Egyptian Canadian Cultural Association of Ottawa
The Egyptian Canadian Cultural Association of Ottawa (ECCAO) is non-profit organization that was incorporated in 1984 by a group of 12 Egyptian-Canadian men and women who lived in the National Capital Region.
ECCAO Board 2026
Dr. Mervat El-Tair
President
mervat.e@eccao.com
Mohamed Samy Hosny
Vice President
mohamed.h@eccao.com
Dr. Ahmed Ibrahim
Secretary
ahmed.i@eccao.com
George Tadros
Treasurer
george.a@eccao.com
Dr. Faika El Nakib
Social/Cultural Director
faika.e@eccao.com
Sameh Abaza
Social Media Director
sameh.a@eccao.com
Dahlia Nawwar
Education/Outreach Director
dahlia.n@eccao.com
Dr. Ghada Badr
Social/Cultural/IT Officer
ghada.b@eccao.com
Lina Mahgoub
Social/social Media Officer
lina.m@eccao.com
Mission & Vision
Our mission
Leverage the abilities, willingness and passion of its members to advance our community cultural, social and political standing, fostering the cohesion and integration with other communities within the fabric of the Canadian society.
Our vision
A united and inclusive organization for Egyptian Canadians and friends, adding value to the members and the larger community, while maintaining strong ties to Egypt.
Our values
These serve as guidelines for members’ conduct and behavior, describe our culture and priorities and provide a framework in which decisions are made to achieve our vision:
- Excellence
- Passion
- Respect
- Equality
- Unity
- Ethics
- Integrity
- Pluralism
- Empathy
- Collaboration
Objectives
Identity
To foster the identity of the Egyptian individual and community in Ottawa.
Interaction
To foster the interaction within the Egyptian community in Ottawa.
Cooperation
To promote ties and cooperation between ECCAO and other Associations in Canada.
Education
To educate the community at large about the Egyptian Heritage and Culture.
Ties
To maintain and strengthen ties between Egyptian communities in Canada and Egypt.