Netherlands-Flemish Institute in Cairo

National Network
Egypt
Address

1, Dr. Mahmoud Azmi street
11211 Zamalek
Cairo, Egypt

Cairo
Egypt

Telephone
+201275042200
E-Mail
k.van.eynde@nvic.leidenuniv.nl
Organisation Type
Public Institution
Fields of Activity
  1. Gender
General Information
The NVIC is part of the Leiden University offering Arabic language courses to Dutch and Belgian students. It is a research institute focusing on Egypt (archaeology) and the Arab world (language and regional studies). The institute employs two assistant-directors, one in the field of Arabic studies and one for Egyptology. Apart from that, we have Egyptian and foreign teachers (7 in total) and employ a number of administrative staff. The Leiden university is the main beneficiary but in total 9 Universities from both Netherlands and Belgium support the institute. Yearly we organize the Cleveringa seminar and last year finished the Islam project (a 4 year project mapping Islamic actors in social media) which was funded by the Dutch Embassy.
Mission and Objectives

The institute carries out an image of the Netherlands and Belgium and assists young researchers in Egypt. It is mainly an academic institute bringing together researchers from around the world.

Main Projects / Activities

Assistant-director of Egyptology is working together with the American University and the Supreme Council of Antiquities on the restoration of the wooden charriot of Tutanchamon in the Egyptian museum.
Personally I am doing research on the representation of masculinities in Egyptian cinema. This research will be completed by early 2014.

Contact (1) Full Name
Koen Van Eynde

The Arab Awareness Center for Rights and Law (WAIE)

National Network
Egypt
Address

43 G, Ramses st, Eight floor ,apartment no.102, Cairo, Egypt
Cairo
Egypt

Telephone
01009734874
E-Mail
waiehrc@gmail.com
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2012
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Gender
  3. Human rights
  4. Youth and education
General Information
The Arab awareness Center for rights and law has three units.Advocacy and lobbying unit,Programs unit and the International relations unit.The center has 7 full time employees and 10 volunteers.The center did not get funding but submitted many prposals to funding organizations.The center is the founder of the coalition of "SAFE COUNTRY".Safe Country Coalition ,is a coalition of civil institutions and various modern institutions from different governorates geographic regions in Egypt.
Mission and Objectives

Raising the legal and human rights awareness and motivate citizens to actively participate in the achievement of democracy, social justice, and stimulate positive initiative.
1 - support and respect for human rights and democracy principles, and analyzing the difficulties and constraints of applying the international human rights relating to our region, and spread the culture of human rights in the Arab world. As well, promote intercultural dialogue within the framework of international treaties and conventions of human rights.
2 – Shedding light on the major problems and pressing human rights issues in the Arab countries and coordinate with the various parties concerned and non-governmental organizations in the region. As well, works together in order to raise public awareness of these issues and try to find solutions and alternatives to comply with human rights international law.
3 – preparing studies on the legislations, and work on proposing and advocating for policies , legislation and constitutional amendments that strengthen the international standards of human rights. Also, running research and advocacy activities by using various national and regional mechanisms, and international human rights education with a particular focus on young people, and capacity building for professional human rights defenders.
4 – Promoting and protecting the values of human rights among the public at all levels of society.
5 - Strengthening women's rights as an integral and complementary part to human rights and raising awareness about the difficulties that women face to get their rights.

Main Projects / Activities

1-Holding seminars, conferences, round table discussions, workshops and trainings in the center's field of activity.
2-Preparing studies, theories and field research
3-reporting and periodic bulletins
4-Scientific cooperation with counterpart centers to achieve the philosophy and objectives of the center
5-Produce human art works (films , theater and radio works) that will serve the objectives and issues of the center.
6-providing Legal and judicial assistance.
7-Monitoring human rights violations and react to them.
8- A monthly report to monitor the protests in Egypt
9- Trainings entitled "your guide to choose your president"
10-the Centre participated with the Arab Program for Human Rights Activists (APHRA) and the Association of Article 57 in the establishment of a legal unit to monitor police abuses.
11-the Center is a founding member and one of the members of the Executive members of the campaign of "madanya emtyaz"(Excellent civilian).

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

Through implementing the network strategies and plans and help creating new initiatives .

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

The ALF network will help us improve our skills and knowledge as there are many member organizations in the network where experience can be shared.

Contact (1) Full Name
Omima Al-Sherif
Head of the organisation
Omima Al-Sherif

Mawared for Training and Capacity Development

National Network
Egypt
Address

24 Dr Elsobkt st- Dokki, Giza
Cairo
Egypt

Telephone
33367880
E-Mail
marwa.fattah@mawared.com.eg
Organisation Type
Individual Person
Year of Establishment
2012
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Others
  3. Youth and education
General Information
Mawared for training and Capacity development started operating in October 2012, budgetary resources available per year are 20,000. The company seeks to support civil society organizations in Egypt as well as public sector institutes through training and capacity development. Another component is lifelong learning which aims to facilitate career shifts, enhance individual employability and strengthen work performance.
Mission and Objectives

Mawared for Training and Capacity development is registered as a private limited company that is however a social enterprise in essence, that operates as a profit making company to ensure financial sustainability. The company was established to support civil society through capacity development and traing in a multitude of topics that aim to strengthen their impact in society as well as building capacity of employees of public sector / gov institutes. We also seek to build capacity of youth through lifelong training program which is a set of workshops in different disciplines.

Main Projects / Activities

Customized Training
Building resources for democracy,governance and electons
Lifelong traing
Support to new NGOs

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

Supporting network members with know how, best practices, communications and resources.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

Networking with CSOs, exchange of ideas and visions, supporting network members with information, knowledge as well as learning from them

Contact (1) Full Name
Ms Marwa Abdelfattah

Sama Al Horrya

National Network
Egypt
Address

Al behera Governer-Damnhour-Shobra-torsina street
Damnhour
Egypt

Telephone
01007817615
E-Mail
hanyahamza@gmail.com
Mobile Phone
01007817615
Organisation Type
Other
Year of Establishment
2011
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
General Information
Sama Al horrya is a small community consists of 10 in board & 3 employee and voulnteers ,normally the budget is from memberships & collecting money from benefactors who belevied in our goals the main projects are help widows, help children to continue in studying, sutdy cases to very sick cases to pay hospita feesfor them& poor families Engineer Aayat sewedan is the head of board
Mission and Objectives

our mission in sama al horrya is to develop very poo commuities specialy in slums by helping and motivatied girls in schol to continue their study plus visiting poor families to help them

Main Projects / Activities

our main project is fighting against girls leakage from eduction by mtvate them with money , support & we do noraml activities in ramdan,fest& collect money for sick cases

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

knowing ew cultures & diffent mintalities will give me a new prespective to the social work in a porfissional waye ,that will make m more effective

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

i want to join bigger network to develop my elf and learn more ,s i can help my small comuity wih this new experience i wil gain with ALF

Contact (1) Full Name
Aafaf mohamed
Head of the organisation
Aayat swedan

Shomos News

National Network
Egypt
Address

23 mohammd fahmy almohdr - Nasr city
Cairo
Egypt

Telephone
201113747472
Telephone (other)
201113747472
E-Mail
gamaltaher1@hotmail.com
E-Mail (2)
daliagamal2002@hotmail.com
Mobile Phone
201113747472
Mobile Phone (other)
201113747472
Organisation Type
Local/Regional Authority
Year of Establishment
2011
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
General Information
Shomos News interested in news about Egypt and the Arab world in all spheres of political, social, cultural, artistic. You can read :- - Egypt News - World News, Arabic - Culture, Arts and Literature - Cinema and Theatre - Cartoons
Mission and Objectives

Support cultural and intellectual activity and technical support activity and Alcecchelay

Main Projects / Activities

Support cultural and intellectual activity and technical support activity and Alcecchelay

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

Promote a culture of using the Internet and electronic publishing

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

To get support

Contact (1) Full Name
Eng. Gamal Taher
Head of the organisation
Eng. Gamal Taher
Contact (2) Full Name
Dalia gamal taher

Wel ya Wel Puppet Theater

National Network
Egypt
Address

six of October city shik zaed hadaek el mohandessen 210/3
Giza
Egypt

Telephone
+2.01223938659
E-Mail
info@welyawel.com
E-Mail (2)
unimaegypt@gmail.com
Mobile Phone
+201223938659
Mobile Phone (other)
+201146559941
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2004
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
General Information
Wel Ya Wel” Productions of Marionette Theatre and video shows aim to mix the education with fun for children. Our imaginative Educational Programme works on: - Developing children's creativity and imagination - Spreading awareness on issues concerning children's health - Using drama as an educational tool - Preserving the environment - Concentrating on the universal language of musical drama (e.g. opera or operettas)
Mission and Objectives

Objectives:
“Wel Ya Wel” Productions of Marionette Theatre and video shows aim to mix the education with fun for children.
Our imaginative Educational Programme works on:
- Developing children's creativity and imagination
- Spreading awareness on issues concerning children's health
- Using drama as an educational tool
- Preserving the environment
- Concentrating on the universal language of musical drama (e.g. opera or operettas)

Main Projects / Activities

Fields of work :
- Producing and performing puppet shows for children.
- Producing and performing children's television programs that include a human cast and puppets.
- Creating a wide range of puppets (marionette, glove, and masks or whole body).
- Working as puppeteers in various plays and television programs.
- Conducting workshops for puppeteer and voice training.
- Participating in festivals and events.
Sponsorship:
• Individual financial funds
• Private agencies and cultural centers are most welcomed for future offers

Contact (1) Full Name
Walid Badr
Head of the organisation
Walid Badr
Contact (2) Full Name
Asma saed

Balady Association for Spreading the Values of Democracy and Human Rights

National Network
Egypt
Address

19, Alsallam st., a branch of Alzhour st., Alhadra. Alexandria. Egypt.
Alexandria
Egypt

Telephone
01063502540
Telephone (other)
0122522300
E-Mail
balady5@gmail.com
E-Mail (2)
lovab002@yahoo.com
Mobile Phone
01063502540
Mobile Phone (other)
0122522300
Organisation Type
Individual Person
Year of Establishment
2004
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
General Information
Structure of the organization, including number of staff employed and/or partners Executive Board, which consists of 7 members, is responsible for the adoption and implementation of its activities, and there is no staff. Budgetary resources available in a year شىي Sources of funding Resources available annually about 1,000 Egyptian pounds from member donations. Modalities of action (concrete projects, exchanges, seminars, scholarships etc.) 1. Studies and research in the field of human rights. 2. Organizing training courses and holding workshops. 3. Holding panel discussions, seminars and conferences. 4. The issuance of brochures and booklets, as well as a non-periodic. 5. Version and translation of books that explain the objectives of the association. 6. A network of activists and volunteers and are interested to push forward work in this area. 7. Establish close relations with local institutions and Arab and international working in the field of human rights and democratic development. Main partners involved in the organization's projects/activities Mubadra Center to support the values of tolerance and democracy, and the Ibn Khaldun Center.
Mission and Objectives

1.Dissemination of concepts and values which affirmed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
2. Development of individual awareness about their rights and duties towards society.
3. Participate with other institutions in solving the problem of child labor, as well as street children.
4. Contribute to ease the burden on women breadwinners, and raise women's awareness of their rights and duties.
5. Providing care for children and the disabled.
6. Raise citizens' awareness of the surrounding environment and how to maintain them.
7. Providing services and care for the elderly.
8. Providing care for widows, divorcees and care for the families of prisoners.
9. Building a new democratic culture, based on tolerance and pluralism and acceptance of the other, and the rejection of discrimination among humans for involuntary reasons, without going into partisan issues.

Main Projects / Activities

1- on July, 2010 the association organized, first Iftar of Almahba in Ramadn in Alexandria, in collaboration with the campaign "Egypt for all Egyptians out each and every religion", at the headquarters of the Church of St. Mark, in the presence of more than 40 individual Muslims and Christians.
2- The organization monitored the referendum, which has been in 19/03/2011.
3- The organization monitored the parliamentary elections in 2010.
4- Organization issued a booklet entitled Corruption source of tyranny in May 2010.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

Support the values ​​of tolerance and democracyز

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

To enable the Organization of developing its performance and achieve its goals.

Contact (1) Full Name
Mohamed Fouad
Head of the organisation
Mohib Abiud
Contact (2) Full Name
Ashraf Nassar

The Mediterranean Utopia for culture & arts

National Network
Egypt
Address

9, Roustoum street, Garden City, Cairo, Egypt.
Cairo
Egypt

Telephone
+201005158101
Telephone (other)
+201005158101
E-Mail
menaysy.borsadiarte@yahoo.it
E-Mail (2)
menaysy.borsadiarte@yahoo.it
E-Mail (3)
menaysy.borsadiarte@yahoo.it
E-Mail (4)
menaysy.borsadiarte@yahoo.it
Mobile Phone
+201005158101
Mobile Phone (other)
+201005158101
Organisation Type
Public/Private Non-Profit Foundation
Year of Establishment
2012
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
General Information
Structure of the organization, including number of staff employed and/or partners Mahmoud Abdelhamid (Menaysy): President Mahmoud Mamdouh: Treasurer Hanan Kirolos: Secretary Budgetary resources available in a year Sources of funding: Self-support and donations We did the project Utopia in the village (Mit Sammas, Meanwat, Giza)
Mission and Objectives

1- to spread the understanding of the human rights and the respect for the
marginalized groups in general by improving the professional skills of the inhabitants of undeveloped villages and slums and to serve the efforts of the States and the civil society towards the modernization and the development in all aspects of life - social, economic and cultural - through cultural programs and technical supports.
2 - to spread the culture of beauty and fight ugliness by helping to improve the standard of living, further education and treat such social problems as early marriage in developing regions and valuation of the value of work among young people and empowerment of women.
3 - to create new jobs through workshops for traditional crafts and designs.
4 - to change the concept of art by bringing culture to the streets where those, who do not have access to the closed halls of art, theaters, cinemas, universities and other cultural institutions, may become part of an open and free cultural growth.
5 - to change the homes of the poor people into works of art.
6 - Diversity within the societies through to reduce exclusion and conflict by bringing people together; projects that target new audiences and create new places for showcasing culture.

Main Projects / Activities

Introduction:
Utopia is a project for the development and reformulation & urban harmony of villages with a visual, cultural program using the creativity of youngs and artists from all over the world and through the partnership with civil and official associations and other institutions. The aim is to establish a system for the reduction of poverty by improving the economic conditions and supporting the social development, the environmental health, the education and sustainable development for the people living in these areas and acceptance of pluralism and cultural diversity, mutual respect between societies, religions and beliefs, acknowledgment of rule of law and fundamental freedoms in the Mediterranean regions.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

we are dreaming to change and to develop the poor villages and the slums with art and culture.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

To communicate and to help each other...

Contact (1) Full Name
Mahmoud Abdelhamid (Menaysy)
Head of the organisation
Mahmoud Abdelhamid (Menaysy)

Egyptian Consultant Center for Legal Support and Training

National Network
Egypt
Address

miamy algadida , alexandria
Alexandria
Egypt

Telephone
+201110080433
E-Mail
alestsharycenter@yahoo.com
E-Mail (2)
waeltowa@yahoo.com
Mobile Phone
01273863676
Organisation Type
Private Company
Year of Establishment
2012
Fields of Activity
  1. Human rights
General Information
Center by a number 6 employees working on a voluntary basis and our self-funding We are members of a coalition of associations made ​​a number of outreach projects at the level of 15 Egyptian province We are working on three axes 1 - political awareness 2 - Legal Support 3 - Election Observation
Mission and Objectives

Egyptian citizen access to a large degree of awareness of their constitutional and legal rights and awareness of the importance of democracy as an important means to change the reality of the economic and political and social.

Main Projects / Activities

1 - political awareness
2 - Legal Support
3 - Election Observation

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

And the headquarters of the effort and active participation in the work and anything else that is available to us will not shrink it

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

Because it is characterized by a good reputation inside Egypt and working on serious issues .. We also believe in working within the coalition

Contact (1) Full Name
Wael Ahmed Touy
Head of the organisation
Wael Ahmed Touy
Contact (2) Full Name
Gabe Allah

Furqan Foundation

National Network
Egypt
Address

Arab Republic of Egypt - Sohag Governorate
Sohag
Egypt

Telephone
01007613683
Telephone (other)
01156611576
E-Mail
zmzm_egy@yahoo.com
E-Mail (2)
forqana2013@yahoo.com
E-Mail (3)
mayawaya2010@yahoo.com
Mobile Phone
01007613683
Mobile Phone (other)
01156611576
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2009
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Environment/Sustainable development
  3. Gender
  4. Heritage
  5. Human rights
  6. International/Cultural relations
  7. Media
  8. Others
  9. Religion
  10. Youth and education
General Information
•Structure of the organization, including number of staff employed and/or partners The total number of members of the Council of of Directors: 5 staff employed : 10 Number of temporary staff : 10 Total number of volunteers Authority: 100 •Budgetary resources available in a year : One hundred thousand pounds •Sources of funding : Nasser Bank •Modalities of action (concrete projects, exchanges, seminars, scholarships etc.) Projects provided by the institution: 1 / Offices memorization of the Koran 2 / Open nurseries for children 3 / literacy in cooperation with the General Authority for Literacy and Adult Education 4 / Health and Wellness Such as the eyes and heart 5 / medical convoys and prosthetic devices for people with disabilities 6 / water delivery and bishop Mnaz the 7 / Kartin distribution Egyptian Food Bank •Main partners involved in the organization's projects/activities 1 / cooperation with Misr El Kheir Foundation 2 / Orman Association 3 / Egyptian Organization for Zakat 3 / Cairo message 4 / Association Ghazali 5 / serenity Association 6 / Nasser Bank 7 / Bank for food Egyptian 8 / Public Authority for Literacy and Adult Education 9 / healing Bank of Egypt 10 / communication Medical Association 11/ Handicap International .
Mission and Objectives

Foundation's vision
Participate in the construction of man and his service in the areas of health, education and scientific research, social solidarity and walks of life in the hope of eliminating unemployment and illiteracy, poverty and disease
The institution's mission
A global leading institution as an example to get to the self-growing community development
Values ​​Foundation
Transparency - Respect - Excellence - responsibility - credibility - equality

Main Projects / Activities

Services provided by the organization:
The development of society in all aspects of life, until we reach the community with the best possible picture and access to the individual need and rely on others to self-reliance .
Projects provided by the institution:
1 Offices memorization of the Koran
2 / Open nurseries for children
3 / literacy in cooperation with the General Authority for Literacy and Adult Education
4 / Health and Wellness Such as the eyes and heart
5 / medical convoys and prosthetic devices for people with disabilities
6 / water delivery and bishop Mnaz the
7 / Kartin distribution Egyptian Food Bank

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

Society will help "Foundation Criterion" on the success of this through several themes, including:
Education:
Working "Furqan Foundation" to raise awareness of the importance of education among the poor segments of society and marginalized, especially adolescents and young people, women and persons with disabilities, and by providing them with many of the ongoing exercises,
Volunteer:
Association is also working "Furqan Foundation," to serve the poor and marginalized groups in Egyptian society and provide them with the necessary support to get them out of the poverty cycle.
Political Participation:
There are many issues that must be addressed in the framework discuss the issue of political participation of all members of society and persons with disabilities in particular, through to address the key issues, in terms of participation

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

What is seeking to "Foundation Criterion" to take advantage of it to proceed is the participation of women (and women with disabilities) of young people in poor communities and rehabilitation and make them aware of the many principles including the principle of voluntarism, political participation and build their leadership skills to enable them to create a broad-based campaignscivic education in their communities and teach them how to work within the institutions of civil society and planning for major projects.

Contact (1) Full Name
Tarek Mohamed Sdeek
Head of the organisation
Mervat Abo Elfadel
Contact (2) Full Name
Marwa Mohamed Issa