U.S Embassy Cairo Launches 2nd Edition of Breaking Walls Dance Film Series

January 12, 2023 U.S Embassy Cairo Launches 2nd Edition of Breaking Walls Dance Film Series Cairo – The U.S. Embassy in Cairo, in partnership with the NÜT Dance Company, the Italian Cultural Institute, the Tahrir Cultural Center, the Austrian Cultural Forum Cairo, and the Goethe-Institut Kairo, is thrilled to present the second edition of the …

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U.S. Embassy & Egyptian Government Celebrate the Return of Historic Sarcophagus to the Egyptian People

U.S. Embassy & Egyptian Government Celebrate the Return of Historic Sarcophagus to the Egyptian People   January 2, 2023 Cairo – The U.S. Embassy in Cairo celebrates the return of the Ankhenmaat sarcophagus (the “Green Coffin”) back to the Arab Republic of Egypt. In coordination with Egyptian authorities, the repatriation of this important historical artifact …

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Open Competition

The U.S. Embassy Cairo Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available to support programs and projects that aim to strengthen the development of the U.S. Embassy Cairo alumni community.  The objectives of these programs and projects are to amplify the benefits to Egyptians from U.S. …

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Cultural Property Agreement Implementation Grant

The U.S. Embassy in Cairo is now accepting applications for Cultural Property Agreement Implementation (CPAI) projects that seek to protect Egypt’s cultural property from looting, theft, and illicit trafficking.  This open call is being conducted on behalf of the Cultural Heritage Center in the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) and the interagency Cultural Antiquities …

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Announcing the 2020 Virtual Exchange Grant Competition

The Stevens Initiative is committed to expanding the virtual exchange field by investing in promising programs. In that effort, the Initiative is proud to  open the 2020 Virtual Exchange Grant Competition. Up to $10 million in funding is available for schools, institutions, and organizations to implement virtual exchange programs that connect youth in the United States …

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Dina El Wedidi Brings Electrifying Mix of Contemporary, Classic Egyptian Music to the United States

September 26, 2018 Cairo – The U.S. Embassy in Cairo in partnership with the Center Stage arts exchange program is pleased to announce the U.S. tour of Dina Elwedidi and her band September 15 to October 19 across the United States.  Her tour will feature a mix of smaller shows and larger concerts in the …

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Women’s History Month 2018

Women’s History Month is an annual declared month that highlights the contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society. The U.S. Embassy in Cairo celebrates this month every year in many ways, please join us this year and check this page regularly for ongoing updates and to join our programs and events while we …

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Black History Month 2018

Each February, Black History Month honors the struggles and triumphs of millions of American citizens over the most devastating obstacles: slavery, prejudice, poverty as well as their contributions to the nation’s cultural and political life. Black History Month was the inspiration of Carter G. Woodson, a noted scholar and historian, who instituted Negro History Week …

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Three Egyptian Music Ensembles Selected to Tour U.S. in Fall 2018

August 30, 2017  Cairo –The Center Stage music program, in partnership with the U.S. Department of State, has selected three contemporary music ensembles from Egypt for month-long tours in the U.S. between July and December 2018.  Dina El Wedidi, Mohamed Abozekry & Karkadé, and Youssra El Hawary will bring their exceptional sounds to America and …

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U.S. Embassy Cairo Proud to Partner with El Gouna Film Festival

August 27, 2017 Cairo –The U.S. Embassy in Cairo is pleased to announce that the premier American film diplomacy program, American Film Showcase, will partner with the El Gouna Film Festival to host workshops and mentoring sessions with two prominent American filmmakers.  Screenwriter and director Richard Tanne, and producer and screenwriter Jeff Stockwell, will participate …

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American Music Abroad concert – February 28 in Cairo – March 3 in Alexandria

On February 28 in Cairo and March 3 in Alexandria, the Cultural Affairs Office of the U.S. Embassy & Consulate in Egypt celebrated American and Egyptian musical heritage. This year’s American Music Abroad concert, “Al Hakawatya”, brings to Egypt for the first time the American Jazz musician Chelsey Green and her band the Green Project. Chelsey …

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