American University in Cairo
AUC New Cairo Campus
Sun 27 to Thurs 31, 9am – 5pm: The 6th African Philanthropy Conference (APC), hosted by the John D. Gerhart Centre for Philanthropy, Civic Engagement, and Responsible Business at Onsi Sawiris School of Business at the AUC.
This year’s theme, “Sustainable Financing for Development in the Majority World,” will explore how Africa can lead its own development financing future through decolonized, ethical, and inclusive funding models. As traditional aid flows become unpredictable, the 6th APC will explore strategies for building ethical, resilient, and inclusive financing systems that reflect African priorities, values, and realities.
The conference will feature panel discussions, plenary sessions, academic workshops, exhibitions, and the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award, honoring exceptional contributions to African philanthropy. The panel discussions will explore critical themes, including decolonized funding structures and ethical financing practices, gender-responsive financing for development, diaspora and remittance-based models and the role of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) metrics in philanthropy.
Beit Al-Seheimi
Al-Moez St, Al-Darb Al Asfar Alley, Al-Gamaleya District, Tel 02 2787 8865
Sun 27, 6pm: The Homeland Memory Salon presents the discussion “Suez Canal in the Memory of the Homeland” by journalist and historian Mohamed El-Shafaai.
Beit Al Sett Wassila (House of Arab Poetry)
Al Azhar district, behind Al Azhar Mosque, Al Aini St, Tel 02 2510 3171
Sun 27, 8pm: The “Cairo Criticism” series will feature a panel discussing critic Khairy Douma’s project.
Diwan Bookstore
159, 26th of July St, Zamalek, Tel 01222 40 7084
Tues 29, 7pm: Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman has been chosen for Diwan’s July Book Club discussion, moderated by Haguer Amin.
105, Abu Bakr El-Seddiq St, Heliopolis, Misr Algedida, Tel 02 2690 8184/85/ 0122 6000168
Tues 29, 7pm: Based on the readers’ votes, Season of Migration to the North book by Eltayab Saleh has been selected for discussion at the Diwan Book Club this July.
Diwan Magara, El-Sheikh Zayed
Wed 30, 7pm: Based on your votes, Harry Potter and The Philosopher’s Stone by J.K. Rolling has been chosen for Diwan’s July Book Club discussion.
Goethe Institute
17 Hussein Wassif St, Mesaha Sq, Dokki, Tel 02 2575 9877
Goethe Institute organises Green July 2025, a vibrant month-long programme featuring workshops and events aim to rethinking our relationship with the planet through four main themes: growth, innovation, imagination and reform.
Fri 25, 3.30-6.30pm (in Arabic, free entrance): “Sustainable Education” an awareness talk rich in ideas and practical tips for raising environmentally conscious children. Learn how parents' choices can contribute to a sustainable future—from everyday habits to caring and responsible and preserving the environment
Italian Cultural Institute
3 El-Sheikh El Marsafy St, Zamalek, Tel 02 2735 5423/2735 8791
Intensive Advanced Italian courses (Levels C1 - C2) enrollment is now open for in-person intensive Italian language courses at advanced levels C1 and C2. Enrollment period from 15 to 31 July 2025, course duration: 70 hours over the span of three months Course start date on 2 August 2025, modality: face-to-face for information and enrollment: [email protected] Enrollment deadline is 31 July 2025, hurry up because spots are limited.
* A version of this article appears in print in the 24 July, 2025 edition of Al-Ahram Weekly
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