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Institutional updates, student transformations, community events, and opportunities to join our programs — all in one place.
WWCoF Updates Its Germany Program FAQ
A general FAQ on costs, visas, and how to apply, plus a dedicated FAQ for each of the six German pathways, is now live on WWCoF's website.
Read moreWWCoF/SFF Strategic Planning Meeting & FBAS General Assembly, Frankfurt
A Global Partners Summit for strategic planning, the FBAS General Assembly, and a board advisory meeting brought together roughly 30 representatives from WWCoF member foundations and FBAS in Frankfurt am Main.
Read moreThe Journey of Azifa Kiran: Dreams, Struggles, and Triumph
From Gilgit-Baltistan to a Computer Science degree in North Macedonia, funded jointly by SFF and Education Focused Foundation.
Read moreWEF/SFF Herzing MBA Program Cohort, 2016–2020
SFF supported 30 students from Pakistan, Tajikistan, and India with MBA financial assistance at Herzing University in Atlanta — its first US education partnership.
Read moreWWCoF Announces Three More Pathways Into Germany
Alongside Ausbildung, Duales Studium, and Skilled Employment, WWCoF has added FSJ, Au Pair, and BFD — bringing the total to six pathways into Germany.
Read moreLetter in Recognition of Kamruddin (Kam) Shams and the Shams Family Foundation
A recognition letter from the Accelerator Prosperity (AP) ecosystem acknowledges Kam Shams’ role as a coach and mentor to entrepreneurs.
Read moreA Journey Shaped by the SFF Program: Dilnoza Yodalieva
From a high school student in Tajikistan to a Bachelor’s at SEEU, an exchange semester in Italy, and now a Master’s in Cybersecurity in France.
Read moreSEEU Cohort 2021 Arrives in North Macedonia
26 students from Tajikistan and Pakistan began their studies at South East European University — the first cohort under the SFF-SEEU partnership.
Read moreWWCoF Represented at Pakistan Tourism, Sports & Family Festival in Islamabad
WWCoF took part in a national festival in Islamabad, held January 31–February 1, connecting with families and prospective candidates.
Read moreFrom Doubt to Destiny: Muhammad Taha
From Karachi to a Computer Science degree at SEEU — and now founder of his own recruitment agency connecting workers across Europe.
Read moreSFF and SEEU Sign Memorandum of Understanding
Shams Family Foundation and South East European University formalize a ten-year partnership to expand access to SEEU’s programs for SFF-supported students.
Read moreDr. Dilshad Dayani Joins as Advisor and Partner
Dr. Dilshad Dayani, Ed.D, joins the Shams Family Foundation and WWCoF as an advisor and partner.
Read moreA Glimmer of Hope: Discovering the Shams Family Foundation
Financial barriers once stood between Nadima and a Master’s degree abroad — until SFF stepped in with funding and mentorship.
Read moreSEEU Cohort 2022 Arrives in North Macedonia
56 students from Tajikistan, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Dubai, and Russia joined SFF’s second SEEU cohort.
Read moreBeyond the Cap and Gown: Reena Ali
From a Launchpad scholar to an SEEU graduate — and now part of the SFF team helping build the same pathway that carried her here.
Read moreGerman Language A1 Certification Ceremony, Gilgit
The first cohort of students in WWCoF’s German-language pipeline marked their A1 certification with a ceremony in Gilgit.
Read moreSEEU Cohort 2023 Arrives in North Macedonia
30 more students from Pakistan, Tajikistan, and Russia joined SFF’s third SEEU cohort, bringing the program past 115 students.
Read moreNorth American University Welcomes First Two Cohorts
9 students from Tajikistan, Portugal, and Pakistan began SFF’s new Master’s program at North American University in Houston.
Read moreCooperation Agreement Between SFF, WWCoF, and the Municipality of Bösel
The municipality of Bösel, Germany, formally welcomed cooperation with SFF and WWCoF following a business breakfast presentation earlier that year.
Read moreMy Journey & Gratitude: Shukhrat Azizmamadov
A dream MBA at Herzing University, made possible by SFF financial assistance, became a family story — his wife completed the same program, inspired by his path.
Read moreFrom Tajikistan to Tech: Bakhtibegim's Journey of Growth & Grit
From a nervous first flight to Skopje to an Erasmus exchange in Spain and a QA Engineer role in the Netherlands.
Read moreEntrepreneurship & Development Foundation (EDF) Endorses SFF
Dr. Jamaluddin H. Husain, President of the Entrepreneurship & Development Foundation (USA), writes in support of SFF’s work as an SFF advisor himself.
Read moreSFF Students Celebrate Culture in North Macedonia
Traditional dress, music, and shared meals — SFF students at SEEU mark cultural celebrations together throughout the year.
Read moreFirst "Economic Chat" Business Breakfast in Bösel
Kamruddin Shams, Amin Hassam, and Suleiman Hemani spoke to local employers in Bösel about attracting skilled workers through structured foreign pathways.
Read moreThe Shams Family Foundation Financial Assistance Process: Syed Asad Ali Shah
From Chitral to Computer Science at SEEU, navigating a visa process through Dubai and Istanbul during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read moreWWCoF Explores Collaborative Efforts in Germany
Local German press covers SFF and WWCoF's emerging partnership with Cloppenburg companies to place young Pakistanis into skilled trades.
Read moreMy Life's Tipping Point: Jabeen Mirza
From a remote region of Gilgit-Baltistan to a Computer Science degree at SEEU, funded and mentored by SFF.
Read more360 Stepeni: "From Pakistan and Tajikistan to Tetovo — The Story"
A second Macedonian outlet, 360 Stepeni, covered the same SFF-SEEU student pathway from Pakistan and Tajikistan to North Macedonia.
Read moreKlan Macedonia: "From Tajikistan and Pakistan to Tetovo"
Macedonian broadcaster Klan Macedonia profiled students from Tajikistan and Pakistan studying at SEEU through the SFF pathway.
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