The Southern Group for Culture and Development
9 Hassan Ahmed Rashad, 4th floor, Off Mosadak St, Dokki, 4th floor, Giza.
GIZA
Égypte
- Others
NA
NA
ALFinMOTION - Programme de mobilité - Septième édition
ALF Hands-On Appel ouvert à participation - Deuxième cycle Deuxième tour
Programme Méditerranéen Jeunesse en Action (Jeunesse Transformatrice en Action)
9 Hassan Ahmed Rashad, 4th floor, Off Mosadak St, Dokki, 4th floor, Giza.
GIZA
Égypte
NA
NA
42 Abdullah Deraz Street, off El Thawra Street, Ard El Golf, Heliopolis
Cairo
Égypte
• Forging Partnerships - working with relevant sectors of the global community to maximize the impact of peace building initiatives.
• Capacity-Building - empowering women and youth to become successful peace builders.
• Awareness Raising - promoting and mainstreaming the values of a culture of peace.
• Enhancing Dialogue - providing a platform for communication and information sharing between individuals and groups working for peace, justice and human security.
• Campaigns and advocacy - geared towards the protection and promotion of all human rights and the prevention and elimination of violence against women and children.
• Research and Publications - developing case study material that illustrate the achievements and challenges in achieving sustainable peace.
• Supporting global efforts - for peace, reconciliation and reconstruction.
Examples of recent events
- Towards Peace and Prosperity, Women: Engine of Change, January 18-19, 2006, Four Seasons Hotel, Cairo, Egypt
- Summer Peace Camps, August 2005
- Press Release: Progress of Arab Women 2004, Arabic version launch, January 11th, 2006, Cairo, Egypt
- Fundraising Event for Palestininan Children, May 16th, 2005, Cairo, Egypt
- First Ladies of the Nepad States Gather in the City of Peace, April 18th, 2005, Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
- Institute for Peace Studies Inauguration, February 15-16, 2006, Bibliotheca Alexandrina
- The UNESCO Colloquium, Women in the Service of Peace, June 8th, 2004, Paris
To just quote a few. Further information and description of more events available on our website.
39 shahid Gamal Abdel Azim Street
Begam-Shobra el Kheima
Cairo
Égypte
The purpose of the organization is to support and give allowance to:
Swedish and Egyptian students and researchers for travelling to and studying in Egypt, respectively Sweden.
Price for best translated book from Swedish to Arabic and from Arabic to Swedish
Conference activities;
Support translation of Scandinavian literature and dubbing of Swedish and Egyptian films
Financial support to Swedish Culture Center and Swedish House in Cairo.
Swedish House is run by the Egyptian non-profit association al-Moasasa al-Masreya al-Swedeya (Swedish Egyptian Institute).
Swedish House is a five-floor building, situated in Shubra al-Kheima, a poor and polluted area in a suburb to Cairo.
Here we initiate:
Accommodation for two Swedish guests
Day care center for children when their mother work or study
A center where women can be taught to read and write and also give them possibility to learn an activity where they can earn money. The goal is to give these women social protection and higher status in the society.
Library and place for studying
A center for youth to learn computer and English
We are looking for cooperation with students, voluntary workers and researchers. We are also looking for cooperation with institutes, organizations, companies etc for our projects in Egypt.
35 ELhussien Street, Elmohandsin
Giza
Égypte
1. To make young people have a strong understanding for their own culture and identity, how it is formed and how to value and respect the differences of other's culture and identity.
2. To make young people able to interact within the local and international society and be able to build relationships
3. To promote the concept of social entrepreneurship and sustainability and innovation among young people.
4. To assist young people to be able to Identify their life and career objectives in relation to their social initiative.
5. To develop organizational skills of young people to be able to plan and manage effectively their youth initiatives.
6. To acquire young people with the interpersonal skills needed to be active citizens.
7. Encourage young people to initiate their own community development initiative.
8. Train Young people on how to use new social media to promote their social action projects.
Our Programs
1. Capacity Building
• Social Entrepreneurship Camps
• Active Citizens Program
• Soft Skills
• Social Projects Planning and Management
• Public Policy Analysis and Writing Policy Recommendation Papers
• Debating Skills – Young Arab Voices
2. Mentoring and Coaching
• Supporting Youth social projects
• One-to-one mentoring and coaching
• Peer-to-peer support group
3. Incubation
Providing a legal umbrella for the nascent social initiatives established by young people till they are ready to operate independently
4. Career Guidance
• Skills assessment
• Career Determination
• Career Planning
• Career mentoring
5. Event Organization
• Employment and Volunteering Fairs in Non Profit Organizations
• Youth Exchanges
• Workshops and Seminars
6. Advocacy Campaigns
CanYaMakan Advocacy Project www.canyamakan.org
• “Can Ya Makan” project aimed at advocating for youth participation in policy making. The project adopted a comprehensive methodology.
• As it started first by building the capacities of youth in the field of public policy analysis and writing policy recommendation papers.
• The young people were then divided into five teams, each worked on a specific societal problem for which they developed their own policy recommendation and a policy brief.
Although Think Tank Development Solutions was established in 2014, but the founders have more then 14 years of experience in community development in the national, regional, international and euromed level. Their experinces varied from working with governmental organizatiom, international organizations and NGOs.
We can contribute with our expereince and knowledge in the different developmental issue with the other partners. Also we can contribute through introducing new ideas for projects and programs that feeds in the network's mandate and help the partners to play effective role in the network.
Our strategic approach is to work through partnership, we been partnering with all organizations that shares with us the same mandate or work with the same target group, such as Governemtnal Institutios Public Universities, Private sector, NGOs, Student activites, and youth initiatives.
I believe ALF Network has a diverse expertise of members that would be a great added value to the work we do, either through direct partnerships or through the gained expereinces from the experties and practices of the member organizations.
By joining the ALF Netwrok, we give more opportunities to our young beneficiaries to interact with many experiences and reach more development opportunities.
8 Gmohoria st, Abdeen, Downtown, Cairo
Cairo
Cairo Governorate
11613
Égypte
At Thinking Academy, we stand at the forefront of social transformation, championing the cause of community development and resilience in the heart of Egypt. Our vision is a harmonious society where refugees, migrants, and host communities can all prosper together. Through our comprehensive approach encompassing education, youth empowerment, health care, environmentalism, and gender equality, we are paving the way for a future where every individual has the opportunity to achieve their fullest potential.
No. of employees: 15
Budgetary of the last year: 380,000 EGP
Sources of funding: it depends on the projects we acquire.
Modalities of action: projects
Thinking Academy Mandate
• Our Mission: To empower, educate, and elevate the lives of refugees, migrants, and host communities in Egypt through sustainable and inclusive development initiatives.
• Our Pillars:
a) Youth Empowerment: Recognizing the transformative power of the younger generation, Thinking Academy nurtures this potential through dynamic youth empowerment programs. We provide platforms for skill development, leadership, and active citizenship, employability and entrepreneurship education that equip young people to be agents of positive change in their communities.
b) Gender Equality: At the core of our work lies a strong commitment to gender equality. We actively work to dismantle inequalities and empower all genders, particularly focusing on women and girls, to ensure that their voices are heard and their talents are recognized and nurtured.
c) Environmentalism: In our pursuit of sustainability, we empower our communities to be guardians of the environment. Our environmental programs are designed to foster eco-consciousness and practical action, from local clean-up campaigns to educational workshops on conservation and responsible stewardship.
d) Health Care: Our commitment to holistic community wellness is reflected in our health care endeavours. We provide access to essential medical services, preventive health education, and mental health support, ensuring that well-being is a collective achievement, not a privilege.
• Our Commitment:
o To Youth: Foster a generation of informed, empowered, and proactive youth who are equipped to lead their communities towards a brighter future.
o To Refugees and Migrants: Provide the tools, resources, and support necessary to build a new life with dignity, self-sufficiency, and hope.
o To Healthcare: Ensure access to comprehensive health care services that promote physical and mental well-being for all, without discrimination.
o To the Environment: Advocate for and practice environmental protection and sustainability, instilling a sense of responsibility towards our shared planet.
o To Gender Equality: Promote and uphold gender equality, working to create spaces where all genders can prosper through equitable opportunities and rights.
• Our Approach:
o Incorporate community-driven solutions that reflect the needs and voices of those we serve.
o Collaborate with local and international partners to magnify impact and foster innovation.
o Uphold transparency, accountability, and excellence in all our endeavours.
• Our Manifesto
We, at Thinking Academy, believe in the power of ideas, the strength of community, and the boundless potential of the human spirit.
We Envision:
o A world where education is the bridge to opportunities and a tool for overcoming the challenges of displacement and integration.
o A society where every young person can dream big and act boldly to realize those dreams.
o A community where health and well-being are prioritized, ensuring a strong foundation for growth and prosperity.
o An environment that is nurtured and respected, safeguarding its riches for the present and future generations.
o A future where gender does not dictate one's path or potential, and equality is the norm, not the exception.
We Believe:
o Every individual has the right to live a life marked by dignity, respect, and opportunity.
o Empowerment comes through education, which unlocks doors to self-determination and societal contributions.
o Health is a universal right that underpins the vitality and productivity of communities.
o Environmental stewardship is a collective responsibility essential for the survival and flourishing of our planet.
o Gender equity is fundamental to the fabric of a just and progressive society.
Through these interconnected programs, Thinking Academy is not just an institution, but a movement. We are dedicated to nurturing a resilient society where education empowers, health is safeguarded, the environment is cherished, and gender equality is realized.
Our Previous Projects:
1. Interactive Theatre – ToT Mobilizing Creative Arts for Prevention of GBV
o Summary: This project used interactive theatre to engage communities in discussions about gender-based violence (GBV). It focused on training 30 individuals as trainers in this method. These trainers are equipped to introduce and facilitate similar projects in their own communities.
o Key Activities: Activities included creating and performing theatrical pieces that highlight issues related to GBV, conducting workshops to explore these themes, and facilitating post-performance discussions to encourage audience engagement.
o Deliverables Achieved: The primary deliverable was a cohort of 30 trained individuals, who bring their new skills and knowledge back to their communities. This leads to broader awareness and understanding of GBV issues.
2. Sports for Development – Gender-based violence sports training
o Summary: This project was designed to raise awareness of gender-based violence within a specific governorate, using sport as a means to engage and educate.
o Key Activities: The project included sporting events or tournaments tied with educational workshops or campaigns about GBV. The sporting element serves to attract and engage participants, while the workshops provide the educational component.
o Deliverables Achieved: The primary deliverable was the increased awareness and understanding of GBV among the 90 youth who participated. Other deliverables could include the creation of ongoing sports programs or clubs with a focus on GBV education.
3. Young Mediterranean Voices (YMV) 2020
o Summary: This project cultivated a culture of dialogue and acceptance among young people across seven governorates. The goal was to encourage young people to engage in constructive dialogue about differences and to foster a spirit of tolerance and understanding.
o Key Activities: The project included workshops or seminars on effective communication, intercultural understanding, and conflict resolution. It also provided platforms, such as debate clubs or public speaking events, for young people to practice and demonstrate these skills.
o Deliverables Achieved: The primary deliverable was the direct impact on the 122-participating youth, who gained valuable skills and experiences. In the longer term, these young people contribute to a more tolerant and understanding culture in their communities.
4. Egypt Debate Club 2030
o Summary: This project used debates as a tool to engage youth and spread awareness about sustainable development goals. It targeted 210 youths across several governorates.
o Key Activities: Activities included organizing debate competitions, conducting workshops on sustainable development, and promoting youth participation in policy discussions.
o Deliverables Achieved: The primary deliverable was the increased awareness of sustainable development goals among the participating youth. This project also cultivated critical thinking and public speaking skills among the youth.
5. Youth Voices Project 2022
o Summary: This project aimed to enhance young people’s skills and develop a culture of dialogue about climate change challenges. It targeted 110 youth across multiple governorates.
o Key Activities: Activities included conducting workshops, organizing discussion forums, and promoting youth participation in climate change policy discussions.
o Deliverables Achieved: The primary deliverable was the enhanced knowledge and understanding of climate change among the participants. This project also helped youth develop their public speaking and debate skills.
6. Youth Voices Project 2023
o Summary: This project was a continuation of the Youth Voices Project 2022, with the same focus on climate change and youth engagement. It targeted a different group of youth, expanding its reach.
o Key Activities: Activities were likely similar to the 2022 project, including workshops, discussion forums, and promotion of youth participation in policy discussions.
o Deliverables Achieved: The deliverables would also be similar to the 2022 project, contributing to an increased understanding of climate change among the participating youth and the development of public speaking and debate skills.
7. Gender-based Sexual and Mental Health, Gender-based Violence and Combating Harassment and Safe Space
o Summary: This project aimed to address multiple aspects of gender-based violence and harassment, focusing on both prevention and response. It likely provided resources and support for victims and worked to educate the broader community about these issues.
o Key Activities: Activities may have included conducting workshops and awareness campaigns about gender-based violence, providing counselling and support for victims, and creating safe spaces for discussions and healing.
o Deliverables Achieved: The main deliverables were increased awareness of gender-based violence and harassment in target communities, the provision of support services for victims, and the establishment of safe spaces where individuals can discuss these issues freely and safely.
10 Mohamed Eknal Street from Sharawi Street. Loran. Fifth floor,
Alexandria
Égypte
• Working for updating Egypt through the presentation of rational visions passed on Egyptian reference about the economical, social and cultural aspects of the Egyptian development project and the country preparation issues.
• Moreover, the association works for forming a public opinion which is able to adopt, develop and achieve these visions through:
o preparing studies and researches with an independent national direction which is aware of the changes and the latest developments of this age and working on spreading them by all available means
o influencing decision makers by demanding and gaining support for the updating Egypt issues.
In cultural activity: organize 12 seminars and 3 meetings
In education: organize 6 seminars and 3 workshops and 3 salons discussing the existing issues.
In economic: organize 2 workshops every month.
In irrigation and agriculture: organize 3 seminars and 6 Salons working on different subjects.
Nile Faithful Festival:
An annual project contains a children computations in different fields , Drawing on asphalt, Poetic night, A Fair plastic arts, choral party, scientific conference, trips for national projects.
37 Algalaa, Victoria
Alexandria
Alexandria Governorate
Égypte
The organization consisted of a director, executive manager, general coordinator, financial officer, administrative officer, secretary, program coordinator, volunteers coordinator (with 2-4 volunteers) and logistic officer. Using this resource, we can implement projects by applying for open calls in the fields of art, handcrafts, women empowerment, and gender issues, such as the British Council, the Centre d'etude Alexandrines - CEAlex, the French Institute in Egypt, GIZ, Medico International, the Minority Right Group, the Mediterranean Women's Fund, and Torraha is also involved in a number of European Solidarity Corps projects and Erasmus+ projects. As of today, we have implemented 19 projects in various fields for community development and empowerment of women, youth, children, and refugees from different nationalities since the company was established in 2014. More details are available in the enclosed profile
Mission:
Empowering women socially and economically, while promoting opportunities for youth and children to create a space for dialogue and expression through creative means.
Objectives
Providing art as a space for dialogue, expression and inclusion of socially excluded groups in order to enable them to participate in formulating sustainable development priorities.
Generate training opportunities on creative practices to raise awareness in social environments that are less fortunate in accessing public services.
Develop partnerships, networks, and coordination at the local, regional, and international levels in order to enrich the programs with different visions and experiences related to global changes and the requirements of community compatibility with them.
Organizing awareness and advocacy campaigns that are necessary to create an environment stimulating innovation and creativity in order to integrate young artists into gender issues.
Field of work: Planning, implementing, and managing programs, training, and cultural spaces using art as a bridge to development, especially for those in need. Our main activities include art, social, and heritage projects.
Details concerning the implemented project are available in the enclosed profile
• Teamwork with diverse experiences from different backgrounds in cultural and developmental work, each one of them has participated according to his/her job in many national and international institutions, projects, and activities.
• A good track record of managing national and international volunteers -
• A team of local and international volunteers; Torraha has succeeded in obtaining accreditation as a partner in Erasmus+ program ,ESC
• Good networking with domestic and international partners
• Legal registration type: The institution is legally registered as a Limited Liability
• Company, which allows a wider margin of freedom in dealing with governmental interference.
• Torraha has a branch at Siwa Oasis that enables Torraha to implement projects concerned with heritage, crafts, gender, youth, and education within the oasis.
• Hedigda Camp is being developed as an artistic space to host artistic and cultural events in Siwa Oasis
our work' policy is based on the concept of "women to women support", and the empowerment of women contributes more to the well-being of society as a whole, and that the change in social attitude requires a cultural change, in addition to empowering women economically to achieve their financial independence. Torraha has realized the nature and size of its role in the local community, so it adopted the strategy of networking with other organizations and partners to be more effective in that context, for example, Torraha has carried out a project titled "My Right" in cooperation with the British Council to train 200 young people on the concept of citizenship and gender, the outputs of this project were 4 artistic initiatives to combat violence against women.
Also, Torraha has participated with "The New Woman Foundation" in projects related to domestic violence against women and unpaid domestic labor. Furthermore, Torraha has developed health awareness programs based on gender issues by using artistic means to allow the beneficiaries to express themselves and their own experiences. Torraha has also expanded its projects to include women of different nationalities because as observed, at the time when seeking asylum is imposing more restrictions on females, they were forced to leave their homes and their lives, meanwhile, they are facing an increased burden of adapting to new communities.
Torraha has implemented several vocational programs that targeted mainly women with initial experiences to consolidate and develop their competence to obtain job opportunities and sources of income for them - as well as prepare them to become training cadres.
Also, the involvement of young people was not limited to gender issues, but also extended to programs related to the possession of tools for free expression, Torraha is committed to putting forward the concepts of gender equality in its work with all targeted groups.
10 Abd El Fatah Yahia - El ramel Station
Alexandria
Égypte
Our projects concerned with the development of women and children using the Fine and Performing Arts and handicrafts, as well as the development of artistic and cultural skills of young people and support for modern art initiatives, either by providing spaces for artistic practices and display the result of training or by providing appropriate expertise and training available Care about the existence of new partnerships and joint ventures also care about the exchange of cultures where useful in expanding the scope of work for us and contributes to the support of practical experience and administrative and technical Through our work with women, children and the socially excluded in particular will benefit from the partnership in this project, where the development of trainees and participants' skills and share their experiences with others from different community backgrounds.
Torraha goals:
Using creative practices as an entrance to dialogue and expression in order to merge and empower socially marginalized groups;
Innovate training opportunities of creative practices to increase awareness among milieu disadvantaged;
Organize awareness campaigns to create motivated ambience for integrating young artists in gender-based issues;
Develop training program that covers domestic, regional and global partnerships and networking to enrich the program;
Organize awareness campaigns to create motivating ambience for integrating young artists in gender-based issues.
Creating and managing training and HR centers in different fields;
Cultural training of general performing arts;
Managing art exhibitions spaces ,managing art events and festivals locally inside and outside Egypt;
Holding and managing exhibitions, seminars, events and conferences inside and outside Egypt;
Training on Plastic arts and managing social and development projects;
Offering all services related to the artistic and social training;
Offering consultation related to all above mentioned except legal advices.
We are looking forward to the effective contribution as Torraha , as an organization , works through two aspects: an artistic and developmental aspect that target women,and we seeking to provide an art ' model for social responsibility and the inclusion of young artists in expressing the issues of their local societies.
Torraha seeks to enhance its presence localy by recruit expertise and holding local and international partnerships that allow implementation of more integrated projects for the benefit of the target groups and our issues that we are moraly commited to
5 Street Mosque Desouky Mansheya fourth round
N-A
Alex
Égypte
Torraha meaning a fishing net and working in the field of arts, culture and community development through the arts
Tarahh aimed at training and the transfer of expertise in the arts and crafts of contemporary and heritage and seeks to networking groups in different geographic areas to work together to empower society, especially women and children through the arts and culture
Training on handicraft heritage and contemporary
And practical training for children and women of Fine Arts
Participation in the artistic Events in Alexandria
Torraha seeks to cooperate with members of the Egyptian network in the establishment and promotion of cultural and developmental projects and work on the transfer of expertise and networking between groups
Share experiences with other institutions that have the same goals and add new experiences to our organization and work on networking among groups and institutions in different geographic areas to work together to enrich the culture, arts and heritage preservation and empowerment of civil society
El-Shatr, El-Khamis, New Maadi, Block 3/1
Cairo
Égypte
To improve the lives of Egyptians in local communities in all aspects. Democracy, human rights , community development. Our focus is youth development, cultural dialogue and cultural exchange. Friendships among different nations as well.
Youth meetings for bridging the gap after the revolution. Cultural dialogue between Egyptian youth and Turkish youth. Team building sessions with various youth to develop mutual projects and joint activities.