EYC

Egyptian Youth Club

Our Purpose

The purpose of the Egyptian Youth Club is to preserve our identity and the identity of the next generation. By building a strong interconnected community, we hope to preserve our Islamic religion, Arabic language, and Egyptian culture. We host a variety of events targeting all age groups, while abiding by our Islamic values.

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Our Goals

Family events

Host family events to strengthen community ties & encourage socializing.

Youth events

Host recreational youth events to encourage life-long friendships.

Support

Support each other through difficulties (eg. sickness, loss, etc) & celebrate our successes.

Increase Islamic knowledge

Increase Islamic knowledge amongst youth through social media.

Engage seniors of our community

Connect seniors in our community & host events to enable them to socialize.

Engage international students

Connect with international students & provide support during their time in Calgary.

Professional development

Host sessions, provide resources, & encourage networking to assist with employment.

Highschool & university

Host sessions & provide resources to assist our youth through high school & university.

Promote business owners

Promote the business owners in our community through sponsorship opportunities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do I have to be Egyptian to attend EYC events?

A: No, we welcome people from all backgrounds who believe in our mission & align with our values!

Q: Do I have to be an Arabic speaker to attend EYC events?

A: No, you are welcome to attend regardless of whether or not you speak Arabic!

Q: Do you only do youth events?

A: We host a variety of events targeting all age groups!

Q: Are you Affiliated with any other organization?

A: No, we are not. The EYC was founded in 2021 and is an independent organization not affiliated with any other organizations.

Q: How can I stay updated on upcoming EYC events?

A: Follow us on social media and join our mailing list to be notified of any upcoming events! (links at the bottom of the website)

Q: How can I volunteer with EYC?

A: Check out the 'Volunteer' button at the bottom of our website, fill out the volunteer form, & we will contact you regarding upcoming volunteer opportunities!

Q: I have an event idea, how should I go about that?

A: Contact us via social media or email and we would love to further discuss your idea & work together on making it a reality, provided that it aligns with our values & goals!

Q: I have feedback regarding a past event, how should I go about that?

A: Check out the 'Contact Us' button at the bottom of our website and fill out the feedback form!