Sefsafa Culture & Publishing

National Network
Égypte
Address

4 Soliman Gohar sq. Dokki
Giza
Égypte

Telephone
00201110787870
E-Mail
elbaaly@gmail.com
E-Mail (2)
elbaaly@sefsafa.net
Organisation Type
Private Company
Year of Establishment
2009
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. International/Cultural relations
  3. Others
  4. Research
General Information
Sefsafa Publishing established 2009, in Egypt. Since then Sefsafa has published more than 80 titles and proved to be one of the most active small publishing houses in Egypt. In 2013, Sefsafa added non-profit activities to its interest. Right now Sefsafa concentrates on supporting the art of comics, literature and cultural activities in the boor cities in Egypt . In 2014, Sefsafa organized with several cultural organizations the first Comics Week in Egypt. After the success of “1st Egypt Comix Week” (22-27 September 2014), Sefsafa Culture & Publishing is planning –with partners- for 2nd Egypt Comix Week (2-7 November 2015). In 2014 we established Cairo Literature Festival, writers from 13 countries attended the festival, and the Nobel Prize Winner Orhan Pamuk made the main speech. Sefsafa having two sources of finance, one from the market of books and the other is from our donors and supporters. We work with several institutions like Goethe institut, ProHelvitia and AFAQ, also we had some support from the ministry of culture in Egypt.
Mission and Objectives

Safsafa aims to encourage exchange culture between Arab region and the rest of the world, and also support Intercultural Artistic Co-Productions.

Main Projects / Activities

Publishing,
Egypt Comix Week
Cairo literature Festival

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

I think Sefsafa can help by sharing knowledge and ideas to encourage exchange culture between Arab region and the rest of the world, and also support Intercultural Artistic Co-Productions.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

To be able to work with a wide network of partners from many countries and different cultures, this will support my projects and helping me to gain my aims.

Contact (1) Full Name
Mohamed El-Baaly
Job Title
General Manager
Head of the organisation
Mohamed El- Baaly