About This Project

CAIRO -- The revolution isn't over. The historic events of the 'January 25 Revolution' that toppled the government of Hosni Mubarak are still unfolding here as a tense and changing Egypt prepares for parliamentary elections on November 28, making the journey from Tahrir Square to the ballot box.

The elections mark a turning point in a new Egypt as the country seeks to transition from the heady days of the demonstrations in Tahrir Square to military rule and now to the hope for a new democracy. To chronicle the dramatic change in Egypt, GlobalPost in partnership with the Open Hands Initiative brought together a team of 17 top, young Egyptian and American journalists.

This team of reporters seeks to tell the story of Egypt's 'unfinished revolution,' searching for stories that will enlighten and inform GlobalPost's audience on the historic events still unfolding in Cairo. Embracing the mission of Open Hands Initiative "to support people-to-people understanding around the world," this fellowship brings together this team of Egyptian and American reporters through a firm belief that working together they can produce stronger news coverage.

Their work in the field will be chronicled in this blog "Tahrir Square" and will culminate with a GlobalPost "Special Report" in the lead up to the parliamentary elections scheduled for November.