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  3. John D. Gerhart Center for Philanthropy, Civic Engagement and Responsible Business

We aim to strengthen the culture of social responsibility through philanthropy, as well as effective civic and business engagement in the Arab region. The center operates under its three themes of Philanthropy, Civic Engagement and Responsible Business in an effort to effectively serve and engage the society.

Who We Are

We were established in 2006 with the aim to further the AUC's mission to advance social responsibility and active citizenship. 

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Our Programs

As the development arm of the AUC school of business, we engage in research and offer mentorship, leadership and fellowship programs for the capacity building of a better community.

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Gerhart Center Webinar Series

Gerhart Center Webinar Series

The Aftermath of the COVID 19: The New Social Impact Ecosystem webinar series aims to discuss concepts that are currently not mainstream and may (or perhaps should) become mainstream in the aftermath of the COVID 19.

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Publications and Case Studies

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Philanthropy in the Arab Region

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Foundations in The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Facts & Statistics

Giving for Social Impact Cover Page

Giving for Social Impact

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Al Quds Case Study

 

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Contact Us

AUC New Cairo, AUC Avenue, P.O.BOX 74, New Cairo 11835, Egypt

Research Center Building, First Floor

 The American University in Cairo

email: gerhartcenter@aucegypt.edu