Yara Yousry
Egyptian Architect, Sustainability Advocate & Award-Winning Entrepreneur
Texula
Yara Yousry is an Egyptian architect, 2025 ReGen Fellow at the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, sustainability advocate, and award-winning entrepreneur recognized by the IUCN as a changemaker and a top-six finalist at the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards.
A graduate of The American University in Cairo and a 2025 START Fellow at the University of St. Gallen, she co-founded Texula (formerly Bahtinet), a social enterprise transforming banana tree waste into biodegradable premium textile fibers that replace synthetic textiles, protect marine life, and empower rural women. Her work spans architecture, sustainable materials, and community-driven solutions, uniting design, environmental advocacy, and social impact.
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