Organization History & Background:

The Egyptian NGO Support Center is a membership-based NGO that was founded by prominent figures of the civil society in Egypt, in order to carry on the legacy of the NGO Service Center funded by USAID (2000-2005).  The ENGOSC, through its Board of Directors and a staff of top notch experts, pledges to continue to provide Egyptian NGOs technical support, resources and information to strengthen the Civil Society, in order to perform an effective role as a full partner in the socio-economic development of Egypt.

Mission:
? CSOs empowered to effectively defend civil society interests, advocacy causes, and the interests of constituents and citizens;
? CSO standing and appreciation enhanced in the eyes of government, private sector and citizens;
? Greater generation, sharing and use of information and knowledge within civil society;
? National and governorate programs to promote and sustain greater volunteerism establishing and functioning;
? Continuous and more fruitful dialogue between civil society and both the private sector and government;
? Well-established linkages between Egyptian civil society and the civil societies of other Arab and non-Arab nations.