Resource Guide 313 American Research Center in Cairo (ARCE)
2 Midan Simón Bolívar, Garden City, Cairo 11461
Tel: (02) 2794-8239
Email: [email protected]; [email protected] (in USA) Website:
http://www.arce.org
The American Research Center in Egypt (ARCE) is a
private, non-profit organisation founded in 1948 by a
consortium of educational and cultural institutions to
support research on Egyptian history and culture, foster
broader knowledge about Egypt among the general public,
and promote and strengthen American-Egyptian cultural
ties. The ARCE also has affiliates in the US which can be
located by visiting their website.
American Women of Alexandria
Membership consists of English speaking women residing
in Alexandria who hold non-Egyptian passports. The club
meets every Monday morning at 10:00 am at a villa in
Roushdi. It has an active charity committee, various social
activities and a library. The club also issues a members’
telephone book and a monthly newsletter. For more
information, call Michel Richard at tel: (03) 420-9690.
Archaeological Society of Alexandria
6 Mahmoud Moukhtar Sreet (Behind Graeco Roman
Museum)
Open 4:30 pm–7:30 pm. Closed Thursdays, Fridays and
Saturdays. For more information, call tel: (03) 486-0650.
Website: http://asalex.org
British Community Association in Cairo
Tel: (02) 2291-8533 (Heliopolis);
(02) 3749-8870 (Mohandiseen)
Website: http://www.bcaegypt.com
Clubhouse, activities, special parties, barbecues and a free
monthly magazine. Open 10:00 am–3:00 pm.
Cairo Hash House Harriers
Meets every Friday afternoon, approximately two hours
before sunset all year round. Run, jog or walk at different
locations near Cairo such as Wadi Digla or near the
pyramids, with occasional trips to other sites. Members
come from many different nationalities, professions,