ambassador by a Dubai-based group for his work in social development through media.
Helping Through NGOs
He is a member of several non-government organizations (NGOs). He leads the "Nahdet Misr" society and helped start the Egyptian Food Bank in 2001.
In 2010, he launched his own NGO called "One from the Public." This organization works to carry out the goals of his TV program. It helps people in need and works with public figures and business people.
What "One from the Public" NGO Does
This NGO helps people who are struggling. It tries to make their lives better by focusing on good education, health services, and basic facilities. Some of the things it has done include:
- Giving small loans to young people to help them start their own businesses.
- Helping to pay for medical operations and health care for serious cases, including children's illnesses and heart surgeries.
- Helping orphan girls get married by organizing celebrations for them.
- Providing small apartments in rural areas to improve living conditions.
- Finding job opportunities for young people by connecting them with different companies.
Awards and Recognition
Amr el-Leithy has received several awards for his work.
He won the "Mostafa & Ali Amin for Journalism" prize in 2008. In the same year, he started his own award for outstanding media students at Cairo University.
As mentioned earlier, he won the important UNESCO prize in 2010 for his program "One of the People." UNESCO officials noted that he works with government and community groups to solve social problems in rural areas. He also raises money and runs public campaigns through his TV shows.
In November 2010, the IFAJ (International Federation of Agricultural Journalists) also recognized his efforts in rural development.
Books by Amr el-Leithy
Amr el-Leithy has written six books. One of his books is an investigative documentary about the mysterious death of Ashraf Marwan, who was a secretary to a former Egyptian president.
You can also find some of his interviews and investigative documentaries on YouTube under the name "Egypt Journalist Amr el-Leithy."
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Amr el-Leithy (2022)
