Shams Family Foundation
Shams FamilyFoundation

Destination

Where We Find the Opportunity

Global West — Partner Network. Educational and professional partners who share our values.

GermanyUSANorth Macedonia

Germany

430+ active students

USA

NAU pathway, Houston

North Macedonia

112 students, SEEU

Three countries, one network — where prepared candidates land, train, and build a career. Hover a marker to see how each fits into the pipeline.

  • Germany430+ active students
  • USANAU pathway, Houston
  • North Macedonia112 students, SEEU

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Germany

430+

Primary destination with 430+ active students in German-language preparation. Integration support through FBAS Germany once candidates arrive.

Partners

FBAS Germany, HWK Guild (600+ employers)

USA

9, Cohorts 1 & 2

Educational pathway partnership with North American University (Houston), opening a Master’s-level track for students from Central Asia, Pakistan, and Portugal.

Partners

North American University

North Macedonia

112

The first full LaunchPad cohort partnership, with South East European University hosting students across Computer Science, Business, and other high-demand fields.

Partners

SEEU, WWCoF

The Destination Ecosystem

Who We Work With

Educational Institutions

Universities and vocational schools that provide placement and certification for SFF students.

Employer Network

Companies across Germany and beyond that hire SFF-trained professionals through structured pathways.

WWCoF Partners

Foundations within the World Wide Council of Foundations that coordinate cross-border mobility.

Government Bodies

Immigration and credential recognition authorities that enable legal mobility pathways.

WWCoF — World Wide Council of Foundations

A Network, Not an Island

SFF is not alone in this mission. Through the WWCoF network, we coordinate with foundations across the globe — sharing best practices, coordinating placements, and building an institutional infrastructure that serves students no matter where they come from or where they aspire to go.

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