2025 Site Visits

Note: The Excursion on 30 July to the Giza Pyramids & Khan El Khalili will take place on the same day as the field visits.

1. Tawasol (Capacity: 70 visitors)

Founded in 2008, Tawasol for Developing Istabl Antar NGO is a Cairo-based nonprofit dedicated to empowering low-income communities. They offer free quality education, vocational training in traditional crafts, and health services. Their school features a library, theater, and computer lab.

Website: tawasolegypt.org

2. Megawra (Capacity: max 70 visitors)

A community-centered architectural initiative focused on heritage-based urban development. Their flagship project, Athar Lina, combines cultural conservation and sustainable regeneration in Historic Cairo.

Website: megawra.com

3. Egyptian Food Bank (Capacity: 70 visitors)

Specializing in combating hunger since 2006, the EFB operates across Egypt, partnering with stakeholders to ensure food security for the underprivileged. Their mission is to secure healthy, nutritious food for all.

Website: efb.eg

4. Association for the Protection of the Environment (APE) (Capacity: 40 visitors)

Founded in 1984 to support Cairo’s garbage collector community (Zabbaleen). They promote recycling, upcycling, and sustainable livelihoods through education and artisan workshops.

5. Art Jameel (Capacity: TBC)

Operates the Jameel House of Traditional Arts in Cairo, offering a two-year program in Islamic arts to preserve Egypt’s artisanal heritage through training and craftsmanship.

Website: artjameel.org

6. Egyptian Clothing Bank (Capacity: TBC)

A zero-waste NGO transforming fabric waste into clothing and employment for underserved communities. Their 5-step model includes collection, sorting, processing, manufacturing, and distribution.

Website: egyptianclothingbank.org