Regional Center of Expertise on Education for Sustainable Development (RCE Cairo)

National Network
Égypte
Address

3, Belbeis Desert Road, P.O.B. 2834 El Horreya, Heliopolis
Cairo
Égypte

Telephone
+202 26564 -124/125/140
Telephone (other)
+20 29 34 22 607
E-Mail
Jasmin.Ateia@heliopolisuniversity.edu.eg
E-Mail (2)
hani.sewilam@heliopolisacademy.org
Organisation Type
Public/Private Non-Profit Foundation
Year of Establishment
2008
Fields of Activity
  1. Youth and education
General Information
The RCE Cairo brings together institutions, e.g. universities, schools, research institutes, enter-prices, NGOs, and individuals at the local and regional level, to jointly promote Education for Sustainable Development. On this way the RCE Cairo is an extension of SEKEMs activities in the field of Sustainable Development. Four working groups (see "projects")act as the operational arms of the RCE Cairo. The RCE Cairo relies on funding - due to its acceptance a few weeks ago, we are still working on the final budget.
Mission and Objectives

Mission: Shape a sustainable future by educating and mobilizing key actors towards sustainable development in the RCE Cairo scope area.
Objectives:
o Raising awareness on Education for Sustainable Development
o Integrating aspects of SD in the fields of Social Development; Education; Research and Innovation; Environment, Health and Agriculture
o Spreading ESD in the RCE Cairo scope area, and beyond
o Build innovative platforms to share information and experiences and to promote dialogue among regional/local stakeholders

Main Projects / Activities

1. Social Development:
o Raising public awareness on ESD
o Addressing social inequalities through education
o Emphasizing the importance of regional knowledge, traditions and culture for SD
o Improving the situation of the underprivileged groups like street children or disabled through ESD
2. Formal & Non-Formal Education
o Integrating elements of SD in the traditional and existing forms of formal education
o Emphasizing the role of adult education/ training in promoting ESD
o Organizing training courses and seminars on ESD
3. Research & Innovation
o Emphasizing the importance of innovation and entrepreneurship
o Fostering innovation through the integration of existing skills, know-how and research efforts
4. Environment, Health & Agriculture
o Promoting biodynamic agriculture
o Raising awareness and fostering action against environmental abuse
o Promoting sustainable ways of health improvement and disease prevention

Contact (1) Full Name
Jasmin Ateia (coordinator of international affairs)
Contact (2) Full Name
Dr. Hani Sewilam