FLAGSHIP PROGRAMMES
National Network
Egypt
Address
4th floor, Administrative Building of the All Saints Anglican Cathedral, 5 Michel Lutfallah street, El-Zamalek, CairoCountry
City
CairoMobile Phone
+201080404922Telephone
0227381771E-Mail (2)
kareem.gerges@ccmup.orgE-Mail (3)
mouneer.anis@ccmup.orgE-Mail (4)
matthew.anderson@ccmup.orgWebsite
Click HereYear of Establishment
2022Contact Person1
Mr. Kareem GergesJob Title 1
Director of International Partnerships & CommunicationsContact Person 2
Bishop Dr. Mouneer AnisJob Title 2
Director of CCMUPOrganisation Type
Non-Governmental OrganizationFields of Activity
Democracy and community development, Human rights, International/Cultural relations, Religion, Youth and educationGeneral Information
Our Trustees:
H.E. The Most Rev. Dr. Samy Fawzy Shehata, Archbishop of the Anglican/Episcopal Province of Alexandria (Chairman)
H.E. Dr. Ziad Bahaa El Din, former Deputy Prime Minister of Egypt
H.E. Dr. Moustafa El Fiki, former Ambassador & President of Bibliotheca Alexandrina
H.E. Dr Nazir Ayad, Grand Mufti of Egypt
H.E. Ambassador Raouf Saad, former Assistant Minister for Foreign affairs
Fr. Rafiq Greich, Senior Catholic Priest
Dr. Sameh Fawzy, Writer and Senior Official at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina
H.E. Chancellor Adly Houssein, former Governor of Menoufia
Dr Girgis Saleh, former Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches
Executive Committee:
Bishop Dr. Mouneer Anis, CCMUP Director | Archbishop-Emeritus of the Anglican Province of Alexandria
Rev. Dr. Matthew Anderson, Director of Academic Studies
Rev. Samir Dawoud, Director of Community Initiatives
Mrs. Nermine Shenouda, Financial Director
Mr. Kareem Gerges, Director of International Partnerships & Communications
Mr. Ramez Bekhit, Consultant for Community Initiatives
Mr. John Adly, IT Manager
This is in addition to a number of volunteers, interns, and consultants.
Main long-term strategic partners include:
Al-Azhar Al-Sharif, Azhar University, The Egyptian Family House, the Coptic Orthodox Church, The Coptic Catholic Church, the Anglican Diocese of Egypt, Misr El Kheir Foundation, and Rose Castle Foundation.
Ongoing projects include:
1. "Learning Journey": a unique series of conferences CCMUP organizes in partnership with Al-Azhar Al-Sharif, the Coptic, Catholic & Anglican Churches. The aim is to advance interfaith understanding and friendship by bringing together young students and leaders of Christian and Islamic theology to learn about each other from one another over the course of 3 or 4 days, to freely discuss religion and public life in a safe space without redlines or censorship, but based on mutual respect and tolerance. Program includes seminars, informal discussion time, as well as the sharing of breakfast and lunch together.
To our knowledge, such a conference is unprecedented in Egypt's modern history. We have organized 4 Journeys of Learning, since 2023, and planning its long-term continuation, thanks to the overwhelming positive feedback received.
2. Training teams on peace-building and conflict resolution, with various partners, targeting areas with a notable historical record of sectarian tensions such as in El-Minya, Alexandria, Cairo & Menouf.
3. Organizing public seminars discussing interfaith related subjects.
Mission and Objectives
Our Vision:
The Centre of Christian-Muslim Understanding and Partnership (CCMUP) envisions an Egypt where people of all faiths and cultural backgrounds live together in genuine and just peace, bound by profound mutual understanding, shared respect, and active cooperation for the common good.
Our Mission:
CCMUP is committed to promoting interfaith and intercultural understanding, peacebuilding, and community service across Egypt and beyond. Through education, dialogue, and collaborative grassroots initiatives, our mission is to equip individuals and communities to overcome religious and cultural divides, resolve conflicts peacefully, and unite in service of the common good; building a more just, compassionate, and harmonious society, within Egypt and beyond.
Main Projects / Activities
To realize our vision and mission, CCMUP implements a range of strategic initiatives across three core areas:
1. Academic Workshops
We offer educational programs in Christian and Islamic studies, equipping current and future faith leaders with the knowledge and tools needed to build interfaith peace, by organizing public seminars and its "Learning Journey": a unique series of conferences CCMUP organizes in partnership with Al-Azhar Al-Sharif, the Coptic, Catholic & Anglican Churches. The aim is to advance interfaith understanding and friendship by bringing together young students and leaders of Christian and Islamic theology to learn about each other from one another over the course of 3 or 4 days, to freely discuss religion and public life in a safe space without redlines or censorship, but based on mutual respect and tolerance. Program includes seminars, informal discussion time, as well as the sharing of breakfast and lunch together.
To our knowledge, such a conference is unprecedented in Egypt's modern history. We have organized 4 Journeys of Learning, since 2023, and planning its long-term continuation, thanks to the overwhelming positive feedback received.
2. Community Engagement
We organize grassroots projects and workshops community members to foster practical interfaith cooperation, strengthen local communities, and build lasting, friendly interfaith relationships, by addressing common public challenges such as environmental degradation.
3. Peace-building & Conflict Resolution
We provide training in interfaith and intercultural dialogue, reconciliation, and peacebuilding techniques, empowering individuals to become agents of harmony and understanding.
Currently, we're carrying out peace-building and conflict resolution projects in El Menya, Cairo, Alexandria, Menouf and Luxor.
We also aim to deploy trained teams to regions affected by, or at risk of, sectarian conflict. These teams implement peacebuilding activities that promote healing, prevent escalation, and support long-term reconciliation.
How can you contribute to the Network in your country?
CCMUP would be glad to share its expertise and experiences regarding interfaith peace with other CSOs within the network.
CCMUP would also be glad to promote partnerships with the Network's CSOs, to advance the common mission of ALF, CCMUP and relevant CSOs in Egypt and beyond.
We are open as well to understand how you would like us to contribute.
Why do you want to join the ALF Network?
To learn from the experiences of other CSOs within the network and to share our experiences as well.
To network, collaborate and create partnerships with other CSOs within ALF's network in Egypt and beyond.
To be better informed and able to apply for grants, conferences and other open calls provided by ALF, to advance the mission of both ALF & CCMUP.