FLAGSHIP PROGRAMMES
National Network
Egypt
Address
1123 Nile Cornish, MasperoCountry
City
GizaProvince
GizaMobile Phone
+201000440800Telephone
0233101220Telephone (other)
01003508608E-Mail (2)
nadianour00@hotmail.comWebsite
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2016Contact Person1
Rania Salah SeddikJob Title 1
ChairwomanContact Person 2
Nadia NoureldinJob Title 2
Monitoring and evaluation consultantOrganisation Type
Non-Governmental OrganizationFields of Activity
Arts, Democracy and community development, Environment/Sustainable development, Heritage, Human rights, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, International/Cultural relations, Media, Youth and educationGeneral Information
Karama foundation is the third UNESCO accredited non profit in Egypt under the 2003 convention of intangible cultural heritage
Mission and Objectives
✅ Preserve and protect at‑risk elements of intangible heritage through targeted initiatives.
✅ Promote and enhance the visibility and value of local traditions and handicrafts.
✅ Transmit cultural knowledge and skills via formal and informal educational activities.
✅ Revitalize traditional practices so they remain living parts of community life.
✅ Build economic and social capacity for artisans to secure sustainable livelihoods connected to heritage.
✅ Raise awareness of the economic, historical, social, and cultural importance of Egypt’s intangible cultural heritage
Karama’s overarching vision is to safeguard, revitalize, and develop Egypt’s intangible/ living cultural heritage , with particular emphasis on traditional crafts ,while integrating social and economic development for the communities that carry this heritage.
Main Projects / Activities
- Product Innovation in Traditional Embroidery” in cooperation with Istabl Antar Dream Foundation, Egyptian clothing bank, GebRaa, ExxonMobil Egypt -2024-2026
-Carving & piercing” and model making for youth with intellectual disability, United Nation Women Guild -2023 in collaboration with The National foundation for family and community development (NFFCD)
-Reviving of the inlay craft in Egypt (2019-2021), Drossos foundation with ministry of education and vocational education, mazalah foundation, Istabl antar dreams foundation and The National foundation for family and community development (NFFCD)
How can you contribute to the Network in your country?
collaborating with other members in different projects, exchanging services, hosting events at our office, sharing experiences and best practices
Why do you want to join the ALF Network?
We like the Egyptian members of the network and we can see ways of potential future collaboration. we also think the ALF Network can help us expand our work around the Mediterranean and help create bridges of dialogue and cultural diversity celebration and awareness opportunities
Additional Information
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