Don’t miss Manar Hazaa’s storytelling workshops at Diwan Bookstore

Reham El-Adawi , Tuesday 29 Jul 2025


American University in Cairo
AUC New Cairo Campus
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.


Diwan Bookstore
105, Abu Bakr El-Seddiq St, Heliopolis, Misr Algedida, Tel 02 2690 8184/85/ 0122 6000168
Sat 2 and 16 August, 7pm: Two storytelling workshops for children with Manar Hazaa.


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.


El Sawy Culturewheel
End of 26th of July St, underneath the 15th of May Bridge, Zamalek, Tel 2736 8881/6178/2737 4448
Tues 5 to Mon 11 August 2025 (Free entry): El Sawy Culturewheel 15th Book Fair 2025. In an era where technology is accelerating and sources of knowledge are multiplying; books hold a special place in our hearts. They are not just pages, but a companion, a source of inspiration, and a gateway to a deeper understanding of the world and oneself. At this fair, you will celebrate the word, share knowledge, and exchange visions. Within the exhibition halls, you will find various literary and cultural seminars, meetings with writers, daily creative and cultural competitions. And an open space for dialogue, contemplation, and discovery. Whether you are an avid reader, a writer penning your first words, or just a passerby looking for an idea that will change your day... the fair is your place, and you are a part of its spirit. For inquiries and more information call 01066603939 / 01066603941

 

ALEXANDRIA


Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Chatby, Alexandria 21526, Tel (03) 4839999
BA Conference Center, Multipurpose Hall
Thurs 31, 4 – 6pm: “Internal Scars: On Psycho Dermatological Disorders and Vision” a lecture presented by Dr. Heba El-Sayed, Dermatologist, Cosmetologist, and Laser Specialist, and Dr. Walaa Gamal, Master of Ophthalmology, Alexandria University, and Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Glasgow.

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