Mariam Solika
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Mariam Solika is an Egyptian media entrepreneur, journalist and youth advocate. She is the founder and chief executive officer (CEO) of The Good News (TGN), a digital media platform focused on positive storytelling and youth opportunities in the Arab world. In 2025, she was selected as one of the United Nations Young Leaders for the Sustainable Development Goals.[1]
Early life and education
Solika is Egyptian. She studied television and journalism at Misr International University, graduating in 2021.
As a university student, Solika was involved in Amena, a media initiative addressing gender-based violence in Egypt. The project developed from a graduation documentary examining the digital anti-sexual-harassment movement in Egypt.[2]
Career
Solika developed an interest in journalism, digital storytelling and youth-focused communications before establishing The Good News. Her work subsequently expanded into international youth advocacy and climate communications.
The Good News
Solika founded The Good News (TGN) in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. The platform emerged from her desire to highlight positive stories and developments at a time when much news coverage was focused on the negative effects of the pandemic.[3]
The Good News subsequently developed into a youth-oriented digital media platform covering stories about young people, community initiatives, opportunities and social developments across the Arab world. According to the United Nations, the platform reaches more than 20 million people monthly and has connected more than 20,000 young people with learning and leadership opportunities.[1]
Youth advocacy and climate communications
Solika has worked in youth communications connected to the United Nations Climate Change Conferences, including COP27, COP28 and COP29. Her work has involved amplifying youth perspectives in international climate discussions.[3]
Her work has also been referenced in youth-engagement material associated with the United Nations climate process.[4]
United Nations Young Leader for the SDGs
In 2025, Solika was selected as one of 17 United Nations Young Leaders for the Sustainable Development Goals. The programme recognises young people whose work contributes to sustainable development, human rights and peace and security.[5]
The United Nations identifies Solika as the founder and CEO of The Good News in its profile of the 2025 cohort.[1]
According to Nile FM, Solika was selected from more than 33,000 applicants from more than 150 countries and became the first Egyptian woman selected for the programme.[6]
Recognition
In 2023, Solika was named UNICEF Egypt's "Most Inspiring Youth", according to Africa Renewal.[3]
She has also been profiled by Fast Company Middle East for her work as founder and CEO of The Good News.[7]
In 2025, Solika was selected for the inaugural Creators Ventures Accelerator, a programme operated by 500 Global and Creators HQ.[8]
In 2026, Solika was featured as a speaker at the St. Gallen Symposium, where she was presented as a media entrepreneur and youth leader.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Mariam Solika". United Nations Youth Office. Retrieved 22 August 2026.
- ↑ "Amena: A Safe Haven for Egyptian Survivors of Gender-Based Violence". Egyptian Streets. 2 February 2022. Retrieved 22 August 2026.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Mariam Solika: Empowering Young Voices Through Hope Driven Media". Africa Renewal. 26 May 2026. Retrieved 22 August 2026.
- ↑ Youth Stocktake Report 2023 (PDF) (Report). United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. Retrieved 22 August 2026.
- ↑ "United Nations Youth Office Announces 17 New Young Leaders for the Sustainable Development Goals". United Nations Youth Office. 24 October 2025. Retrieved 22 August 2026.
- ↑ "Mariam Solika: The First Egyptian Woman Named Among the UN's 2025 Young Leaders for the SDGs". Nile FM. 29 October 2025. Retrieved 22 August 2026.
- ↑ "Mariam Solika". Fast Company Middle East. Retrieved 22 August 2026.
- ↑ "500 Global and Creators HQ Announce Inaugural Cohort of Creators and Founders". Business Wire. 30 October 2025. Retrieved 22 August 2026.
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