FLAGSHIP PROGRAMMES
National Network
Egypt
Address
7 شارع القيصر محطة الرمل .. عمارة كبدة الفلاح الدور الثالث .. شقة رقم 7الاسكندرية الإسكندريةEgyptCountry
City
الاسكندريةStreet address 2
7 شارع القيصر محطة الرمل .. عمارة كبدة الفلاح الدور الثالث .. شقة رقم 7Mobile Phone
01060809708Telephone
01020286844Telephone (other)
01270252328E-Mail (2)
cennect@gwana.orgWebsite
Click HereYear of Establishment
2009Contact Person1
Mohamed ElseweifyJob Title 1
Partnerships & International collaboration DirectorContact Person 2
يوستينا عادل سوريالJob Title 2
نائب رئيس مجلس الادارةOrganisation Type
Non-Governmental OrganizationFields of Activity
Arts, Democracy and community development, Gender, Heritage, Human rights, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, International/Cultural relations, Media, Others, Youth and educationGeneral Information
Gwana for Arts & Development has been established in 2009 as a sustainable youth artistic initiative in Alexandria, Egypt. transformed in 2021 to be a non-governmental organization (NGO), aims to develop society and empower youth using different shapes of performing arts.
Mission and Objectives
Mission
To empower children and youth and support social development through performing arts, creative learning, and community-based cultural programs.
Objectives:
- Use arts for social change by addressing community issues through performances and dialogue.
- Increase access to safe, inclusive arts programs for kids and young people from all backgrounds.
- Develop children’s & youth creativity and confidence through theatre, music, and artistic workshops.
Main Projects / Activities
Our Most Important Projects:
1) Saqiet Gwana
A theatre and performing arts space in Alexandria that welcomes both local and international talent.
It serves as an open cultural hub for performances, artistic exchange, and community engagement.
2) Gwana Kids
A seasonal performing arts school for children and teens (ages 5–17).
The program offers diverse artistic workshops and events that build creativity, confidence, expression, and teamwork.
3) Gwana Choir
A youth choir that develops vocal and music performance skills among young talents.
The choir also helps preserve and document local heritage through traditional songs and cultural music.
4) Gwana Drama & Acting School
A specialized program offering a series of drama and theatre workshops.
It helps participants build acting skills and practical knowledge in theatre management and stage production.
How can you contribute to the Network in your country?
Gwana can become a “culture-to-community impact” partner in the ALF local network by turning arts into real social impact.
we promotes cultural dialogue across the Mediterranean through the arts, while advancing inclusion, youth engagement, and social cohesion we are also connecting heritage with innovation and delivers scalable, community-level outcomes aligned with ALF priorities.
Why do you want to join the ALF Network?
because it gives us a trusted Mediterranean community where culture creates real social impact, through ALF, we can deepen intercultural dialogue, co-create meaningful programs, and exchange knowledge with strong regional partners.
It also helps us scale our youth- and arts-based approach beyond local activities into long-term cross-border collaboration.