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Egypt
Address
75, Abdel Aziz Fahmi St, 2nd floor, apartment9, Stanely, AlexandriaCountry
City
AlexandriaMobile Phone
+201024612238Telephone
+20035437538Telephone (other)
+2001069219104E-Mail (2)
hagerabdulhady3@gmail.comE-Mail (3)
rawda.abdelhady@gmail.comWebsite
Click HereYear of Establishment
9Contact Person1
Hager Mustafa MohamedJob Title 1
Cultural Program CoordinatorContact Person 2
Rawda AbdelhadiJob Title 2
The Foundation DirectorOrganisation Type
Non-Governmental OrganizationFields of Activity
Arts, Heritage, Youth and educationGeneral Information
Raquda Foundation for Art and Heritage is registered as an NGO under No. 3878 in Alexandria, Egypt, in accordance with Law No. 194 of 2019, which regulates the practice of civil work for non-governmental organizations. Raquda was established in 2015 to safeguard and preserve cultural and natural heritage sustainably and through community engagement.
The Foundation’s main area of work is cultural services. Other areas include research services for the conservation and restoration of cultural heritage, community engagement in heritage, raising awareness, and capacity building. Raquda is an accredited NGO with UNESCO, under the Committee of Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Mission and Objectives
Vision: Preservation and safeguarding the natural heritage as well as tangible and intangible cultural heritage in sustainable and developed manners.
Objectives: Empower Communities for Heritage Conservation: Enable communities and societies to actively conserve and preserve their culture, heritage, and arts through sustainable development projects.
Promote Cultural Awareness and Entrepreneurship: Share knowledge on cultural heritage preservation, management, and entrepreneurship by engaging diverse communities in various initiatives.
Foster Youth Engagement in Civil Society: Support and enhance the role of youth in cultural and heritage-related projects, strengthening their participation in civil society.
Support Artistic and Handcraft Industries: Encourage the development and sustainability of artistic and artisan handcraft industries by creating opportunities for growth and visibility.
Celebrate international diversity: organize events, festivals, and celebrations that showcase and honor Egyptian, euromed countries and African folk traditions.
Curate and Host Art Exhibitions: Plan and implement exhibitions of various forms, including collective, temporary, anthological, and monographic displays, to highlight artistic heritage.
Advance Heritage Conservation and Management: Work on initiatives that support the preservation, restoration, and sustainable management of cultural heritage sites and assets.
Main Projects / Activities
Intangiable Cultural Heritage Projects:
- El Max Rescue Project (2022-2024): Inventory and documentation of intangible maritime cultural heritage elements in the Max area funded by The Honor Frost Foundation.
- Fish Market Documentation Project (2022): Inventory and documentation of intangible cultural heritage elements at the Souq El-Midan and El-Anfoushi fish markets, funded by the Egypt Expolaration Society.
- Sustainable Development Indicators Camp (2022-2030): Achieving sustainable development indicators through intangible cultural heritage: A case study on Khayamiya in Historic Cairo, in collaboration with Beit Al-Yakaneya for Heritage and Arts.
- Documentation of 51 Intangible Cultural Heritage Elements in Alexandria (2023) funded by CEEBA
- Participation in Egypt’s 2022 Periodic Report on the 2003 UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage.
- Herafi Project (2021): Under the patronage of the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the UNDP.
- Traditional Crafts Documentation Project (2021): Documentation of heritage crafts at Souq Al-Silah Street in Historic Cairo, in collaboration with Beit Al-Yakaneya for Heritage and Arts.
- Fourth Edition of the Iskandrona Exhibition (2021): Focused on the intangible heritage of Alexandria.
- World Heritage Simulation Model Initiative (2019): Included a special section for documenting Alexandria’s intangible cultural heritage across its five domains.
- Raquda`s Cultural Salon (2018): Reviving popular and musical heritage in Alexandria.
- Children’s Summer Program for Heritage Awareness (2017-Ongoing).
- Guided Tours on the Heritage of Alexandria and Egyptian Cities (2017–Ongoing).
Tangiable Cultural Heritage Cooperation:
- Conservation and Documentation Project of Fish Markets (Building of the Fish Market Hall in El-Anfoushi).
- Project on Natural and Human Risk Studies in Coastal Areas of Alexandria.
- Study Project on Water Cisterns in Alexandria.
- Urgent Conservation Project for the Max Area.
- Documentation of Old Alexandria Maps.
- Projects for Virtual Reconstruction of Tangible Heritage in Alexandria.
- Heritage Management Camps (2023 Edition): Focused on the city of Al-Qusair, studying urban heritage and traditional construction methods.
How can you contribute to the Network in your country?
Raquda will share our experience in intangible and tangible heritage conservation by contributing to projects documenting Egypt’s cultural assets. Also, we collaborate with EuroMed partners on research related to Alexandria’s historical sites and other coastal heritage countries and traditional crafts. We can lead heritage awareness workshops and capacity-building programs for youth, artisans, and cultural practitioners with other networks in Egypt and EuroMed countries. Further, we are able to organize exchange programs between Egyptian cultural organizations (network) and other EuroMed partners to share best practices. Furthermore, we can initiate launch initiatives that link heritage preservation with sustainable development, such as heritage trails or artisan markets advocating for responsible tourism that respects local traditions and environmental sustainability. Finally, it is important to contribute to policy discussions on safeguarding heritage through reports, studies, or policy recommendations within the network.
Why do you want to join the ALF Network?
Raquda Foundation for Art and Heritage is committed to safeguarding cultural heritage, fostering community engagement, and promoting intercultural dialogue. As a registered NGO working in Alexandria, Egypt, we believe that joining the Anna Lindh Foundation (ALF) Network will strengthen our mission by enhancing collaboration, knowledge exchange, and regional impact. By joining the ALF Network, we aim to collaborate on cross-cultural projects that highlight Mediterranean heritage and its role in fostering intercultural dialogue. Through the ALF Network, we seek to collaborate with capacity-building training, connect with other organizations, and share best practices on cultural empowerment. Raquda organizes cultural events, exhibitions, and heritage tours that celebrate diversity and shared histories. By joining ALF, we aim to develop new partnerships that strengthen intercultural dialogue and create collaborative cultural programs with Mediterranean partners. We are eager to collaborate, innovate, and work towards a shared vision of cultural dialogue and sustainable heritage development.