Egyptian Association of Canterbury, Inc. (EAC)

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Egyptian Association of Canterbury, Inc. EAC


Established	2004
Type	Charitable, non-profitable organisation, New Zealand
Staff	Ola Kamel (Chair), Baher Zaghlool (Secretary), Hossam Edris (Treasurer)
Location	Christchurch, New Zealand
Website	www.eac.org.nz

The Egyptian Association of Canterbury was established in Christchurch in March 2004. EAC is a charitable organisation, non-profit organisation. Membership is open to all residents of Canterbury who are of Egyptian origin or descent.

[edit] The principles and goals of EAC are:

· The EAC upholds the values of participatory democracy, all members from all backgrounds are able to access the elected management committee and all views are to be given equal consideration at general meetings.

· The EAC is to offer and provide help, orientation and support to new Egyptian migrants whom arrive into Canterbury.

· The EAC is to serve as a unifying organisation for the local Egyptian community in order to give the community a voice and presence on the local scene. Having an official organisation for the Egyptian community should imbue it with the capacity to be a more effective participant in local life.

· All members are to be encouraged to participate according to their wishes and abilities in the EAC activities and on the local scene.

· Organising a system to help new arrivals to Canterbury and designating various support accordingly.

· Maintain close contacts and communication with governmental and non governmental organisations, public domains and private entities and organisations.