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Why should I donate?

Egypt Migrations is a federally incorporated not-for-profit organization dedicated to preserving the stories of Egypt’s migrants, creating accessible educational resources, and empowering our communities. By donating, you can help us continue our important work of bridging the gap between public archives, immigrant communities, and academic scholars, and preserving the history and memory of Egypt’s migrant populations. This includes identifying, archiving, digitizing, preserving, and providing free access to source materials that reflect the knowledge, collective memory, and experiences of Egypt’s migrant populations. Your contribution will also help us facilitate community involvement, foster research, and advance social and cultural equity.

How will my donation be used?

Your donation will have an immediate impact by supporting our expert team in various ways, such as outreach and preservation of historical records at archives, covering server costs, organizing exhibitions, workshops, publications, podcasts, and public lectures for educational purposes, and empowering young professionals through paid internships and volunteer training.

Can I choose where my donation goes?

We appreciate general donations that support our overall mission, and we also encourage donors to specify during the donation process how they wish to support specific initiatives and opportunities. For example, a donation of $100 can help with website management and software subscriptions, $200 can offset the costs of transferring archival records to the Clara Thomas Archives in Toronto, and $300 can contribute to hiring additional interns for writing, social media outreach, and expanding oral history collections. You can choose where you want your donation to be allocated based on these options or suggest new initiatives that may further our mission at Egypt Migrations.

How can I be sure that my donation will make a difference?

We are a small but growing organization that stewards the first and only Egyptian Immigration archive. Every dollar counts and makes a significant impact. By donating to Egypt Migrations through the Zeffy (formerly Simplyk) platform, we receive 100% of your donation. Your support directly funds the preservation of historical records, educational initiatives, and empowerment programs for the Egyptian community. Donors are invited to leave their name and email address for us to forward reports and updates on our ongoing initiatives and plans.

Can I apply for government and foundation grants to support your organization?

Yes, we actively pursue government and foundation grants to sustain our operations. To be eligible for such grants, we need the constant and consistent support of community investors. By giving to our cause, you contribute to our ability to secure additional funding and support from these sources. We also invite our communities to engage government sources on our behalf.

Is my donation tax-deductible?

Your donation is tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. We comply with all relevant tax regulations as a federally incorporated not-for-profit organization. However, without charity status, we can not issue tax receipts that can be used for tax purposes.

Can I make a recurring donation?

Absolutely! Recurring donations provide ongoing support for our initiatives and allow us to plan and implement long-term projects. You can choose to make a recurring donation at a frequency that suits you, whether it’s monthly or annually.

Are there other ways to support your organization besides monetary donations?

Yes, besides financial contributions, we also accept in-kind and archival donations. If you have historical materials or artifacts that are relevant to our mission, we would greatly appreciate your donation. Additionally, you can support us by sharing our content and encouraging others to do the same. Spreading awareness about our organization and its work is invaluable.

How can I get involved as a scholar or individual?

We encourage established and junior scholars to introduce their work related to Egypt’s migrants. We welcome your involvement and collaboration if you have research or expertise in this area. Additionally, individuals can participate by sharing their stories, archiving, and preserving their family records, and leaving a meaningful contribution for future generations.

Are there any partner organizations involved in your work?

Yes, we have partnerships with various organizations that share our vision and goals. The Clara Thomas Archives & Special Collections (CTASC) and the Department of History at York University, as well as the Orfalea Center for Global & International Studies at UCSB, are some of our long-standing partners. We also collaborate with community organizations such as The Coptic Museum of Canada, The Muslims in Canada Archive, El Mahaba Center in Nashville, and the Portuguese and Greek Canadian History Projects in Toronto. In addition, our most recent collaboration with The American University in Cairo and The Shubra Archive for Research and Development yielded a tremendous learning experience in Cairo’s Tahrir Square (see below).