Who We Are

Who we are

CEOSS, an Egyptian development organization headquartered in Cairo, Egypt, is dedicated to social and cultural development, individual well-being, social justice and inter-cultural harmony. It delivers its services regardless of gender, race, religion, or beliefs. CEOSS reaches out to more than 2 million Egyptians annually in more than 100 rural and urban communities.

As an active voice promoting pluralism and mutual respect in an Egyptian context, CEOSS encourages the participation of Egyptians from all segments of society—Muslim and Christian, rich and poor, educated and uneducated, powerful and powerless—to work together toward common goals.

Our Mission

The mission of CEOSS is to promote the sanctity, equity, and harmony of life. It seeks to contribute to the transformation of society by nurturing moral and spiritual awareness, enhancing a sense of belonging, promoting respect for diversity, addressing conflict, and advancing social justice for individuals and communities.

Our Code of Conduct

CEOSS adheres to religious and human values that promote justice and peace; respect pluralism and diversity; and encourage ecological conservation.
CEOSS works cooperatively and in partnership with national and local governmental agencies and with civil society institutions to best address the concerns and rights of society.
CEOSS seeks transparency with partners and donor organizations.
CEOSS encourages a culture in which freedom of expression and belief, democratic decision making, consensus-building, and gender equity are valued and practiced.
CEOSS empowers and equips workers and leaders with practical, analytical, and creative skills that empower them to achieve their goals and objectives.