Anna Lindh Foundation

Alkorra Foundation For Sustainable Development

National Network

Egypt

Address

14 Alfy St., Thawra Building – Downtown – Cairo

Country

City

Cairo

Province

EG-C

Street address 2

14 Alfy St., Thawra Building – Downtown – Cairo

Mobile Phone

+201221044599

Telephone

00202257881110

E-Mail

manal.maher@alkorra.org

E-Mail (2)

m.nathan@alkorra.org

E-Mail (3)

a.sabaa@alkorra.org

E-Mail (4)

info@alkorra.org

Year of Establishment

2011

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Contact Person1

Manal Maher El-Gamiel

Job Title 1

Managing Director

Contact Person 2

Mariam Ezzat Nathan

Job Title 2

Programmes manager

Organisation Type

Non-Governmental Organization

Fields of Activity

Democracy and community development, Environment/Sustainable development, Gender, Human rights, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Youth and education

General Information

Al Korra Foundation for Sustainable Development (AKSD) is an Egyptian non-profit organization. It has been registered with the Ministry of Social Solidarity in March 2011; and has changed the status of its registration to become a Central Foundation in 2021. Since its establishment, AKSD has been active in the implementation of locally developed initiatives, funded by Al Korra, as well as projects and programs funded by international organizations. Through its diversified undertakings, implemented primarily through civil society organizations, AKSD has reached more than 125,000 beneficiaries countrywide. It has also established an effective network of connections with government offices and international donors in almost all the governorates, with a particular emphasis on the marginalized and underserved areas.

Mission and Objectives

Our Vision is to have Egypt become among the most competitive and productive countries. The mission of AKSD is to support sustainable development, both economic and social, by investing in human capital, elevating the value of work and productivity among youths, providing skills development and entrepreneurship support, through both national and international organizations

Main Projects / Activities

1- "Mehnetak Mostakbalak" (your vocassion is your future) funded by WFP implemented in eight governorates from Fayoum to Aswan, raising awareness about sellf - employment, enterprenuership, vocational training and employment strategies,
2- "Mostakbalna fy tamkeenna" our future in our empowerment, funded by PLAN international, implemented in 4 communities in Qalubeya and focus on elemenating the gender discreination and compating violence against women,
3- "Lena3bor Gesran" let's bridge, it is an annual camp for university youth from all over Egypt , the 27 governorayes, it is focus on the governance activities , youth participation and increse their accountability skills.
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How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

ALKORRA will coordinate, collaborate and integrate with other members to ensure that youth enjoy their rights and to raise their awareness and skills on economic empowerment and governance issues with a special reference to women and persons with disabilities

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

1- to Collaborate with other organisations to reach the impact we dream with in youth life enhancement .
2- integrate our capacities in work with youth.
3.Widely exchange information and experiences of lessons learned and success stories.