Citizenship Support Center

The issue of citizenship has gained increased attention at both the theoretical and practical levels during the past two decades in Egypt. More attention is needed on this issue and its relevance to the Egyptian democratic transition and civic education processes in terms of research, knowledge, training and the role of media. Accordingly, the primary objective of the project is to establish the "Citizenship Support Centre" (CSC) within Al-Misry Foundation. The Center's mandate is to raise and promote public awareness regarding the principle of citizenship and civic education. A citizenship that ensures equality among all segments of the society irrespective of race, color, faith, ethnicity or social class and which entails opportunities to participate in all areas and the attainment of  basic civil rights for all Egyptian citizens.  The Center also supports dialogue among different groups and sectors in the society as the sole civic mechanism whereby differences can become a source of progress rather than a source of conflict, and whereby diversity, plurality and the right to differ are upheld and democratic progress is supported.

The "Citizenship Support Centre" (CSC) project scope of work and activities are summarized below:

1)  Detailing and documenting the efforts made in the field of citizenship, and categorizing and classifying it.

2)  Sharing information and experiences with other centers and institutions - both local and international- concerned with the issue citizenship. 

3)  Providing a reference library on the subject of citizenship.

4)  Providing different forms of consultation on the issue of citizenship including research and information.

5)  Publication of educational formative series on citizenship.

6)  Publication of a printed and electronic periodical on citizenship.

7)  Establishing a website on citizenship.

8)  Publishing an annotated bibliography on citizenship.

9)  Designing curricula on citizenship that targets different age groups.

10) Preparing training manuals on citizenship suitable for different groups of people.

11) Organizing and holding various types of meetings and gatherings.

12) Planning and participating in research projects.

13) Production of media material.

14) Translating some of the basic literature on citizenship.