Institute of Cultural Affairs - Middle East & North Africa (ICA-MENA)

National Network
Egypt
Address

48, Road 79; P.O.Box 23, Maadi
Cairo
Egypt

Telephone
02-7530059
Fax
02-7530059
E-Mail
cairo@ica-mena.org
E-Mail (2)
assemkml@gmail.com
Mobile Phone
010-6614992
Website
http://www.alscorp.com/ica_website
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
1976
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Environment/Sustainable development
  3. Gender
  4. Heritage
  5. Youth and education
General Information
ICA-MENA's work is centered on the human factor in development. Thanks to the enthusiasm of its 70 members and the participation of all community sectors (NGOs, GOs and the private sector), ICA operates with an annual budget of LE 5, 000, 000 with the objective to create valuable and sustainable change in collaboration with the targeted communities. ICA MENA depends on its fund raising activities to reach funds for its projects depending on funding opportunities all over the world that targets the MENA region. As donors we can mention, international donors such as MISERIOR and DANIDA (Danish Embassy), Egyptian German Technical cooperation, national such as Social fund for Development, Egyptian Swiss fund for development, and private sector such as Sawiris foundation for development.
Mission and Objectives

ICA Mission: To improve the quality of life of community groups through mobilizing their potentials in order to build a dynamic society that is aware of its assets and opportunities and capable of interacting with and affecting change.
ICA Strategic Objectives:
1-To contribute to local community development in a holistic way through the improvement of health, education and economic status.
2- To enhance the capacity of community groups with an emphasis on vulnerable groups such as women, children and youth.
3- To build partnership with stakeholders for the facilitation of effective and sustainable community development.
4-To develop ICA’s capacity as a quality Organization to be able to realize its mission.

Main Projects / Activities

ICA facilitates community development in the social, economic, and political realms through:
• Institutional and Human Capacity-Building of community groups, governments, and civil society.
• Creating partnerships and networks among the different sectors in society: community, government, private sector, and civil society.
• Education Enhancement, Combating Illiteracy, Life- Skills Education, and Art-for-Education for communities.
• Urban and Rural Development through health, education, employment, and environmental initiatives.
• Skills Enhancement, Youth Employment, and SME support.
• All projects and activities are community-driven initiatives, maintain gender equity, and are built for sustainability.

Contact (1) Full Name
Assem Kamal (Regional Director)