Center for Intercultural Dialogue and Translation (CIDT)

National Network
Egypt
Address

90 Street 14b, Maadi
Cairo
Egypt

Telephone
(0020) 2 23598087
Fax
(0020) 2 23598087
E-Mail
info@cidtegypt.com
E-Mail (2)
khulsman@cidtegypt.com
Mobile Phone
01005684877
Organisation Type
Private Company
Year of Establishment
2012
Fields of Activity
  1. Research
General Information

Limited Liability Company (2012) replaced earlier tawsiya basita company (2005) with same name. Cooperating with Center for Arab-West Understanding (NGO). Six staff and an irregular number of volunteers. Partners are the Stichting Arab-West Foundation, a Dutch NGO and member of ALF, Kerkinactie (Netherl), Missio and Misereor (Germany) for whom we produce reports. Payments come from last three. Part of funds goes through AWF. We are building electronic library for intercultural dialogue. Part of work is done with student interns (Egyptian/non-Egyptian).

Mission and Objectives

To be a non-partisan organisation that contributes to the peaceful coexistence of all people regardless of conviction in Egypt. Providing non-partisan information/background studies is a prerequisite for dialogue and mutual understanding. Translation Arabic/English in proper cultural context is main part of our work.

Main Projects / Activities

Building electronic library (database), internship program for students, providing reports with either media critique or background to media reporting, in particular reports describing conflict situations. Writing skills of many students is not strong and needs improvement. Wishing to develop summerschool for students and more engagement in conflict resolution.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

Our database may be of use for many members of the ALF network, participation in student exchange programs

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

We were a member from the first moment ALF started.

Contact (1) Full Name
Sawsan Gabra
Head of the organisation
Cornelis Hulsman
Contact (2) Full Name
Cornelis Hulsman
Job Title (2)
director