Egyptian Heritage Rescue Foundation

What Egyptian Heritage Rescue Foundation does

The Egyptian Heritage Rescue Foundation (EHRF) is a non-governmental civil foundation registered in Egypt under number 5191 of 2013, headquartered in Giza with operational reach across North Africa. Its stated mission is to enhance and protect Egyptian and regional cultural heritage from risks associated with disasters, fires, neglect, and inadequate emergency preparedness. EHRF designs and delivers training programs on disaster risk reduction, crisis management, and First Aid for Cultural Heritage (FACH), developed in cooperation with ICCROM. It also carries out hands-on heritage rescue operations, conservation projects, and publishes bilingual Arabic-English methodological guides such as the Re-Org museum storage reorganization toolkit and the Emergency Evacuation of Heritage Collections guide book. Core "technology" in this context is the codified training curriculum and published methodology rather than a software platform; no proprietary AI/ML or digital product is disclosed.

The foundation's service mix comprises four pillars: (1) training programs targeted at government cultural heritage specialists; (2) conservation projects including fire hazard prevention at Al-Azhar and Al-Ghouri, restoration of Mamluk-era minbars in Cairo, and rescue of the 16th-century Hammam El-Sharaybi; (3) emergency rescue missions (e.g., the Islamic Art Museum operation); and (4) publications on heritage conservation methodology. Project delivery is funded and executed through a network of core international partners, including UNESCO, ICCROM, the British Council, Prince Claus Fund, ICOM, and the Smithsonian Institution, alongside the Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities. As a non-profit, EHRF's "revenue model" is project-based grant funding rather than commercial pricing; pricing details are not publicly disclosed.

EHRF is governed by a board of trustees chaired by Abdul Hamid Salah, a former Head of Risk Assessment Management at the Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities, with operational leadership from Executive Director Amira Sadiq and Programs Director HebatAllah AbdelHamid. With 14 employees and project-specific funding from cultural protection funds and international development agencies, the foundation operates at small scale but with a highly specialized mandate. Its value proposition rests on combining ICCROM-aligned training methodology, practical rescue experience, and an international partner ecosystem that confers credibility on heritage protection work in Egypt and the wider region.

Name

Egyptian Heritage Rescue Foundation

Legal name

Egyptian Heritage Rescue Foundation (المؤسسة المصرية لإنقاذ التراث)

Website

https://ehrf-egypt.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Egyptian Heritage Rescue Foundation is a Cairo-based civil non-profit founded in 2013 that delivers training, conservation projects, emergency rescue operations, and methodological publications to protect cultural heritage in Egypt and the region, primarily serving government heritage specialists in partnership with ICCROM, UNESCO, and the British Council.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cultural Heritage Conservation Services

NAICS

Historical Sites (71212), Museums (71211), Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Services-Miscellaneous Repair Services (7600)

akta.pro primary industry

Historic Preservation & Landmarks Conservation (BPAGAHAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Historic Preservation & Conservation Planning (BPAHAKAH), Disaster Recovery, Reconstruction & Resilience Programs (BPAGAAAK), Cultural Heritage Institutions (Archives, Historic Houses, Monuments Foundations) (THAJADAI)

Keywords

• Cultural heritage rescue
• Disaster risk management
• Heritage conservation
• Museum collection training
• Fire hazard prevention

Headquarters

HQ city

Cairo

HQ country

Egypt

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

The Egyptian Heritage Rescue Foundation designs and delivers training programs for heritage professionals on disaster preparedness, First Aid for Cultural Heritage (FACH), and museum storage reorganization (Re-Org methodology). It also executes hands-on conservation and rescue projects at historic sites in Egypt (e.g., fire hazard prevention at Al-Azhar and Al-Ghouri, Mamluk Minbars restoration, Hammam El-Sharaybi rescue) and publishes methodological guides and toolkits on heritage emergency response.

Product overview

The Egyptian Heritage Rescue Foundation is a non-governmental organization (registered number 5191/2013) established in 2013 to protect and enhance Egyptian and regional cultural heritage. The organization operates as a service-oriented non-profit rather than a technology company. Its portfolio consists of: (1) training programs for heritage professionals on disaster risk reduction, crisis management, and museum storage reorganization (Re-Org methodology); (2) publications including guides on emergency evacuation of collections and the Re-Org methodology toolkit; (3) conservation projects including fire hazard prevention at Al-Azhar and Al-Ghouri, Mamluk Minbars restoration, and Hammam El-Sharaybi rescue; and (4) emergency rescue missions for heritage collections in crisis situations. The organization collaborates with international bodies including ICCROM, UNESCO, ICOM, and the British Council.

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Products and services

• Training Programs for Heritage Emergency Preparedness (FACH) A training program covering disaster risk reduction for museum collections, crisis management for cultural heritage sites, first aid for museum collections during emergencies, first aid for building heritage in emergency times, and museum storage reorganization (Re-Org). Designed for specialists and workers in the government sector and institutions concerned with cultural heritage protection.
• دليل لإخلاء المقتنيات والمجموعات المتحفية في أوقات الأزمات والمخاطر (Emergency Evacuation Guide for Museum Collections) A bilingual (English and Arabic) guide for emergency evacuation of heritage collections and museum objects during crises and risks, intended for museum staff and heritage custodians.
• Re-Org: Museum Storage Reorganization Method A comprehensive methodology for reorganizing museum storage, including a self-evaluation tool, additional resources, worksheets, and a workbook.
• The Emergency Evacuation of Heritage Collections Guide Book An English-language guide book for the emergency evacuation of heritage collections in crisis situations.
• Museum's Storage Re-Org Workshop A workshop program focused on museum storage reorganization techniques and best practices.
• Fire Hazard Prevention at Al-Azhar and Al-Ghouri Conservation project focused on fire hazard prevention and mitigation at Al-Azhar and Al-Ghouri areas in Cairo, conducted in collaboration with the Ministry of Antiquities and the General Authority for Investment.
• Rescuing the Mamluk Minbars of Cairo Project for the restoration and preservation of Mamluk-era wooden pulpits (minbars) in Cairo mosques, including research, documentation, and conservation work, funded by the British Council's Cultural Protection Fund in partnership with DCMS.
• Rescuing Hammam El-Sharaybi Project for the rescue and restoration of Hammam El-Sharaybi, a 16th-century Ottoman bath in Cairo's Al-Ghouriya area, co-funded by the Prince Claus Fund and ICCROM-Sharjah.
• Islamic Art Museum Rescue Mission Emergency rescue mission for the Islamic Art Museum collections during crisis situations.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Antiquities Ministry (Egypt)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with the Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities on heritage rescue projects including fire hazard prevention at Al-Azhar and Al-Ghouri areas, and rescue of El-Sharaybi Bathhouse.
• UNESCOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partnership for cultural heritage protection and preservation in Egypt.
• ICCROM (International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding partner in developing the foundation's first mission - training courses for disaster preparedness and rapid rescue for cultural heritage (FACH). Also partner in ICCROM-Sharjah regional program and rescue of El-Sharaybi Bathhouse.
• British Council EgyptcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunded the 'New from Old' exhibition and the Rescuing the Mamluk Minbars of Cairo project through the British Council's Cultural Protection Fund in partnership with DCMS.
• Prince Claus FundcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-funder of the rescue project for El-Sharaybi Bathhouse along with ICCROM-Sharjah.
• ICOM (International Council of Museums)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partnership for museum heritage protection and professional training.
• HSBC Bank EgyptminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner supporting heritage preservation initiatives.
• EECa (CUIP Cairo)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Egyptian Environment and Culture Association for heritage projects.
• Bibliotheca Alexandrina - Heritage Documentation CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing collaboration on children's heritage education workshops including 'Our Heritage in Our Hands' and 'Play, Art and Paper Airplane' workshops, and heritage tours in historic Cairo.
• Heritage Conservation Group - Bayt YacoubianminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on children's heritage workshops and preservation activities.
• Smithsonian InstitutioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the training program 'Fundamentals of Heritage Conservation' held in Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq (January-April 2019).
• Iraqi Institute for the Conservation of Antiquities and HeritagecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost institution for the training program 'Fundamentals of Heritage Conservation' in Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq.
• General Authority for Investment (Egypt)coreOthersCollaboration on fire hazard risk assessment in Al-Azhar and Al-Ghouri areas as part of the fire prevention project.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cultural Heritage without Borders: Non-profit focused on heritage preservation and cross-cultural dialogue, listed as a partner on EHRF's website. Comparable as a peer-sized NGO delivering heritage rescue, training, and public engagement programs.
• Blue Shield International: International organization focused on protection of cultural property during armed conflict and disasters, coordinating emergency response for heritage. Comparable to EHRF because both operate at the intersection of cultural heritage and disaster/emergency preparedness globally.
• Aga Khan Trust for Culture: Funds and delivers heritage restoration, urban revitalization, and cultural development projects across the Islamic world, including Egypt. Comparable as a culturally-rooted heritage conservation organization with both restoration projects and training components.
• World Monuments Fund: Independent organization that identifies at-risk heritage sites and funds conservation projects globally, including in Egypt. Comparable as a project-driven cultural heritage rescue/conservation NGO that competes for similar international grant funding.
• Smithsonian Cultural Rescue Initiative: Runs disaster risk reduction training and post-disaster cultural heritage response programs, including the Erbil program co-hosted with EHRF. Directly comparable scope: heritage rescue training, emergency preparedness curricula, and field rescue operations.
• ICCROM (International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property): Intergovernmental organization dedicated to cultural heritage conservation and the co-developer of EHRF's FACH training program. Most directly comparable peer because EHRF's core training and rescue methodology is built on ICCROM frameworks and ICCROM-Sharjah is a project co-funder.

Broad incumbents

• International Council of Museums (ICOM): Global museum professional organization that partners with EHRF and offers overlapping training, standards, and emergency-response resources for museums. Broader mandate than EHRF, but competes for the same donor and institutional training dollars.
• Getty Conservation Institute: Develops conservation methodologies and runs training programs for museum and heritage professionals globally. Comparable on the methodology-publication and professional-training side of EHRF's business.
• ICOMOS (International Council on Monuments and Sites): Global professional association advising UNESCO on World Heritage and producing heritage conservation guidance. Comparable on heritage site protection standards and conservation methodology, though operating at a policy and advisory level rather than field rescue.

Others

• Prince Claus Fund: Not a direct operator but a key grant-making peer funder that co-funded EHRF's El-Sharaybi Bathhouse rescue. Comparable as an ecosystem actor that channels cultural protection funding to NGOs like EHRF and shapes the demand for services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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