Alexandria Business Association

National Network
Egypt
Address

52 Horreya Avenue
Alexandria
Egypt

Telephone
0020 (0)3 4848978
Telephone (other)
0020 (0)3 4873279
Fax
0020 (0)3 4872411 - 0020 (0)3 4872206
E-Mail
hshennawy@aba.org.eg
E-Mail (2)
aba@aba.org.eg
Mobile Phone
0020 (0)10 5402510
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
1988
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Human rights
  3. International/Cultural relations
  4. Media
  5. Religion
General Information
Alexandria Business Association began its activities in 1983 to provide support to the private sector, promote the interests of the business community, provide networking opportunities, consolidate business and social ties and present members’ views to the government. This concept soon developed beyond advocacy to encompass community service. The Alexandria Business Association was registered in March 1988 as a non-profit, non-government organization.
Mission and Objectives

Developing a pro-active approach as a professional business association in representing and supporting its members’ interests in the business environment in Alexandria, Egypt and abroad.
Boosting the city of Alexandria industrially, economically and socially, enhancing Alexandria’s role as an important business hub in the region by improving workforce education and training, encouraging international business investment and opening new markets thus helping achieve economic prosperity and worldwide recognition.

Main Projects / Activities

ABA Activities include:
1) Lobbying, undertaken separately and in co-operation with other bodies in the Egyptian society.
2) Providing members with information about the general business environment, with knowledge and know-how, and with keys of access to foreign markets, in order to improve their capability to face the challenges of globalization.
3) Social services, as part of a business community that believes in its responsibility to improve the welfare of its employees, their working and living conditions, and in shaping the future of their communities.
Services provided to Members:
1- Provide members with current information about local and foreign markets.
2- Organize seminars and events that address economic issues of interest to businessmen.
3- Organize business delegations to visit foreign markets and participate in government missions.

Contact (1) Full Name
Ms. Hanem El-Shennawy (Executive Director)
Head of the organisation
Mr. Mohamed Ragab (President)
Contact (2) Full Name
Ms. Asmaa Freig (Foreign Affairs Coordinator)

Alphabetical for Solidarity with the Woman -

National Network
Egypt
Address

81 A Selim Al-Awal street- Helmiet Elzayton Square- El fahim Tower – level 4
Cairo
Egypt

Telephone
00202-2632772
Fax
00202-26327722
E-Mail
aswlady@hotmail.com
E-Mail (2)
ehabsoltan@hotmail.com
Mobile Phone
20101616223
Mobile Phone (other)
20122857048
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2007
Fields of Activity
  1. Others
General Information
1. the organization is NGO follow the law of 84/2002 and it is legalized at May 2007 under number 6931,number of saff 10. 2. the budgetary resource avalible in a year is self finincing and seeking for grants. 3. sources of funding: self finincing and seeking for grants. 4.projects, exchanges, seminars, scholarships 5. no parnters involved in the organzation as it is newly established.
Mission and Objectives

Our mission is the voluntary work to protect the democratic acquirers and practice of positive role in pushing the Journey of reform through the voluntary work on woman rights especially and Egyptian society freedom as general, and preparing the applied studies, researches and consultations in field of woman freedom, her recent state, her problems and ways of solving; in addition to doing all helpful activities related to this field from conferences, symposiums, and workshops as a contribution in encouragement of the woman for effective participation in the Egyptian society and also to confront any violations come in contact with the Egyptian woman.

Main Projects / Activities

the organization seeks to find fund to the following projects: 1. human is your rights. 2. elevate the awareness with the FGM harms and resistance of it. 3. establish report about the women status.

Contact (1) Full Name
Rania Zien Eldien Afifi
Head of the organisation
Ehab Abd Elghafar Soltan
Contact (2) Full Name
Rabaa Mohamed Elkhatam

Egyptian Society for Intercultural Exchange – AFS Egypt

National Network
Egypt
Address

53, Amman St. Mohandseen
Giza
Egypt

Telephone
02 3360283
Telephone (other)
02 3373266
Fax
23369304
E-Mail
Sherifa.fayez@afs.org
E-Mail (2)
Hoda.mahmoud@afs.org
Mobile Phone
010 1195577- Sherifa but not to be used unless urg
Mobile Phone (other)
010 0101151516
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
1982
Fields of Activity
  1. International/Cultural relations
  2. Youth and education
General Information
• AFS IP operations started in Egypt in 1959. Since 1980, AFS IP program operations have been coordinated through the national office in Egypt: Egyptian Society for Intercultural Exchange.. • 2. membership fees, participation fees from participants on programs, proceeds from events. • AFS Egypt is responsible for sending Egyptian youth on cultural exchange programs all over the globe- to over twenty countries. In addition, AFS Egypt hosts young adults from abroad who have a strong desire to learn about and understand the culture of Egypt • Different ministries, NGOs, international partners, local authorities in Egypt, schools and students nationwide.
Mission and Objectives

ESIE/ AFS is an international, voluntary, non-governmental, non-profit organization that provides intercultural learning opportunities to help people develop the knowledge, skills and understanding needed to create a more just and peaceful world. As an international organization, AFS IP is made up of 50 partner organizations- with presence in six continents- coordinating 11,000 exchange paths between eighty countries around the globe every year. With a vast experience in the world of youth exchange- since 1919.

Main Projects / Activities

AFS IP operations started in Egypt in 1959. Since 1980, AFS IP program operations have been coordinated through the national office in Egypt: Egyptian Society for Intercultural Exchange. AFS Egypt is responsible for sending Egyptian youth on cultural exchange programs all over the globe- to over twenty countries. In addition, AFS Egypt hosts young adults from abroad who have a strong desire to learn about and understand the culture of Egypt. These young leaders live with an Egyptian family and either volunteer their time to work on a community-based project in the area or attend an academic year in an Egyptian high school.
The AFS network is volunteer-based comprised of host families, host schools, volunteers, and AFS staff.

Contact (1) Full Name
Sherifa Fayez
Head of the organisation
Sherifa Fayez National Director
Contact (2) Full Name
Hoda Mahmoud

Association for Health and Environmental Development (AHED)

National Network
Egypt
Address

17 Beirut Street, Appt. 501-505, Heliopolis
Cairo
Egypt

Telephone
00 20 (0)2 2565613
Telephone (other)
00 20 (0)2 2574653
Fax
00 20 (0)2 2565612
E-Mail
ahednet@ahedegypt.org
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
1987
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. Democracy and community development
  3. Gender
  4. Heritage
  5. Human rights
  6. International/Cultural relations
  7. Media
  8. Research
  9. Youth and education
General Information
AHED is an Egyptian Non-Governmental Organization established and registered with the Ministry of Social Affairs in November 1987, and mandated in 1998 to work anywhere in Egypt. With a current membership of about 100 individuals, AHED is formed of a multi-disciplinary group of people striving to assist in the development and implementation of alternative policies and systems in the areas of health, disability and environment that respond to the needs and rights of Egyptian society as a whole, and the most disadvantaged and marginalized groups in particular. In its work, it seeks to facilitate the full participation of marginalized groups and the development of organizations that represent their interests.
Mission and Objectives

MISSION
We view ourselves neither as a research organization formulating alternative strategies in a vacuum, nor a service provider, but rather a catalyst for change through evidence-based advocacy supported throughout by direct links with communities and their realities.
STRATEGIC GOALS AND GENERAL OBJECTIVES
• Assist in identifying appropriate strategies and policies which particularly respond to the needs and rights of the most disadvantaged and marginalized groups in the areas of health, disability and environment.
• Raise awareness, initiate and promote dialogue, debate and analysis, and advocate issues related to the above through campaigning, dissemination of information and publications, convening meetings, training, etc.
• Develop and/or assist in the development of grassroots comprehensive interventions/models through which these strategies can be tested and evaluated, and lessons learned disseminated
• Help strengthening cooperation and coordination among the different stakeholders concerned with the above areas, particularly amongst civil society groups

Main Projects / Activities

FUNCTIONAL STRUCTURE
AHED functions through three thematic programs - which are organically-linked - namely the Health Policies and Systems Program (HPSP), Disability Program (DP) and the Environment and Development Program (EDP). In addition, the Resources, Information, Publications and Documentation Unit and the Administrative and Financial Unit both play an essential role in supporting the three programs.
CURRENT PROGRAM PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES
Health Policies and Systems Program (HPSP)
•Compiling and regularly updating a report for wide circulation on the current Status of Health and Health Services in Egypt (Egyptian Health Watch).
Disability Program (DP)
•Empowerment of persons with special needs (PSN) and their families, and assisting their initiatives towards the establishing their own organizations to represent their own needs and advocate for their rights
Environment and Development Program (EDP)
Overall:
•Working to widen existing space and promote new ways to channel and facilitate the expression and defense of people's resource-related claims into the legal-institutional arena
Resources, Publications, and Documentation Unit

Contact (1) Full Name
Dr. Eman Hassan; Executive Director, AHED
Head of the organisation
Dr. Alaa Shukrallah; Chairperson, AHED
Contact (2) Full Name
Dr. Hani Serag; Director, Health Policies and Systems Program, AHED

Al Ahram Centre for Political & Strategic Studies

National Network
Egypt
Address

3 Al Galaa Street, New Building, 11th Floor
Cairo
Egypt

Telephone
0020 (0)2 7705262
Telephone (other)
0020 (0)2 578603
Fax
0020 (0)2 7703229
E-Mail
acpss@ahram.org.eg
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
1968
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
General Information
Al-Ahram Center for Political and Strategic Studies (ACPSS) was established in 1968 as an independent research unit functioning within the framework of Al-Ahram Foundation. Al-Ahram Center for Political and Strategic Studies (ACPSS) is headed by Director, Dr. Abdel Moneim Said, and is assisted by a number of scholars • Deputy Directors: Dr. Mohamed Sayed Said Dr. Taha Abdel Alim Counselor El-sayed Yassin Advisors: Dr.Ali El-Dine Hilal Dr.Osama El-ghazaly Harb Dr.Mohamed Kadry Said Mr.Hany Hhokralla Assistant Directors: 1 Mr. Nabil Abdel Fattah (Publishing) 2. Dr. Olfat Agha (External communications) 3. Dr. Abdel Alim Mohamed (Internal communications) 4. Dr. Wahid Abdel Megid (Research) 5. Dr. Hassan Abu Taleb (Internet) •There are at present a total of 35 staff members of the ACPSS: • 19 Scholars • 9 Researchers • 7 Administrative Personnel
Mission and Objectives

ACPSS seeks through its activities to spread awareness to the Arab and Egyptian public opinion about strategic issues of the world in general and of the Arab world and Egypt in specific to aide in the decision-making process.
ACPSS cooperates with university professors and researchers on both regional and international levels. It undertakes multidisciplinary research dealing with regional and international developments, as well as Egyptian strategic, political, economic, and social affairs.
Thus, the center is interested in communicating with political leaders, decision makers, legislative bodies, political organizations, parties, and government, scientific and international politics circles, political analysts and researchers, the press and media, and the general population.
Areas of Research
ACPSS studies issues of international politics that have a bearing on the Middle East in general, and the Arab-Israeli conflict in particular. These include:
• Major changes of the international system
• Conflict resolution

Main Projects / Activities

The Centre publishes the Arab Strategic Report since 1985.
It is also involved in the publication of several books, periodicals, weekly articles, as well as in the organisation of seminars, and finally the undertaking of surveys and studies on areas related to its field of research.

Contact (1) Full Name
Mr. Amr El Shobki
Head of the organisation
Dr. Abdel Moneim El Said (Director)

AIESEC - Egypt

National Network
Egypt
Address

4C, Road 231, Degla, Maadi
Cairo
Egypt

Telephone
(+202) 520 3149
Fax
(+202) 520 3149
E-Mail
Meg_riad@yahoo.com
E-Mail (2)
egypt@aiesec.net
Mobile Phone
(+2) 012 230 7528
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
1974
Fields of Activity
  1. Human rights
  2. International/Cultural relations
  3. Others
  4. Youth and education
General Information
1. AIESEC Egypt has a National Committee that manages the different Local Committees on the different campuses.Moreover,it is the interface between them and that international network. The National Committee of AIESEC Egypt is a registered NGO in the Ministry of Social Affairs. The national office is located in Maadi, Cairo. AIESEC’s National Team of 2006/2007 consists of 5 Board members: Samy Daoud President Dalia Said-Director of Exchange Githanjali Santhanam-Director of Sales Relations Mohammed Fawzy-Director of People Development Yasmine Khater-Director of Projects AIESEC Egypt is responsible for the management and development of the Association on behalf of the National Plenary. The National Plenary consists of the presidents of all Local Committees and has all powers for the performance and execution of the purposes of the foundation. 2.Income(2005): 55,349.00 EGP 3.Admission Fees 1,500.000 EGP Membership Fees 14,949.00 EGP Donations 38,900.00 EGP
Mission and Objectives

AIESEC in Egypt, which is a part of the Global AIESEC network is also part of the MENA region and its activities mainly focus on:
Issue Based Exchange Programs that aim to create awareness on tolerance as well as dialogue between the Middle East and the West. (For example, Nour Program, and Salaam Program)
Creating learning cycles where international interns as well as local members engage in debates about related issues, and how to expand their impact in the field of international cooperation and cultural understanding
Participation in local, national and international conferences and seminars to learn from experts in the field and plan further initiatives, ex. National Leadership Development Seminar (NLDS), Misr Intercultural Seminar (MIS), National Planning Meeting (NPM) etc.
An online platform where different topics are raised and tackled by members from all over the world.

Main Projects / Activities

Exchange - providing our members with work experience in management,IT, education, and development.
Egyptian Ambassadors Program: Every year AIESEC in Egypt sends Egyptian university graduates abroad to work in an international traineeship placement.
Nour Program: AIESEC Egypt and AIESEC Holland started an exchange program initiative last year.The project was launched Summer 06 and Egypt received 4 Dutch undergraduates.
Salaam Program: is a joint initiative between Aiesec in the United States, Aiesec in Morocco,Tunisia,Egypt and the United Arab Emirates.
Leadership Experiences - providing our members with valuable practical experience in both hard and soft skills in management and leadership.
Conferences and seminars - our members gain organisation and leadership skills as well as opportunity to receive trainings, and develop our global network.
Learning Networks – through virtual and physical interaction, enabling young people to develop skills,knowledge,and networks on topics of interest.
Regional projects - developing projects, following different realities and issues relevant in the respective regions.

Contact (1) Full Name
Maggie Riad
Head of the organisation
Samy Daoud
Contact (2) Full Name
Githanjali Santhanam

Alexandria Al-Youm Wa Al-Ghad

National Network
Egypt
Address

10 Kaniset Al-Akbat st. Al-Ramlh Station, Alexandria, Egypt
Alexandria
Egypt

Telephone
002034874925
Telephone (other)
0020101713343
Fax
002034874925
E-Mail
elyoum_elghd@hotmail.com
E-Mail (2)
dinabedawey85@hotmail.com
Mobile Phone
0020127265817
Mobile Phone (other)
0020125353700
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2003
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. Democracy and community development
  3. Environment/Sustainable development
  4. Gender
  5. Human rights
  6. International/Cultural relations
  7. Media
  8. Others
  9. Youth and education
General Information
Alexandria Al Youm Wa Al Ghad Association defamatory No. 1586/2006 under the law of 84/2002 for Social Development, Environment, Conversation and Friendship among people. The Association contributes to local community service through a number of development charity projects which rely on donations and international grants for funding. The association has a well established staff body working in a framework set by a book of laws and regulation approved by the ministry of social solidarity.
Mission and Objectives

The association's objective is to develop the local community and establish the friendship among peoples and nations as well as offering cultural, educational and social services in addition to caring for youth and children considering gender equality and the participation of marginalised groups especially in distant geographic scopes.

Main Projects / Activities

*Future Media Practitioners (2007-2009) funded by the USAID to build capabilities of 696 media practitioners in Alexandria, Behira and Matrouh.
*consciousness of Justice (2009) with the participation of the judges of the supreme court, lawyers and NGOs to establish the independence of the judiciary authorities.
*Role of Civil society in strengthening transparency in government with the United Group (lawyers and legal consultants) funded by the USAID.
*Looking after hard of hearing individuals; providing them with opportunities for entertainment like attending the African Nations Football Cup games in 2006.
*Establishing a center for people with special needs and / or learning difficulties.
*Preparing and organizing sports tournaments for members of 16 youth centers in West Alexandria district with 200 athletics of various ages and occupations participating annually.
*Fight privet lessons by organizing free classes for high school students and organizing courses to prepare students for universities. Honoring excelling students in cooperation with political and public leaderships.
*Participating in the program of "establishing capabilities for NGOs' grants" organized by the Egyptian Center for NGOs support.
*Playing the role of the general coordinator of "Towards Better Understanding of NGOs Law" project for lawyers and NGOs in Alexandria and Behayira, organized by the United Group (lawyers, economic and legal counselors).
*Participating in media (media practitioner) development program within its framework to support NGOs and upgrade the skills of CSOs media practitioners, with the financial support of the USAID.

Contact (1) Full Name
Mr. Ali Bassuony 0101713343
Head of the organisation
Mr. Hesham El-Deen Hassan
Contact (2) Full Name
Ms. Dina Bedawey 0127265817

Al Shehab Foundation for Comprehensive Development

National Network
Egypt
Address

1 Ibn El Romy St. 7th Zone, Nasr City
Cairo
Egypt

Telephone
002 02 24048614
Fax
002 02 24048614
E-Mail
alshehabcenter@hotmail.com
E-Mail (2)
abdo@shehabinstitution.org
Mobile Phone
002 012 7888462
Mobile Phone (other)
002 012 1842011
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2003
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Gender
  3. Human rights
  4. Youth and education
General Information
The number of full time staff is 15 employees and 10 part time employees. Budgetary resources available in a year is 1500000 L.E Sources of funding: contributions from donors and International organizations Modalities of action: concrete projects, seminars and trainings Main partners involved in the organization's projects/activities: ASMAE France, CONEMUND Spain, UNIFEM, UNAIDS, UNFPA, Canada Fund.
Mission and Objectives

Al Shehab's mission is Promoting and developing slum and poor areas and empowering the residents of these areas to own their tools and resources, in order to be able to defend their rights. Providing a developmental model through implementing projects that tackle the local community needs and create local cadres to achieve community participation.
The Strategic Goals
1- To empower the most marginalized groups within the poor and slum areas.
2- To alleviate the all forms of discrimination and violence against minorities and to achieve the integration between the individuals within the local communities.
3- To provide access to the infrastructure for the residents of the poor and slum areas.
4- To enhance the community participation of the residents within the poor and slum areas.

Main Projects / Activities

1- Alleviating different forms of violence against women within marginalized communities.
2- Combating HIV/AIDS among vulnerable women in Greater Cairo.
3- Promoting leadership among youth
4- Empowerment model for women and graduated girls in Ezbet El Haggana
5- Defending people’s right to access safe water in Ezbet El Haggana
6- Holding summer camp for children
7- Combating the phenomena of dropping-out of schools among vulnerable children in Ezbet El Haggana

Contact (1) Full Name
Reda Shukry
Head of the organisation
Reda Shukry
Contact (2) Full Name
Abdo Abu El Ela

Armenian General Benevolent Union, ( AGBU ) Alexandria Chapter

National Network
Egypt
Address

19, Omar Lotfy street, Ibrahimieh
Alexandria
Egypt

Telephone
--
Fax
+2034864471
E-Mail
agbu_alexandria@yahoo.com
E-Mail (2)
hrantv@gmail.com
Mobile Phone
+20123183744
Organisation Type
Public/Private Non-Profit Foundation
Year of Establishment
1907
Fields of Activity
  1. Heritage
  2. International/Cultural relations
  3. Youth and education
General Information
AGBU Alexandria Chapter board consists of 9 members from 3 different age groups evenly, no staff. Limited resources available to the Chapter, about 30000 LE in saving account, about 2000 LE yearly as membership fees and donations. Most projects are on hold due to limited resources, seminars and exhibitions are conducted regularly by contribution of members and board members alike, currently about 200 active members. AGBU Cairo branch is primary partner in funding large events. Hisory: At the beginning of the 20th century, during a period of great difficulties, a group of Egyptian Armenian intellectuals, understanding the urgent need to create a strong non-political organization capable of extending instant aid to all Armenians, met together and set the foundations of our important Organization. - On 15 April 1906, the group, led by Boghos Nubar Pasha, met on Easter day, at the Nubar mansion in Cairo, to sign the founding charter of the Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU). The first few years of AGBU were devoted primarily to the development of the organizational machinery and the extension of grants and subsidies to a number of schools and orphanages. In 1907, AGBU’s first branch was founded in Alexandria, followed by the Manchester & Boston branches. The start of the massacres of Armenians in Adana (Cilicia) in 1909, was the first major challenge for the young Benevolent Union, which rushed in by sending aid to the people of the stricken cities and villages.
Mission and Objectives

AGBU Egypt, offers numerous services to Egyptian Armenians regardless of their political affiliation or religious rite through its AGBU Cairo and AGBU Alexandria branches.
AGBU Egypt offices are located on Emad El Din street, downtown Cairo, while AGBU Cairo operates from its offices at Mourad Bek street in Heliopolis. AGBU Alexandria headquarters are located together with the HMEM Nubar Alex club at Omar Lotfi street.

Main Projects / Activities

Main project is in the making for winter 2009/2010 and beyond.
Larger youth exchange program, one week in winter & one week in summer sending young members to cities in the region with Armenian population such as Aleppo, Damascus, Beirut, Amman, Jerusalem, Athens, Larnaca and Nicosia to learn more of those countries and be part of cultural and local events at those cities organized by local Chapters of the AGBU there and in return offer those Chapters the chance to send their youth to Alexandria.

Contact (1) Full Name
Mr. Hrant Vartzbedian (Secretary)
Head of the organisation
Mr. Sarkis Vartzbedian (Chairman)

Arab Alliance for Women

National Network
Egypt
Address

28, Adly Street, Appt. 74-75
Cairo
Egypt

Telephone
+20 (0)2 3939899
Telephone (other)
+ 20(0) 3950911
Fax
+20 (0)2 3936820
E-Mail
aaw@link.net
E-Mail (2)
allianceforarabwomen@yahoo.com
Mobile Phone
+2 0122175188
Mobile Phone (other)
+2 0122123998
Organisation Type
Individual Person
Fields of Activity
  1. Others
General Information
The Alliance for Arab Women is an NGO which was founded in 1986. It employs about 25 members of staff. It benefits from different sources of funding: membership dues, donations from individuals or organisations such as the Rotary and the Lion's Club, as well as contributions from international partners such as the British Embassy, the Dutch Government, USAid, GTZ (Germany).
Mission and Objectives

The Alliance works as an umbrella to a network of NGO's and cooperates with other organisations to provide women with basic human security through influencing policies and legislation and through providing relevant services and programs within the framework of human rights.

Main Projects / Activities

Areas of interets:
- Poverty. Aims at raising the level of well-being of poor families through accessing employment, training, job placement and small entreprises.
- Education. Works on increasing enrolment of children in schools, reducing drop-out from school, revising extra-curriculum activities, reducing illiteracy rate and creating a supportive community to the school.
- Health. Aims at providing access for women to health services and also at changing harmful health habits and practises.
- Public participation. Works on increasing women's participation in the decision-making process through encouraging them to join political parties and to run for elections as well helping them to acquire relevant skills in this field.
- Violence. Combats all kinds of violence affecting women through awareness raising and rehabilitation.
- Finally, organises meetings and conferences about issues related to the above topics as well as all sorts issues related to women.

Contact (1) Full Name
Dr. Hoda Badran
Head of the organisation
Dr. Hoda Badran (President)
Contact (2) Full Name
Ms. Leila Abaza (Executive Director)