The Portland Trust established Fursa in 2020 to address the underemployment of outstanding Arab engineers and STEM graduates. The program targets high-achieving Arab BSc computer science graduates who face unique challenges in securing entry-level positions in the industry, such as geographical barriers, a lack of relevant networks and role models, and less practical experience. Despite these obstacles, Fursa candidates are driven to prove themselves. 
 

Fursa provided a supportive pathway for high-achieving Arab BSc Computer Science graduates to obtain skilled tech employment. Selected participants underwent training in high-demand technologies and soft skills. 
 

Fursa's dedication to their success paid off, as over 92% of the participants were placed in leading tech companies as junior developers, a position that was previously inaccessible to them. In just two years, Fursa had become a true gateway to opportunity for young Arab talent, transforming lives and breaking down barriers in the process.