FLAGSHIP PROGRAMMES
National Network
Egypt
Address
El Azizi Street, Development Bank Building, Entrance (b) in front of Agricultural Reformation, Shalby, MiniaCountry
City
MiniaProvince
المنياMobile Phone
01000594393Telephone
862092034Telephone (other)
01025248104E-Mail (2)
Benaaforall2000@yahoo.comE-Mail (3)
sseha@hotmail.comE-Mail (4)
MOmenk55@yahoo.comYear of Establishment
2005Contact Person1
Sabri SehasJob Title 1
Director of the AssociationContact Person 2
Momen AbdelkaderJob Title 2
Project and Program ManagerOrganisation Type
Non-Governmental OrganizationFields of Activity
Arts, Democracy and community development, Environment/Sustainable development, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, ResearchGeneral Information
The association works on various projects, including health, culture, education and youth. The association has a huge force of volunteers in various activities and programs. There is also a strong and effective board of directors in the association.
Mission and Objectives
Benaa Association for Development seeks to identify and document lived development experiences. Our approach is grounded in the continuous integration of knowledge, practical experience, and collaborative action, while upholding the principles of gender equality, child protection, and environmental sustainability
Main Projects / Activities
- Project: World Food Programme Activities
Programs:
Loan Program
Women and Child Program
Volunteer Program
Achievements and Institutional Engagement
The Association received the Best Charitable Project Award (2016) in the Joanna Humanitarian Competition, winning EGP 10,000 in technical support and electronic services.
The Association has been a member of the National Forum of Civil Society Organizations for Nile Basin Development since 2007.
The Association participated in the First Conference on Activating Community Participation in Light of Quality Assurance and Accreditation (2007).
The Association is a member of the Forum for Dialogue of Cultures, affiliated with the Coptic Evangelical Organization for Social Services, in partnership with several civil society organizations (2022–2024).
The Association hosts public service assignees delegated by the Social Solidarity Administration to fulfill their national service.
The Association provides field training opportunities for students of the Faculty of Arts, Department of Sociology. Each year, it supports students in gaining practical experience both within the organization and through direct community engagement.
The Association produced two documentary films: “Clean Drinking Water” and “Solid Waste Management”, under the project “Women for the Preservation of Water Resources Initiative”, funded by the World Bank and implemented in cooperation with the Development Services Center. The project was carried out in Beheira and Minya Governorates.
The Association conducts various studies and public opinion surveys, including youth surveys on community-based youth initiatives.
The Association provides project documentation services using audiovisual media (video production).
The Association’s Director participated in a study mission to the United States in 2007 to examine accreditation and quality assurance systems and methodologies.
The Association’s Director served as a member of Egypt’s National Early Childhood Team until 2021 and is a member of the Arab Network for Early Childhood Development. In 2022, in collaboration with the National Council for Childhood and Motherhood and UNICEF, he designed the Competency Framework Guide for Professionals Working with Children in Early Childhood across various sectors. Currently (2026), he is developing additional guidelines in cooperation with the National Council for Childhood and Motherhood.
How can you contribute to the Network in your country?
I can contribute to the Anna Lindh Foundation Network in my country by fostering intercultural dialogue and promoting inclusive community development initiatives that align with the Foundation’s core values. Through my engagement in civil society work, I aim to support collaborative projects that strengthen mutual understanding, social cohesion, and active citizenship, particularly among youth and women.
I can also contribute by sharing best practices, facilitating partnerships between local organizations and regional stakeholders, and organizing community-based activities such as workshops, dialogue sessions, and awareness campaigns that promote diversity, gender equality, child protection, and environmental sustainability.
Furthermore, I am committed to knowledge exchange within the network, documenting and disseminating successful development experiences, and actively participating in regional initiatives that advance intercultural cooperation across the Euro-Mediterranean region.
Why do you want to join the ALF Network?
I wish to continue in the Anna Lindh Foundation (ALF) Network because it provides a valuable platform for fostering intercultural dialogue, strengthening civil society collaboration, and promoting shared values across the Euro-Mediterranean region.
Being part of the network enables meaningful exchange of knowledge, experiences, and best practices, which contributes to improving the quality and impact of our local initiatives. It also offers opportunities to build sustainable partnerships, enhance institutional capacity, and engage in regional programs that support youth empowerment, gender equality, social inclusion, and community resilience.
Continuing in the ALF Network aligns with our long-term vision of promoting dialogue, mutual understanding, and inclusive development. We view our membership not only as a benefit, but as a responsibility to actively contribute to the network’s mission and to support collective efforts toward