EKA - Aims



In 1990 another Alexandrian businessman, STEFANOS P. TAMVAKIS, assumed the presidency. At the age of 37, he was the youngest ever elected President of EKA.

Stefanos P. Tamvakis and his eight colleagues of the Executive Committee of EKA are attempting to rebuild and extend the life of the Hellenic community in Egypt. They worked closely with the late Patriarch of Alexandria and All Africa H.B. Parthenios III and continue with the co-operation and support of the current Patriarch H.B. Petros VII, as they aim to turn the tide and continue a dynamic Hellenic presence in Alexandria into the twenty-first century :

    1. EKA is working closely with the World Council of Hellenes Abroad (SAE) a non-government, non-profit organisation which represents expatriate Greeks. In 1995, Stefanos P. Tamvakis was elected Regional President of the Asia-Africa region of SAE and the Regional Office of SAE, which represents Greeks living throughout the two continents, was set up within the buildings of EKA. Through SAE the Hellenic Community aims to reach out to other Hellenic Communities abroad and take an active part in the creation and support of ecumenical Hellenism.
    2. EKA is making every effort to strengthen ties and encourage cultural exchange and a healthy trading relationship between Greece and Egypt and is proud to say that ties between the Hellenic community, the Government of Greece and the Egyptian Authorities have never been closer.
    3. EKA is taking every opportunity to promote the name of Alexandria and the activities of the Hellenes of Alexandria as well opportunities for Greeks in Egypt and Egyptians in Greece through Egyptian-Greek leagues and organisations in both countries.
    4. EKA proposes to breathe new life into the last Greek Quarter of Chatby, Alexandria, by establishing a School of Archaeological and Classical Studies bearing the name "Alexander the Great", so ensuring the continuation of an active Hellenic presence and constant cultural exchange.