Egypt

Reflection for Arts, Training and Development

National Network
Egypt
Address

Elasdeqaa Mosque St. Building No, 84, Flat No. 2
Garden City Smouha, Sidi Gaber
Alexandria
Egypt

Telephone
+20 (0)3 425 2976
Telephone (other)
+20 (0)111 4788346
E-Mail
info@reflectionart.org
E-Mail (2)
abuelnasr.ahmed@reflectionart.org
Website
http://www.reflectionart.org
Organisation Type
Public/Private Non-Profit Foundation
Year of Establishment
2007
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. Democracy and community development
  3. International/Cultural relations
  4. Media
  5. Research
General Information
Reflection is based in Alexandria, and registered with the Egyptian Ministry of Social Solidarity. Size Reflection’s headquarter in Alexandria and recently it has a public cultural events space in Alexandria city center and a store for cultural products in Garden City Smouha neighborhood. Number of staff is 3 full time and 4 part-time employees beside 4 to 6 volunteers. Resources Mainly grants from some international foundation. Also, Reflection’s spaces and some projects' income contributes within its financial needs. Projects PerForm Office
 A project works at building capacity and provide support for performin arts groups in Alexandria. Raseef (Platform) A project for more familiar convergence between creations that do not find an outlet, and the street audience. Cultural Store (Reflection Gallery) A store that is working as a selling point for cultural and artistic work. Some other upcoming projectsThe Tellers (الحكواتية) - EuroMed Creative Economy Conference - Embodying Fear; An Intangible Heritage 
Mission and Objectives

Mission:
Generating opportunities to create various artistic contemporary practices for people to experience the creativity of individuals / groups.
Aims:

Creating a sustainable platform for artistic experiences and knowledge exchange, locally and internationally.

Providing means of support for artists to enhance their career and facilitate their practices.

Managing a multi cultural purpose space in order to provide it to creative individuals for their trainings, rehearsals, performances, shows and exhibitions.

Cooperate and/or coordinate with other organizations, initiatives and/or projects within presenting artistic practices and/ or productions.

Providing arts managerial consultancy for other initiatives, projects, or organizations.

Contributing in building knowledge capabilities of arts management, arts market and the creative economy.

Main Projects / Activities

Reflection works in parallel on three overlapped axes that are;

Conducting researches and translations within two main fields in parallel; developing artistic training methods for performing arts, and arts management practices, especially in arts market and economics.

Exchange experience and knowledge in the fields of visual art and performing arts,

Establishing and managing a multi-cultural purpose space,
Therefore, Reflection works as services provider and producer. Where the services mainly are:

Experiences exchange platform within local and/or international scale via productive workshops.

Training courses for both; arts professionals to enhance their career and capabilities, and creative beginners to discover their artistic or managerial potentials.

A multi artistic purpose space for rehearsals as well as performances, shows and exhibitions.

Presenting a wide range of knowledge throw its publications of researches and translations.
And what Reflection mainly produces are:

Publications of its researches and translations.

Audio and audio/video tracks for productions that Reflection is producing.

Information and data analysis about arts market and economics which would be provided upon request and tailored for other organisation, initiative or specific purpose.
All of Reflection’s services and products are provided for a wide range of diverse target groups according to each service and/or products.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

Most of Reflection's projects are seeking for creating opprotunities for artistic collaborations, which will contribute in developing a long term mutual understanding and trust within our Euro-Mediterranean society. We - Reflection - can provide a sustainable platform for cultural and artistic expression from all ALF's international and national network.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

ALF has a great directory of international and national members and thus we would be given a wider chances to establish good connections and building bridges of trust with many potential partners and collaborators. Although we already have few good connections with other Euro-Mediterranean organizations, but we needed to put these connections in an official network framework, so ALF is an excellent solution for us to find our purpose, as well as getting access to ALF's grants that might benefit us and our potential collaborators.

Contact (1) Full Name
Ahmed Eldeeb
Job Title
Co-founder & CEO
Head of the organisation
Ahmed Eldeeb

Regional Center of Expertise on Education for Sustainable Development (RCE Cairo)

National Network
Egypt
Address

3, Belbeis Desert Road, P.O.B. 2834 El Horreya, Heliopolis
Cairo
Egypt

Telephone
+202 26564 -124/125/140
Telephone (other)
+20 29 34 22 607
E-Mail
Jasmin.Ateia@heliopolisuniversity.edu.eg
E-Mail (2)
hani.sewilam@heliopolisacademy.org
Website
http://www.sekem.com
Organisation Type
Public/Private Non-Profit Foundation
Year of Establishment
2008
Fields of Activity
  1. Youth and education
General Information
The RCE Cairo brings together institutions, e.g. universities, schools, research institutes, enter-prices, NGOs, and individuals at the local and regional level, to jointly promote Education for Sustainable Development. On this way the RCE Cairo is an extension of SEKEMs activities in the field of Sustainable Development. Four working groups (see "projects")act as the operational arms of the RCE Cairo. The RCE Cairo relies on funding - due to its acceptance a few weeks ago, we are still working on the final budget.
Mission and Objectives

Mission: Shape a sustainable future by educating and mobilizing key actors towards sustainable development in the RCE Cairo scope area.
Objectives:
o Raising awareness on Education for Sustainable Development
o Integrating aspects of SD in the fields of Social Development; Education; Research and Innovation; Environment, Health and Agriculture
o Spreading ESD in the RCE Cairo scope area, and beyond
o Build innovative platforms to share information and experiences and to promote dialogue among regional/local stakeholders

Main Projects / Activities

1. Social Development:
o Raising public awareness on ESD
o Addressing social inequalities through education
o Emphasizing the importance of regional knowledge, traditions and culture for SD
o Improving the situation of the underprivileged groups like street children or disabled through ESD
2. Formal & Non-Formal Education
o Integrating elements of SD in the traditional and existing forms of formal education
o Emphasizing the role of adult education/ training in promoting ESD
o Organizing training courses and seminars on ESD
3. Research & Innovation
o Emphasizing the importance of innovation and entrepreneurship
o Fostering innovation through the integration of existing skills, know-how and research efforts
4. Environment, Health & Agriculture
o Promoting biodynamic agriculture
o Raising awareness and fostering action against environmental abuse
o Promoting sustainable ways of health improvement and disease prevention

Contact (1) Full Name
Jasmin Ateia (coordinator of international affairs)
Contact (2) Full Name
Dr. Hani Sewilam

Resources for Development Center "RDC"

National Network
Egypt
Address

35 Al-Obour Buildings, Floor 23, flat 8, Salah Salem St., Heliopolis
Cairo
Egypt

Telephone
002-02-24030636
Telephone (other)
002-01-24030646
E-Mail
info@rdc-mena.org
E-Mail (2)
hany.ibrahim@rdc-mena.org
Mobile Phone
002-018-3081119
Mobile Phone (other)
002-0125344662
Website
http://www.rdc-mena.org
Organisation Type
Private Company
Year of Establishment
2009
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Environment/Sustainable development
  3. Gender
  4. International/Cultural relations
  5. Media
  6. Research
  7. Youth and education
General Information
RDC is a private partnership dedicated to community development, governance, and communications. It has been working in Egypt since 2005 before re-established under the current name as a result of chnaging the legal framework. RDC invests in capacity building and organizational development for civil society organizations; in developing and upgrdaing the human resources; in market research and applications of the online tools such e-advocacy, e-democracy, and e-polling.
Mission and Objectives

RDC build sustainable capacities of community organizations and provide state-of-the art methodlogies in project planning, management, and evaluation.

Main Projects / Activities

1- Evaluating the three years project "International Human Rights Law Outreach Program" carried out by the American University in Cairo and funded by USAID.
2- Provding the Catholic Relief Services with technical assisatnce and capacity building for its local partners to better implementation of their USAID funded project "Youth Take Actions"

Contact (1) Full Name
Hany Ibrahim Fahmy

Riada Language School

National Network
Egypt
Address

Victor Emanuel Street (EX Ford building,) Smouha Alexandria - Egypt
Alexandria
Egypt

Telephone
+2 02 4279515
Telephone (other)
+2 02 4279111
Fax
+2 02 4279313
E-Mail
maysabaza@hotmail.com
E-Mail (2)
naylarls@yahoo.co.uk
Mobile Phone
+2 0123909131
Mobile Phone (other)
+2 0123944526
Website
http://www.ragabgroup.com
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
1992
Fields of Activity
  1. Youth and education
General Information
Riada Language School is owned by Ragab Foundation for Educational Services. It consists of 3 Different schools National, British & American .Each school consists of 4 different departments; KG, Primary, Preparatory and Secondary. Students are aged from 3 to 17. Number of staff members is 421 plus 20 administrative staff and 40 workers. Our annual budget is around 20 million LE. The school’s source of funding is students’ fees
Mission and Objectives

Our mission is to provide students with the needs and attitudes of the modern world.
Our objective is to provide top quality education by integrating modern teaching strategies and technology into the best of the past educational traditions through a student-centered teaching-learning experience that fosters a life-long love of learning and delivers effective global citizens.

Main Projects / Activities

Sports - Art - Music - Dancing - Gymnastics - Community service (visiting orphanages - entertaining orphans and handicapped children - holding annual charity bazaar) - Participation in science festivities - In service workshops and training courses for staff members

Contact (1) Full Name
Mrs. Maissa Abaza
Head of the organisation
Mrs. Maissa Abaza
Contact (2) Full Name
Mrs. Nayla Tawfik

RITAJ

National Network
Egypt
Address

1 kadry Elsayad street off Elfayoum street, dar Elsalam, cairo, Egypt
cairo
Egypt

Telephone
+223167916
Telephone (other)
+223167916
Fax
+201063286329
E-Mail
abbas_hanaa@yahoo.com
E-Mail (2)
abbas_hanaa@yahoo.com
Mobile Phone
+20106386329
Mobile Phone (other)
+201063286329
Website
http://www.ritaj-eg.com
Organisation Type
Individual Person
Year of Establishment
2010
Fields of Activity
  1. Others
General Information
structure Ritaj consists of the following Index of departments 1- Director-General Department 2- Translation and Interpretation Services Department 3- Copy Editing, Proof reading, Printing and Publishing 4- Education Department. 5- English Language Department 6- Training & Consultations &professional development Department. 7- Arabic Department 8- Financial Department 9- Department of Legal affairs. 10 – Department of Public Relations & Cultural Affairs.
Mission and Objectives

Mission:
Ritaj Service in Egypt, is a full service of Educational translation and interpretation . we have a long experience in Educational translation. We do general and technical translations in this field. Our prices are lower and negociable according to each situation. In addition to this, we do quick, precise, and professional translation
objectives:
English is an international language, yet there are millions and millions of people who do not know it .If they can't use English, use theirs, and we are here to help you to reach the Arab world and English readers everywhere in the world, and to explore and why not to invade the vast markets in the Arab and English speaking countries.

Main Projects / Activities

Translation from English into Arabic in the field of Education
Training for translators
Teaching English as a foreign language
Teaching Teaching Arts

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

for Funding

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

for funding me

Contact (1) Full Name
Hanaa Abbas
Head of the organisation
Hanaa Abbas

Ro2yaty Training Agency

National Network
Egypt
Address

36 Ta'awoneyat Smouha, Behind Modereyet El Amn. Smouha, Alexandria, Egypt.
Alexandria
Egypt

Telephone
002034870022
E-Mail
ahmed.bastawy@ro2yaty.com
E-Mail (2)
info@ro2yaty.com
Mobile Phone
00201118717881
Mobile Phone (other)
00201063422046
Website
http://www.ro2yaty.com
Organisation Type
Public/Private Non-Profit Foundation
Year of Establishment
2011
Fields of Activity
  1. Youth and education
General Information
* Number of staff: around 15 between full-time, part-time, interns and volunteers. * Average Annual Budget: 100,000 EGP * Sources of funding: through a self-sustained business model; training workshops, courses, projects support. * Modalities of action: Concrete projects, seminars, and training programs. *Main Partners: GIZ, BUNDJUGEND BERLIN, AYCM, IYDA, Microsoft, Agora, Eskendrella, ...etc
Mission and Objectives

Ro2yaty Training Agency is the first in Alexandria that supports social activities to improve the community. We mainly focus on customized and special trainings for individuals & social activities that are initiating their activities, as well as those who are implementing and developing current and new projects.
We are working hard to support the output of this process and create either qualified employees able to add real value to their positions and be part of the community development, or be the change they want to see in the world and become effective young entrepreneurs.
Ro2yaty Training Agency was created with this purpose in mind; to work with other
to empower the job market with qualified youth. We create the required environment for youth to innovate, practice and experience what they are going
to face in the real market, providing the opportunity to visualize the future before
it is too late.

Main Projects / Activities

* Capacity Building Training Programs: Moving from “ME” to “WE”, First Things First, Constructive Communication, Effective Presentation,
* Business Skills Training Courses: Marketing essentials, HR essentials, Sales Basics, Online Marketing, Campaign planning, projects management,...etc
* Artistic Workshops: Photography, portrait drawing, origami, ...etc
* Local & International Seminars
* Go Green Program for Sustainable Development
* Ro2yaty Startup HUB: Meeting places, training & coaching, access to finance, ...etc
* Incubation for icealex (innovation, collaboration, and entrepreneurship)

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

Actually, there are a lot of ways we can contribute to the ALF Network. First of all, through the collaborative model we are working with. Secondly, by providing capacity building programs in different majors for organizations who work in the civil society to raise their calibers. Thirdly, by introducing different collaborative projects in which other organizations in the network may be interested to join. Of course there are more to add, but these three are the major items of contribution for now.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

As one of the main values in Ro2yaty is the collaborative cooperation, we believe that being part of ALF Network will add to Ro2yaty's network as well as ALF network. By joining ALF Network, we will be able to be communicating with other partners effectively and share different opportunities for others who may be interested in. That's why it will be our pleasure to be part of it.

Contact (1) Full Name
Ahmed M. Bastawy
Head of the organisation
Ahmed M. Bastawy
Contact (2) Full Name
Mohamed Tareq

Rotaract Club of Alexandria Ramleh

National Network
Egypt
Address

Administrative Residence:Dar EL Mosnen - Ismail Serry St., Smouha
Alexandria-Egypt
Alexandria
Egypt

E-Mail
mohamed.s.abaza@gmail.com
E-Mail (2)
mahmoudbishbishy@hotmail.com
Mobile Phone
+20111277725
Mobile Phone (other)
+20109393933
Website
http://www.rotaract2450.org
Organisation Type
Public/Private Non-Profit Foundation
Fields of Activity
  1. International/Cultural relations
  2. Others
  3. Youth and education
General Information
Rotaract is a NGO & Non Profit international organization of service clubs for men and women aged 18 – 30 that fosters leadership and responsible citizenship, encourages high ethical standards in business and promotes international understanding and peace. Rotaract is a program of Rotary International. Rotaract Clubs work under the guidance of their local Rotary Club, and take their name from a combination of the words Rotary and action. Rotaract Clubs conduct formal meetings, usually every two weeks, which feature speakers, tours of local businesses, cultural activities, discussions, and visits to other clubs. Rotaractors utilize weekends for service project work, social events, and professional and leadership development workshops. Structure : it consistes of a Hightboard : President, Vice President , Secretary & Treasurer and Five Committees which are : Club Service, Fundraising,Professional Development,Community Service & International Understanding Number of Club Members & Guests : 20 Persons Budgetary resources available in a year &Sources of funding : through the Fundraising Projects done by the club & dotators.
Mission and Objectives

To develop professional and leadership skills.
To emphasize respect for the rights of others based on recognition of the worth of each individual.
To recognize the dignity and value of all useful occupations as opportunities to serve.
To recognize, practice, and promote ethical standards as leadership qualities and vocational responsibilities.
To develop knowledge and understanding of the needs, problems, and opportunities in the community and worldwide.
To provide opportunities for personal and group activities to serve the community and promote international understanding and goodwill toward all people

Main Projects / Activities

+ Community Service
Malaria international day April 25, 2009
medical convoy April 24, 2009
Yom el-yatem April 03, 2009
mother day celebration March 23, 2009
El-mewled Elnabawy celebration March 06, 2009
Chrisms celebration December 24, 2008
Road Safety Campaign (No.3) in: - city center mall December 20, 2008
No Smoking Campaign (No.2) in: - city center mall December 19, 2008
Children day celebration November 21, 2008
Ramadan pages No.2 September 12, 2008
Back to School camping September 12, 2008
Distributed Eftar meals No.2 September 10, 2008
Distributed Eftar meals - No.1 September 08, 2008
Ramadan pages No.1 August 31, 2008
Road Safety Campaign (No.2) in: - On The Run Alex. August 15, 2008
No Smoking Campaign (No.1) in: - On The Run Alex. August 15, 2008
Bazer – No.1 - in Azber El-Mataar August 09, 2008
Road Safety Campaign (No.1) in Zahran park north coast road July 25, 2008
Art and Craft for S.O.S. children July 12, 2008
Celebration for the sick children in El- Shatby hospital July 11, 2008
+ Fund Raising
Bazaar – No.4 - in Azber El-Mataar May 22, 2009
Egypt 1st Comedy Rumble April 18, 2009
Sport day March 30, 2009
Football Champion ship February 14, 2009
Bazer – No.3 - in Azber El-Mataar February 13, 2009
Join party(with rotaract Rakouda and metropolitan )
Car Wash in Zahran Park North Coast Road
Disney on Ice journey July 18, 2008
+ Professional Development
Discount cards in Linguaphone Center May 18, 2009
Mind map session May 04, 2009
International Day for Health and Safety at Work April 28, 2009
Join speaker Mr. Mohamed NABEL -Join with our Rotary club April 13, 2009
speaker-hussan fahmy - Join with our Rotary club March 23, 2009
Speaker Prof. Anad Lamlume February 27, 2009
Join Speaker Dr. Amr khawder November 24, 2008
Professional development celebration ,Join with our Rotary Club October 30, 2008
Join Speaker Dr.Ashraf Zaky October 29, 2008
Speaker Dr. Ayman Shawky October 27, 2008
+ Club Service
Birthday celebration May 08, 2009
Bowling Competition May 02, 2009
estimation competition April 30, 2009
Fun day April 17, 2009
Rotaract workshop awareness April 15, 2009
Outing (No.5) April 14, 2009
Rotaract Awareness party -1- April 10, 2009
Outing (No.4) April 03, 2009
Movie night December 11, 2008
+ International Understanding
Dose of Hope Project “ Banner Painting”
Twining club with Rotaract Istanbul

Contact (1) Full Name
Mohamed Abaza
Contact (2) Full Name
Mahmoud El-Bishbishy

Ro’ya for Development and Media Studies - VISION

National Network
Egypt
Address

Abdel Moneim Riad Square - Mohammed Haggag Street - Ma'rouf Buildings - Tower B
Cairo
Egypt

Telephone
25795035
E-Mail
egypt_vision@yahoo.com
E-Mail (2)
associationvision@yahoo.com
Mobile Phone
01225766898
Organisation Type
Private Company
Year of Establishment
2009
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. Democracy and community development
  3. Gender
  4. Human rights
  5. Media
General Information
Ro’ya Center for Development and Media Studies is a non profitable civil company working on supporting freedom of expression, enhancing the freedom of press and circulation of information, establishing the citizenship and tolerance principles, participating in establishing democratic and liberal values and strengthening the concepts of the civil state. Our statement Media plays the most important role in spreading information, circulation of knowledge and building the communication bridges among communities, freedom of media is the essence of freedom of expression. Thus, Ro’ya center endeavors to develop the current media policies and practices that participate in developing a media society working to elevate the freedom and democracy, to strengthen the concept of civil state and citizenship and to support the culture of tolerance and accepting of the other through applying programs and mechanisms that establish the freedom of expression and media, face the violations against the journalists, develop their professional skills and develop the legislations that support the freedom of media through the participation of all the concerned parties in the process to making the change.
Mission and Objectives

Towards a responsible media society capable of establishing freedom - Participating in creating the new generation of liberal journalists and media workers who adapt the issues and values of democracy 2- Supporting freedom of expression in Egypt and the Arab World 3- Supporting the legal awareness of the lawyers specialized in the media cases, freedom of expression and belief. 4- Elevating the values of media ethics, neutrality and transparency. 5- Securing a liberal democratic tribune for the journalists and media workers in Egypt and Arab world 6- Encouraging the best media practices as an effective method to explain and analyze the political, social, cultural and economic progresses in Egypt and the Arab World. 7-Utilizing the different media tribunes to enhance and support the citizenship and tolerance principles, to oppose violence, and to spread the values of democracy and political reform. 8- Raising the issues of marginalized groups like youth, women and children and to assure their role in the community.

Main Projects / Activities

Our mechanisms: 1- Holding training courses and conferences 2- Holding seminars and workshops 3-Preparing the researches and studies 4- Providing media consultancy 5- Providing the legal support 6- Issuing books and periodicals 7- Holding Awareness seminars and group discussions

Contact (1) Full Name
Remon Edward
Job Title
General Manager
Head of the organisation
Remon Edward

Sadat City Languages School(SCLS)

National Network
Egypt
Address

5th Residential Zone
Sadat City
Egypt

Telephone
+20(048)-2601180-2601181
Telephone (other)
+20(048)-2609311
E-Mail
ashraf_abdelbary@yahoo.com
E-Mail (2)
SCLSTeam@yahoo.com
Mobile Phone
01065245343
Organisation Type
Public/Private Non-Profit Foundation
Year of Establishment
1998
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Heritage
  3. Human rights
  4. Media
  5. Religion
  6. Youth and education
General Information
Sadat City Languages School(SCLS) is a non- profit , inclusive and co-educational school, estalished since 1998 under the sponsor  of Sadat City Investor Association(SCIA) to provide high level of education from K. stage to grade 12 in a way to attrack people to live and work in Sadat City; one of the biggest industerial Cities in Egypt. Now we have 760 students in different stage, with about 120 staff members. In its long history, SCLS is able to build communications with numbers of associations working in education and Culture fields such as Anna Lindh Foundation, I, earn, Volvo Adventure, People To people International (PTPI)  and so on. We have a great record with Anna Lindh foundation through our particition in Young Arab Voices(Phase 1 &2), Religious Diversity Programme and One hundred festival.
Mission and Objectives

Our school vision strives to build a positive learning environment based on Fun, Critical Thinking, IT Integration and Global Education. We aim to build the Egyptian education model with an international taste.

Main Projects / Activities

1-  Religious Diversity was our first contribuation with ALF where number of teachers and a big number of students are able to practice different activities related to the content moreover their awarness develped and they become more objecive in dealing with religious issues.
2- One Hundred Festival was another contribuation where SCLS organise annully  under the umberlla of International Day where each class presenting on of the countries ( History, Customs, Food  and general information )
3- Young Arab Voice was another project with Anna Lindh where SCLS leads wonderful debat activities with a number of schoosl around.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

we aim to deveop  an activity where Yoth can participate in carrying  & implement different activities related to human right, politics diverity

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

Global Education is one of the 4 pillars of SCLS Vision. our membership  with ALF is a way of many ways to achieve. our students can expand their awarness  and undestanding ot the other, ALF  provide us with a big numer of opporttunies for  communication and exchange diderent point of vIews

Contact (1) Full Name
Mr. Ashraf Saied Abdelbary
Job Title
School Principal
Head of the organisation
Mr. Ashraf Saied Abdelbary
Contact (2) Full Name
Mr. Atef Abou Shday
Job Title (2)
Deputy of Stage