Center for Arab-West Understanding (CAWU)

National Network
Egypt
Address

90 Street 14b, Maadi, Cairo
Cairo
Egypt

Telephone
(02) 27510268
E-Mail
info@cawu.org
E-Mail (2)
kshulsman@cawu.org
Mobile Phone
0100 5684877
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2008
Fields of Activity
  1. International
General Information
Egyptian NGO (2008), cooperating with the Center for Intercultural Dialogue and Translation (CIDT) in Egypt and Dutch NGO Arab-West Foundation. No paid staff but volunteers, supporting students in doing internships in Egypt. Annual budget around 14,000 EgP.
Mission and Objectives

To be a non-partisan organisation that contributes to the peaceful coexistence of all people regardless of conviction in Egypt. Providing assistance to student interns.

Main Projects / Activities

Internship program for students, Egyptian and non-Egyptian

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

Reception of students in our internship program, making Egyptian students meet foreign students.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

We were a member of ALF since being founded in 2008

Contact (1) Full Name
Sawsan Gabra
Job Title
Chairman of Board
Head of the organisation
Engineer Sawsan Gabra Ayoub Khalil
Contact (2) Full Name
Cornelis Hulsman
Job Title (2)
executive director

Globale Skolepartnerskaber (Global School Partnerships)

National Network
Denmark
Address

Fælledvej 12
2200 Copenhagen
Denmark

Telephone
30114703
E-Mail
kt@globaleskolepartnerskaber.dk
E-Mail (2)
info@globaleskolepartnerskaber.dk
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2011
Fields of Activity
  1. Youth
General Information
Global School Partnerships in an NGO and a member association for Danish schools. There is a board of 8 members and a secretariat with one fulltime employee. Member fees account for part of the finances but the association also receives funding for specific projects from various donors, currently EuropeAid and the DEMENA pool under the Danish-Arab Partnership Programme.
Mission and Objectives

We assist Danish schools in establishing educational partnerships with schools in Africa, Asia and The Middle East. The aim is to strengthen the students' understanding of the global world they are part of - and their engagement in it.

Main Projects / Activities

The main focus of Global School Partnerships is on school partnerships. We have had a partnership project involving schools in Jordan, Lebanon and Denmark where students engaged in online dialogue activities about different themes. We are currently running a similar programme involving schools in Palestine and schools in Denmark and several of our member schools have ongoing partnerships with schools in Egypt.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

Global Schools Partnerships is very well connected to the Danish educational sector and thereby able to connect other organizations to the Danish schools as well as provide insight into the educational system.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

As an organization we would benefit from the sharing of knowledge within the network and also see it as a possibility to find new partners for coming projects.

Contact (1) Full Name
Kristine F. Tolborg
Head of the organisation
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association femmes pour la citoyenneté et le développement de jendouba

National Network
Tunisia
Address

56 rue 2 mars
Jendouba 8100
Tunisia

Telephone
+216 98366636
Telephone (other)
+216 23181896
E-Mail
afpcdjendouba@gmail.com
E-Mail (2)
saidirim44@ymail.com
Mobile Phone
+21698366636
Mobile Phone (other)
+216 22476948
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2012
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy
General Information
organisation a but non lucratif;7 membres principale et 126 adhérentes ; partenaires locaux ; no du jord 2012c00151APSF1 du 2 août 2012; financée par les aides des membres de l'association .
Mission and Objectives

lutter contre la marginalisation sociale ; économique et culturelle des femmes des régions défavorisées ;encourager la participation des femmes a la conception et a la réalisation des projets de développement.

Main Projects / Activities

implication des femmes dans des projets visant l’amélioration de leurs conditions sociales

Contact (1) Full Name
Saidi Rim
Head of the organisation
Saidi Rim
Contact (2) Full Name
Mahjoubi Hanene

Women - Adults - Youth (WAY)

National Network
Lebanon
Address

Awkaf Bldg., Gemmayzat street, Suite 607
Tripoli 1600
Lebanon

Telephone
+961-3-136403
E-Mail
fjamal@way-lebanon.org
E-Mail (2)
msbaroudi@way-lebanon.org
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2009
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy
General Information
Women-Adult-Youth (WAY) is a Lebanese local Non-Profit organization with a background in supporting Women and youth sectors through all capacity building necessities. The organization was registered in 2009 and consists of 34 registered members and a network of 800 persons. WAY aims to accomplish sustainable development in Lebanese society; managed by a five-member council elected by a general committee for two years. It implements several activities and projects in cooperation with various Lebanese, Territorial, and International Civil Society Organization in order to accomplish its aims. WAY has directed its activities towards developmental projects that aim at empowerment, especially those aimed at local communities and the youth groups and in various sectors. Funding for the organization stems primarily from project funding, which has included generous donations from the YMCA, the al-Fayha municipalities alliance, and several partnerships with municipalities in the Akkar region. Members also pay nominal fees for membership. WAY also recently implemented a regional project with SIDA entitled “Young Women Leadership Development” that worked to empower 600 young women to engage in politics.
Mission and Objectives

WAY Mission
WAY is a Lebanese cooperation for development NGOs and Youth which acts locally with communities to promote sustainable social change by improving the living conditions of vulnerable populations, especially Women and Youth, and by acting upon the causes of poverty and inequality.
WAY Vision
WAY achieves sustainable changes over a medium term in the areas where it acts through the efficient management of resources, the active participation of the community and the involvement of public institutions.
WAY Principles
Coherence Our solidary action reflects an institutional ideology which is harmonious with the public development policies and the priorities of the local community. Transparency Our work is based on honesty, mutual responsibility and maximum access to information, as pillars of social and economic accountability. Participation We promote democratic and participative principles as means necessary for social transformation and as an inherent aim of development Professionalism We promote processes based on the optimization of resources and the quality of our teams' work, which seek the greatest impact. Sustainability We pursue a balance between social and economic development and respect for and protection of the environment as a means of reducing the causes of vulnerability in a lasting way.
WAY Values
Human dignity We work towards people's well-being based on ethics, respect for diversity and the promotion of human rights. We consider poverty and inequality to be an affront to social justice. Social justice Our approach to development is centered on equity and the promotion of people's ability to enjoy basic human freedoms and access to fair opportunities. Critical reflection The promotion of a critical spirit, which defines solidary action and frames development as a learning process, is a necessary factor for bringing about social transformation. Solidarity We consider joint responsibility in integral human development a value essential to achieving the common good and the defense of human dignity. Moving forward in a clear direction Improve the living conditions of impoverished communities, and especially those of Women and Youth to give them a chance, this is our mission, one guided by the shared principles and values defined in our organization’s philosophy. But to fulfill this mission, we need a well-laid plan, a roadmap. We have defined our path, we have set our course, and we invite you to participate.

Main Projects / Activities

WAY recently implemented a regional project with SIDA entitled “Young Women Leadership Development” that worked to empower 600 young women to engage in politics.

Contact (1) Full Name
Mr. Fadi El Jamal
Job Title
President
Head of the organisation
Mr. Fadi El Jamal
Contact (2) Full Name
Mr. Mohamad Baroudi
Job Title (2)
Vice-President

Montazah Association for Cultural Development ( mac )

National Network
Egypt
Address

6 Fadali Street Of Abu Arab St.- Miami - Montazah - Alexandria
Alexandria
Egypt

Telephone
03 -5546645
Telephone (other)
03-5545885
Fax
035545885
E-Mail
lewislotfy@yahoo.com
E-Mail (2)
susiehedar@gmail.com
Mobile Phone
01283433343
Mobile Phone (other)
01229319316
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2007
Fields of Activity
  1. Human rights
General Information
Number of employees consists of four workers - - Self-financing and partnership with other civil associations such as United Group in various human rights projects such as the fight against torture and community development
Mission and Objectives

Change the reality of human rights and awareness of the main rights of the Egyptian people Monitoring and defending the rights of the Egyptian citizen Goals The defense of the poor and marginalized Legal assistance and human rights

Main Projects / Activities

- Legal protection for victims of torture - Monitoring the elections - Take care of the families of prisoners - Orphan Day celebration - special needs care - Support for National Unity

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

The headquarters of the Assembly and state aid from the staff of the Assembly and their staff and provide trainers

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

Support for joint action and an agreement with the objectives of the network

Contact (1) Full Name
Louis Lotfy
Job Title
Chaiman of the Board
Head of the organisation
Louis Lotfy
Contact (2) Full Name
سوزان حيدر
Job Title (2)
عضو مجلس الادارة

Co-PLAN, Institute for Habitat Development

National Network
test test
Address

Str: Bylis, 12, Kashar, Tirana,Albania
Tirana
Albania

Telephone
0035542407423
Telephone (other)
0035542407424
Fax
003558407425
E-Mail
dritan_shutina@co-plan.org
E-Mail (2)
aida_ciro@co-plan.org
Mobile Phone
00355696089130
Organisation Type
Public/Private Non-Profit Foundation
Year of Establishment
1997
Fields of Activity
  1. Environment
General Information
The organizational structure of Co-PLAN is expertise-oriented, whereby each expertise or theme is developed by individual teams. The activity of Co-PLAN is built upon four expertise areas: namely Urban and Regional Development, Municipal Finance Management, and Urban Environmental Management, with Research constituting a cross-cutting, shared feature by all teams.
Mission and Objectives

Co-PLAN is a non-profit organization that has contributed to sustainable development by enabling good urban and regional governance, tackling key environmental issues, developing civil society, impacting policies, and promoting community participation since 1995.Co-PLAN has a long-standing experience in the realm of good governance and decentralization in Albania and in the wider region, through knowledge exchange activities and direct consultancy services. The projects, in which Co-PLAN has engaged over the years, have been its own designed projects, or projects in which Co-PLAN has acted as a key local counterpart for major donor funded projects on decentralization. The organizational structure of Co-PLAN is expertise-oriented, whereby each expertise, or theme is developed by individual teams. The activity of Co-PLAN is built upon three expertise areas: namely Urban and Regional Development, Municipal Finance Management, and Urban Environmental Management, with research constituting a cross-cutting, shared feature by all three teams.

Main Projects / Activities

Co-PLAN has a long-standing experience and an extensive research portfolio in matters pertaining to our thematic areas, particularly in the realm of environmental assessments, territorial management, local government service provision, informal settlements integration. Over the years Co-PLAN has implemented projects ranging from 10,000 USD 1,500,000 Euro all implemented with the same dedication and accountability. For more detailed information please visit our website: www.co-plan.org.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

We can offer our 18 years of experience and know how on matters of habitat; at Co-PLAN we are passionate about driving urban change to further improve and develop where we live. Over the years we have engaged in numerous projects on urban city planning as part of a spatial development reform.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

We want to join ALF Network because we share common objectives with one of your programme goals, which is Urban Spaces and Citizenship.Co-PLAN has encouraged the development of a regional citizenship. Also,Co-PLAN is interested in networking and developing Partnerships with member organizations.

Contact (1) Full Name
Dritan Shutina
Head of the organisation
Dritan Shutina, Executive Director
Contact (2) Full Name
Aida Ciro

Association for the Protection of the Lebanese Heritage (APLH)

National Network
Lebanon
Address

P.O.Box 544 , Keserwan
Zouk Mosbeh 1200
Lebanon

Telephone
+961-3-667648
Telephone (other)
+961-3-797785
E-Mail
info@protect-lebaneseheritage.com
E-Mail (2)
mayhem_n@hotmail.com
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2010
Fields of Activity
  1. Heritage
General Information
APLH is governed by an administrative comittee who is elected every 2 years. funding is either from donors, individual sponsors or from the members themselves. APLH is an independent entity, not influenced nor sponsored by a single party. the association has its blog, site, facebook page and printed gazette, Of Men & Ruins
Mission and Objectives

APLH is a group of committed scholars aiming to protect lebanese heritage and culture.

Main Projects / Activities

APLH's target is to achieve the implementation of a law to protect lebanese heritage and to have it enforced properly. APLH's scope includes cultural/environmental awareness, legal action and online/on-field activism.

Contact (1) Full Name
Mr. Josef Haddad
Head of the organisation
Ms. Pascale Ingea
Contact (2) Full Name
Ms. Pascale Ingea

International Young Naturefriends

National Network
Czech Republic
Address

Senovazne namesti 24
110 00 Praha 1
Czech Republic

Prague
Czechia

Telephone
+420 234 621 573
Fax
+420 234 621 574
E-Mail
iynf@iynf.org
E-Mail (2)
sarka@iynf.org
E-Mail (3)
vanessa@iynf.org
E-Mail (4)
presidium@iynf.org
Mobile Phone
+420 774 034 938
Mobile Phone (other)
+31 634 959 622
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
1975
Fields of Activity
  1. Environment
  2. International
  3. Youth
General Information
IYNF is an international organization bringing together Young Naturefriends and their organizations across Europe. It currently has 16 member and 7 partner organizations with more than 120.000 young members organized in over a thousand local groups. The working structure consists of the secretariat and volunteers working from the Prague office(currently 3 full time employees and 2 EVS volunteers). The decision making bodies are the General Assembly, the Council and the Presidium appointed for 2 years. The yearly budget varies around 160 – 190.000 EUR. The main sources of funding are the Youth in Action program and European Youth Foundation. IYNF is also financially supported by its mother organization Naturefriends Internationale. IYNF regularly organizes planning meetings for its member and partner organizations as well as training courses, which are aligned with the main theme of the year. In 2014 the focus will be put on Urban Outdoors.
Mission and Objectives

The fundamental reason for IYNF's existence or what we jointly want to become: an international network to connect and inspire Young Naturefriends for living values of respect, solidarity, equality, sustainability and love and care for nature.

Main Projects / Activities

Youth exchanges, Training courses, Paper and electronic publications and knowledge systems, Toolboxes on sustainable youth work and project management, Meetings and conferences for networking and cooperation, Permanent working groups and informal networks, Public exhibitions and other public educational activities, Communication and information channels.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

As an international organization IYNF not only contributes in one country, but has a European impact. Our secretariat is based in Prague and office members are encouraged to organize local events – as an example we can mention sustainability workshops or green tours, that are accessible for the public. We believe that organizations with similar aims should cooperate and develop their values together to have a better positive impact on the society. One of our aims is to raise awareness about sustainability and we will focus on the topic “Urban Outdoors” during the whole year 2014.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

Even if IYNF is a well established organization, we are still interested in finding new members and partner organizations, especially in the countries where we have no partners yet. Networking and programming belong to our main activities and we believe Anna Lindh Network could help us to enlarge our network and to find partners with similar values. We believe we can contribute with our building capacity in the environmental field. As a youth organization we also need to follow up on the changing needs of our youth members and learn constantly. We believe this learning process can be developed most effectively in discussion and cooperation with others.

Contact (1) Full Name
Sarka Bambasova - Secretary General
Head of the organisation
President - Vanessa Hofeditz
Contact (2) Full Name
Vanessa Hofeditz - President

Egyptian Association for Science and Scientists Lovers

National Network
Egypt
Address

Macka Elmokrama street , above Om elkora mosque , flat No. 1, Elasafra Elqeblia
Alexandria
Egypt

Telephone
3245920
Telephone (other)
5344894
Fax
3245920
E-Mail
Mohebel3lm@yahoo.com
E-Mail (2)
ibragabre@gmail.com
Mobile Phone
01286207291
Mobile Phone (other)
01288114410 & 01272506242
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2001
Fields of Activity
  1. Youth
General Information
we are NGO , having 5 in the board of direction while our members reach to 170 , we have two full time employer and 3 volunteers , we participated and applied many projects , some from our resources , others funded from some institutes . we are active with some partners like private sectors , some funding institutes ,
Mission and Objectives

our mission is : we are working to solve the problems of our society according to scientific plans and to maximize the use of our human resources , our objectives are : 1- development of youth and students through non formal learning .2 financial development of youth and women .3- health care programs .4- saving environment .5- networking and youth exchange

Main Projects / Activities

we participated and applied many projects , 1- saving and maintenance of safe and healthy foods ( network pf organizations ) 2- soft loans for women and youth . 3- family health care center in cooperation with ministry of health .4- training for reduce youth unemployment . 5- protocol with Tunisian association for youth exchange . we have some activities including non formal learning for all people through seminars , round table , work shops , periodical visits to museums , factories and research centers ,, literacy classes , project for ( reproductive society ) . development of talent students , social activities and we have some activities about environment and climate changes

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

we can contact other organizations and exchange the activities of each other to know the points pf correspondence and points which we can complete each other

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

we believe that networking and exchanging experience will help us to have new ideas and thoughts for developing our activities and also we can transfer our experience to others , we need to have more projects to our target groups either youth or student or women

Contact (1) Full Name
Ibrahim ahmed shahawy gabre
Job Title
Chaiman of the Board
Head of the organisation
Dr. Ibrahim Ahmed Shahawy Gabre

Association Jeunesse et Horizons

National Network
Tunisia
Address

25 Route touristique Larmel
Tabarka
Tunisia

Telephone
97923068
Telephone (other)
23330710
E-Mail
amel_abbes@yahoo.fr
E-Mail (2)
amel_abbes@yahoo.fr
Mobile Phone
97923068
Mobile Phone (other)
98513944
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2012
Fields of Activity
  1. Youth
General Information
Association Jeunesse et Horizons classée comme association générale. L’association est dirigée par un Comité Directeur composé de 7 membres élus par les membres actifs pour une durée de trois années lors d’une Assemblée Générale élective Partenaires: PNUD/ Ambassade des Etats Unies d’Amérique/ British council
Mission and Objectives

L’association a pour mission la promotion des droits de l’Enfant ainsi que l’encadrement de la Jeunesse en vue d’un développement humain durable. Elle veillera à :
1. La contribution au développement personnel et communautaire des jeunes :
- Sensibiliser les jeunes à la vie communautaire et développer chez eux le sens de la citoyenneté et l’esprit critique ; les encourager au travail collectif ; à la recherche, les exhorter à l’initiative et à la créativité en veillant sur la qualité.
- Organiser des conférences, des ateliers et des séminaires de formation pour une meilleure vulgarisation des objectifs assignés.
2. La promotion et la diffusion de la culture et de l’art.
- Encourager et assister les initiatives culturelles.
- Promouvoir des activités en langues étrangères et l’ouverture sur d’autres cultures.
3. La protection de l’environnement naturel et culturel
- Sensibiliser les jeunes aux richesses naturelles et archéologiques de la région

Main Projects / Activities

Création des clubs culturels dans la petite ville
Coordination des Young Arab Voices dans la région de Jendouba au Nord Ouest de la Tunisie
Coordination du programme "Access Scholarship" dans la région de Tabarka

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

Mère Thérésa a dit « Ce que nous faisons est à peine une goutte d’eau, mais si nous ne le faisons pas, notre goutte d’eau manquerait à l’océan » Nous somme une association jeune mais très active. Travaillez en réseau avec d’autres organisations et association en Tunisie contribuera à créer une synergie au niveau du Nord Ouest et aider à établir une meilleure communication entre les jeunes de Jendouba et les autres régions de la Tunisie.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

- Enrichir notre réseau professionnel international, développer nos connaissances et compétences professionnelles;
- Participer à des projets internationaux; échanger et partager de bonnes pratiques, d’expérience et d’entre aide par et pour les associations.

Contact (1) Full Name
Amel Znaidi Abbes
Head of the organisation
Amel Znaidi Abbes
Contact (2) Full Name
Meriem Selmi