Started by a girl.
Grown by thousands.
Yalla Success is a youth-led movement building the pathways that didn't exist for us - so every young Arab woman can lead, not just dream.
In 2024, Sarah El Gabery was 16 and frustrated. Talented young Arab women around her were full of ambition but had nowhere to go - no mentors, no internships, no community that understood their unique challenges.
So she built one. What started as a small network has grown into a community of 25,000+ women across 15 countries, with 120+ internships placed, 40+ workshops delivered, and partnerships with organizations like the UN Foundation, Girl Up, and GIZ.
Everything we build is free. Financial barriers shouldn't decide who gets to lead. We're here to change the math.
Sarah El Gabery
Founder & CEO
"I started Yalla Success because I knew what it felt like to not know where to start. I didn't want other girls to feel alone in figuring it all out."
Sarah founded Yalla Success at 16 in Egypt, driven by a simple realization: talented young Arab women surrounded her, but resources to help them grow were nowhere to be found. She decided to build what she needed.
What started as connecting a few friends with opportunities has scaled into a movement reaching 25,000+ women across 15 countries. Sarah now leads alongside co-founder Remas El Gabery and a dedicated team of directors and regional ambassadors.
In 2025, UN Women Egypt nominated Sarah to join the United Nations Egypt Youth Advisory Board - recognition of her work building pathways where none existed.
Our impact in numbers
What started as a small community has grown into a movement reaching young Arab women across the globe.
Global alignment
Our programs directly contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Quality Education
Free workshops, skill-building programs, and accessible resources for all.
Gender Equality
Empowering young Arab women to lead in spaces where they are underrepresented.
Reduced Inequalities
Breaking down geographic and financial barriers to opportunity.
Our partners
We're proud to work alongside organizations that believe in opening doors for young Arab women. These partnerships make our programs possible.
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Whether you're ready to join the community, volunteer your expertise, or explore career opportunities, there's a place for you.