Jordan

Arab Network for Civic Education-ANHRE

National Network
Jordan
Address

Wadi-Saqra , Sharif Nasser Bin Jameel St. Amman- Jordan
Amman
Jordan

Telephone
+962 6 5560497
E-Mail
info@anhre.org
E-Mail (2)
Fotouh.younes@gmail.com
E-Mail (3)
Fotouh@anhre.org
E-Mail (4)
tasneem@anhre.org
Mobile Phone
+962 (0) 799996771
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2005
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Gender
  3. Human rights
  4. Youth and education
General Information

The Arab Network for Civic Education- ANHRE is An independent non-governmental Arab Network working to unify and coordinate efforts among different civil societies concerned with Human Rights and Citizenship Education, to influence the policies, procedures, formal and non-formal regulations in order to ensure the adoption of legislations that respect Human Rights and dignity. The General Assembly comprises 53 member organizations from 10 countries (Iraq, Yemen, Morocco, Egypt, Sudan, Jordan, Lebanon, Tunisia, Palestine and Algeria) and has, under its umbrella, the Coordination Committee as well as the Executive office that runs the network from Amman " Jordan. Vision Adoption of policies and legislations that ensure the promotion and the enforcement of Human Rights and citizenship values and culture, towards a society in which social justice prevails.

Mission and Objectives

Mission We, The Arab Network for Civic Education " ANHRE, are an independent non-governmental Arab Network working to unify and coordinate efforts among different civil societies concerned with Human Rights and Citizenship Education, to influence the policies, procedures, formal and non-formal regulations in order to ensure the adoption of legislations that respect Human Rights and dignity. Strategic Objectives To contribute to influencing the policies, governmental and non-governmental regulations which guarantee the integration and the enforcement of Human Rights and Citizenship in formal and informal educational curriculum To empower Network members and build their capacities on Human Rights and Citizenship education To institutionalize the Network and fortify its internal set-up to allow the Network to conduct its work effectively.

Main Projects / Activities

Civic education (citizenship) Human Rights education Play It Fair, human rights project for children Community advocacy campaigns Education For All (EFA) campaigns in the Arab Region

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

ANHRE is a regional network that includes 53 member organizations from 10 countries (Iraq, Yemen, Morocco, Egypt, Sudan, Jordan, Lebanon, Tunisia, Palestine and Algeria). We can coordinate together and mobilize our members to join the network and work together on collaborative project in Jordan and other Arabian countries.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

We would like to explore and share new experiences with other networks and organizations that will contribute in unifying and coordinating development efforts in the region

Contact (1) Full Name
Fotouh Younes
Job Title
Executive Director
Head of the organisation
Fotouh Younes
Contact (2) Full Name
Tasneem Al-Homouze
Job Title (2)
Activity Coordinator

Arab Thought Forum (ATF) (منتدى الفكر العربي)

National Network
Jordan
Address

Al-Jubeiha Between the Royal Scientific Society and the Royal Geographic Centre)P.O Box: 925418
Amman 11910
Jordan

Telephone
+962-6-5333825
Telephone (other)
+962-6-5333261
Fax
(+962 6) 5331197
E-Mail
atf@atf.org.jo
E-Mail (2)
elfaqih@atf.org.jo
E-Mail (3)
Natasha@atf.org.jo
E-Mail (4)
elfaqih@hotmail.com
Mobile Phone
0777077781
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
1981
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Environment/Sustainable development
  3. Human rights
  4. International/Cultural relations
  5. Religion
  6. Youth and education
General Information
ATF is structured as follows: 1. General Assembly, which includes: • Active members: comprises individuals who participate in ATF activities and vote in its general assembly (229 members at present). • Corporate members: comprises Arab organizations and institutions (33 members at present). 2. Board of Trustees: consists of Patron/President, five Vice Presidents and nineteen other members. 3. Administrative Committee: consists of five members of the Board of Trustees, in addition to the Secretary-General. 4. General Secretariat: consists of 15 employees, headed by the Secretary-General. ATF is financed by membership fees, subscription to its publications as well as contributions from individuals, institutions and private companies. Budgetary resources available in a year is around (JD 287000), around (USD 405,000)
Mission and Objectives

ATF aims at generating debate on important developmental, cultural and policy issues at the regional and international levels. Objectives: a. To follow up, formulate, develop and disseminate contemporary Arab thought, and to reinforce awareness thereof, particularly in reference to basic pan-Arab issues, within a framework combining closely heritage and contemporarity. b. To achieve interaction between the intelligentsia and decision-makers in Arab countries with a view towards cooperation in forging public policies, and ensuring grassroots’ participation in implementing them. c. To examine the Arab countries' economic, social, cultural and political relations with one another as well as with other countries, in particular Islamic and developing countries, with a view to promoting dialogue and enhancing cooperation on the basis of mutual interest. d. To articulate a scientific perspective of development problems as addressed by international forums and institutions.

Main Projects / Activities

In pursuit of its objectives, ATF undertakes the following activities: Preparation, publication and promotion of studies and research. ATF issues a bimonthly Journal (Al Muntada) in Arabic and another quarterly periodical in English [an electronic (soft) version only]. In addition, it publishes proceedings of its conferences and seminars. Organization of conferences and seminars to promote inter-Arab and Arab-international dialogues. Strengthening scientific relations and intellectual associations with forums, universities and societies that perform similar intellectual activities. Providing technical consultation as regards various areas, projects and problems of development in Arab countries.

Contact (1) Full Name
Dr. Elsadig Elfaqih
Job Title
Secretary General
Head of the organisation
Dr. Elsadig Elfaqih
Contact (2) Full Name
Ms. Rana Arafat

Arab Women Media Center (AWMC) (مركز الإعلاميات العربيات)

National Network
Jordan
Address

Al Abdali, Al Ellamiatt Al Arabiatt street, POB 199
Amman
Jordan

Telephone
+962-6-4648889
Telephone (other)
5058864
Fax
+962-6-4647333
E-Mail
awmc@ayamm.org
E-Mail (2)
alemamsana@gmail.com
E-Mail (3)
organizer@ayamm.org
Mobile Phone
+962-777-307477
Mobile Phone (other)
307291
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
1999
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Gender
  3. Human rights
  4. Media
  5. Youth and education
General Information

Dec 5th 1999, Arab women media center established in Jordan as first and unique media NGO, looking after Arab women journalists, AWMC structure built on three levels; 1st high advisory committee; 2nd administrative committee; third the general assembly which formed of all local and Arab' women journalists members all are 450 WJ: ref please click here Budgetary resources 60 – 100 thousands USD, and sources of funding; members fees, donations, working projects percentage, our media products compensations. Seminars, yearly we practiced two; one for women journalists, 2nd for youths, also we produce documentary films. Main partners; are NED, PAX, KAS, and locals Jordanians and Arabs. HRH princes Basma our good will ambassador.

Mission and Objectives

AWMC strategy has been defined to serve the following objectives: Modern media training directive to act as on the job training for newly media collages graduates, and to upgrading media skills to those working journalists, Media to non media educations, or we can say media literacy, target groups were first women in cities, villages, even in camps, then youths from both gender, Documentary films and guide books productions, focusing on violence against women also women issues such as supporting hopeless and help less divorced women, and role of women in political life, we've taken all above mentioned women issues from media point of views. • Networking policy to connect on line journalists net work group named media watch to defending ours' women journalists violence and discriminations issues to view please click here and here

Main Projects / Activities

A. Media training: AWMC has adopted on the job journalism training, and MSP [media for special purposes], as well as media seminars, so far we've launched five Arab women journalists conferences. B. Media to non media education: AWMC started media to non media, first target were women activists, second target youths; young females and males, so far we've done 5 local programs, and 5 Arab' youths seminars. C. Documentary films: We've done three films on women issues; how media evaluate VAW and women rights as well as women role in public and political life, also how supporting women candidates for parliament.

Contact (1) Full Name
Mrs. Mahasen Al Emam
Head of the organisation
Mrs. Mahasen Al Emam
Contact (2) Full Name
Ms. Sana Al Sharief (AWMC organizer)

Arab World Center For Democratic Development & Human Rights (UNIHRD)

National Network
Jordan
Address

King Abdallah Gardens 'st
Al Rayan Center
4rth floor
Office NO.2

Amman
Jordan

Telephone
00962 797579967
E-Mail
arabworld.unihrd@gmail.com
Mobile Phone
00962 777 157 555
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2004
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Gender
  3. Human rights
  4. International/Cultural relations
  5. Religion
  6. Research
  7. Youth and education
General Information
Full time stuff : 4 Part time : 3 Volunteers : 6 Budget Resources : from donors and funding institutions we have partners such as : Konorad Adenaor , NED ,UNDP , UNRWA , Freedom House , Voice of Law , Street Law.
Mission and Objectives

UNIHRD Mission is to strengthen democratic values , monitor basic transformations in the field of human rights alongside contributing to the introduction of a change in the civil society and in patterns of social and democratic upbringing. It also seeks to help in spreading and strengthening Human Rights culture in the Arab World.
UNIHRD is committed to all the criteria stated in the provisions of international and regional conventions and declarations on Human Rights issued by the UN or regional Arab Organizations, and Promotes international cooperation.
UNIHRD promotes access to justice and the protection of civil , political , economic , social and cultural rights , especially for the most vulnerable individuals and groups in society.

Main Projects / Activities

Empowering Women Political and Social Participation Program
Community Intervention (Conflict Resolution), Training and Legal Consultation Program
Youth Participatory Development Program
Media Production and Outreach Program
Civil Society Studies and Researches Department
International Cooperation and Culture Exchange Program

Contact (1) Full Name
Dr. Amira Mostafa
Head of the organisation
Mr. Sameer Jarrah

Arab World Center for Democratic Development and Human Rights (UNIHRD)

National Network
Jordan
Address

Jordan :King Abdullah Gardens Street , Al Rayan Center , 4rth Floor , Office N.2
Egypt : Sharkiya Governor , Zagazig

Amman
Jordan

Telephone
065531694
Fax
065531698
E-Mail
amiramostafam@gmail.com
E-Mail (2)
sameerjarrah@yahoo.com
Mobile Phone
00962797579967
Mobile Phone (other)
0020101317579
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2004
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
General Information
The Arab World Center for Democracy Development & Human Rights (United for Human Rights and Democracy- Awcdd), is a Jordanian NGO officially registered as non-profit, an independent, scientific and non-governmental Organization, established in Amman & London, by a number of activists in the Democracy and Human Rights Fields who are dedicated to the defense and promotion of human rights & democracy, in Jordan and around the Arab World. The Awcdd is political neutrality and offers studies, research and training in Jordan and the Region. and we have an office on Egypt , we work with NED , United Nation (UNDP) , USaid , and other partners.
Mission and Objectives

Mission is to strengthen democratic values, monitor basic transformations in field of Human Rights alongside contributing to the introduction of a change in civil society and in patterns of social and democratic upbringing, it also seeks to help in spreading and strengthening Human Rights culture in Arab World.
We committed to all the criteria stated in the provisions of international and regional conventions and declarations on Human Rights issued by the UN or regional Arab Organizations, and Promotes international Cooperation.
We Seeks to achieve its goals through educational ,intellectual ,and cultural activities ,which include theoretical and applied research and studies, the convening of conferences ,seminars ,workshops and study sessions, offering consultations ,technical and scientific services ,training courses and publishing bulletins , publications ,reports and a specialized Human Rights periodical.
We promotes access to justice and the protection of civil, political , economic , social and cultural rights , especially for the most vulnerable individuals and groups in society.
We Seeks to improve conflict management practices, avoid violence, and promote dialogue, tolerance, and mutual understanding between civilizations and within the Arab World societies themselves.

Main Projects / Activities

AWCDD , is composed of specialized inter-linked working committees that carry out their activities in an autonomous but integrated manner :
- Media & Public Relations Committee.
- Legal Aid committee Family Committee.
- Researches , Studies & Publications Committee.
- International Humanitarian Law & Refugees Committee.
- Training and Public Awareness Committee.
- Youth & Universities Committee.
- Communities & Environment Committee Information.
- Technology & E-Library Committee.

Contact (1) Full Name
Executive Director : Amira Mostafa
Head of the organisation
Sameer Jarrah

Associates in Development Association - AIDA مجموعة شركاء في التنمية

National Network
Jordan
Address

Marj Al Hamam, Amman Jordan 11732 P.O Box 940
Amman 11732
Jordan

Telephone
00962796289860
Telephone (other)
00962777236220
Fax
009625712510
E-Mail
associates.development@gmail.com
E-Mail (2)
wanda.sawalha@gmail.com
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2010
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Youth and education
General Information
This organisation recently closed Volunteers run the association: people from all walks of life with different backgrounds and experiences who give their time and effort to lead and guide AIDA. The Founders Committee is responsible for the overall direction and policies of AIDA, they are vital to our success and the legal responsibilities we have to funders and to our staff rests with them. The founders work as team; guidance is a shared task and this makes it more enjoyable as well making the work more manageable. The Founders involve both the staff and young people who are part of the association in the decisions making process. the founders are 7 people - self funded till now
Mission and Objectives

Objectives : •Building comprehensive national culture awareness among youth which embraces all positive pillars of development; in order to meet all the demands of this century to find peace with itself, present and future. • Spreading the notion of 'freedom of expression' for positive change. This includes solutions in all development areas: social, political and economic development within the frames of reference. •Raising Youth awareness on democratic processes in order to encourage and increase political participation. •Contribute in increasing awareness on human rights and gender‐related issues and focus on its importance in the development process of all sectors. •Cultivating young people's skills in using mass communication to interact and put them in a positive way to build an interactive map for communication and knowledge reflected positively on the reform and political development in the community of Jordan. •Activate Jordanian's women role at both educational and economic stages in order to reach wider women's political participation Vision Develop the skills and capacities of young people is the main driver for the positive change Mission AIDA aims at developing various educational resources so that young people gain valuable understanding to empower their communities and become the change of their country

Main Projects / Activities

AIDA participated in international witnessing for Egyptian parliament election in 2011-2012 research assistance and conducted interviews with Jordanian candidates for parliament in 2010 and got out a paper explaining how the Jordanian community sees women participation.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

being active members and participate in all activities. moreover, create joined projects with ALF members to develop our own community how shares same interest and values. learn from the training activities and transmit the knowledge gained to the community and create partnership locally.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

develop and network on national and international level with different ngo's and create bridges to come up with different ideas for certain themes. promote other cultures and introduce it to our Jordanian youth and enable them to be aware of the others by all means culture,religion, human rights, democracy and community development.

Contact (1) Full Name
Vanda Sawalha
Head of the organisation
George Sawalha
Contact (2) Full Name
George Sawalha

Association of citizenship and civil Thought (جمعية المواطنه والفكر المدني)

National Network
Jordan
Address

Dahyit El-Haj Hassan, Amman
Amman
Jordan

Telephone
+962064788927
Telephone (other)
0795560912
E-Mail
ahmadaljaafreh60@gmail.com
Mobile Phone
962064788927
Organisation Type
Other
Year of Establishment
2010
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
General Information
نحن مجموعه من المثقفين الطموحين عملنا على تأسيس جمعية باسم جمعية المواطنه والفكر المدني ونسعى لنشر هذه القيم الاخلاقيه داخل المجتمع الاردني. We are a group of aspiring intellectuals worked to establish an association on behalf of the Association of citizenship and civil thought and seek to deploy these moral values within the Jordanian community.
Mission and Objectives

نشر قيم المواطنه والفكر المدني
Disseminate the values of citizenship and civil Thought

Main Projects / Activities

تدريب المعلمين على قيم المواطنه من اجل نقل هذه القيم للطلبه
Teacher training on the values of citizenship in order to transfer these values to request

Contact (1) Full Name
Ahmed Khalaf Al Ja'fra
Head of the organisation
Ahmed Khalaf Al Ja'fra
Contact (2) Full Name
Omar Hassan Abo Rassa'

ASSOCIAZIONE MULTIETNICA DEI MEDIATORI INTERCULTURALI - A.M.M.I.

National Network
Jordan
Address

Via Garibaldi, 13. 10122 Turin
Corso Ciulio Cesare, 8. 10152 Turin
10152 Turin
Italy

Telephone
(+39)3204466490
E-Mail
blenti.shehaj@mediatoreinterculturale.it
E-Mail (2)
info@mediatoreinterculturale.it
E-Mail (3)
betty.paez@mediatoreinterculturale.it
E-Mail (4)
ana.ciuban@mediatoreinterculturale.it
Mobile Phone
(+39)3204466490
Organisation Type
Other
Year of Establishment
2005
Fields of Activity
  1. Others
General Information
AMMI is a non-profit association with about 60 members, and employs approximately 15 employees and 35 collaborators based on Turin (Piedmont). In 2018, AMMI managed projects for around 2 million euros, of which around 95% were for the reception of refugees and asylum seekers. Sources of funding: Public Calls, private sponsors. Modalities of action: partners of concrete projects, seminars (updating for private / public organizations and subjects in training schools for intercultural mediators). Main partners involved: Prefecture of Turin, Municipality of Turin, Compagnia di Sanpaolo, UNHCR, CIES (funds from the Ministry of the Interior), AICS (private funds), Foreing Office.
Mission and Objectives

AMMI borns on the initiative of a group of intercultural mediators (of different nationalities) from different provinces of Piedmont by fusing their experiences, skills and life paths.
Sees together all the ethnic groups residing on the regional territory.
A.M.M.I’s key objective is to strengthen the inclusion devices and intercultural dialogue with the professional intercultural mediator as a major player.
Aims to encourage, facilitate, help and promote the interaction and integration of migrants on the territory through the intercultural mediation service (intended as cultural decoding, accompaniment, interpreting, facilitation the relationships between migrant and public/ private subjects and native citizens).

Main Projects / Activities

Creation of a multidisciplinary team (intercultural mediators, anthropologists, doctors, nurses, social assistants, educators, …) to manage the reception activities of refugies and asylum seekers in the Turin area, in collaboration with the Prefecture of Turin and the “Città di Torino” (Municipality of Turin).
Training of intercultural mediators on aspects concerning unaccompanied minors (funded by UNHCR).
In collaboration with CIFA and Amnesty International, AMMI has implemented the national project #IORispetto (“I respect everyone”), which aims to counter the Hate Speech phenomenon in Italian schools.
Partner of cooperazione internazionale (Tunisia, Ethiopia, Senegal). Creation of the bases for the training of intercultural mediators in Tunisia (Pinsec project - funded by AICS in collaboration with CIES di Roma). The project formed a group of 15 trainers in tunisia providing both theoretical and practical bases to teach the profession of intercultural mediator.
Construction and participation together with the Metropolitan City and Piedmont Region of a table concerning the professional training of Intercultural Mediators. Supported by the Table, AMMI has carried out concrete actions to allow the training agencies of the territory to train intercultural mediators from the emerging communities of migrants without this professional: Sub-Saharan Africa, Horn of Africa (Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia), Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bangladesh, China etc.
Training for institutional actors, third sector operators, return migrants and volunteers in Senegal and Ethiopia - PONTI Project, funded by the Ministry of the Interior in partnership with CIES.
In collaboration with local institutions, AMMI has made upgrade courses for intercultural mediators (INPS, Molinette Hospital, Passpartout Municipality of Turin, nurses training in the Emergency Unit).
AMMI contributed to the foundation of the GOMIV association which promotes voluntary activities within the Italian Civil Protection by making the figure of the intercultural mediator available when managing emergencies and natural disasters, with the specific role of facilitating communications in multicultural contexts (during the work of the Italian Civil Protection).
This year AMMI is an Information Point of the Regional Network against Discrimination.
MediaTO - supported by Compagnia di San Paolo, in partnership with IRES, the ASGI Association and the Medical Collaboration Committee (CCM). MediaTO is a network in support of intercultural mediators on the territory through the online website: www.piemonteimmigrazione.it.
RMI Piemonte (Piedmont Intercultural Mediation Network) -  a project supported by the Compagnia di San Paolo within the 2014 Social Area Program, sees AMMI as a promoter of a network at the level regional that brings together institutions, bodies and organizations of the third sector and ethnic associations on the territory active in the immigration field with a wide employing of the intercultural mediator figure: http://www.piemonteimmigrazione.it/mediato/i-nostri-progetti/rmi-piemon…

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

Preparation courses to build large intercultural mediation devices in central areas:
- Intercultural communication
- Interreligious dialogue
- Preparation courses for stakeholders
- Art, culture, tradition (customs, uses, food)
- Contemporary art
Ability to respond to the various challenges that are continually changing
- Challenges on trafficking and the slavery of people
- Health field
- School life challenges.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

Strengthen migrant communities residing in Mediterranean countries. Working together with your network, it is possible to enhance the success of intercultural mediation interventions in Mediterranean countries, bringing its own contribution.

Contact (1) Full Name
Blenti Shehaj
Job Title
President
Head of the organisation
BLENTI SHEHAJ
Contact (2) Full Name
Ana Ciuban
Job Title (2)
Vice president

autonomous de barcelona university

National Network
Jordan
Address

spain
Barcelona
Barcelona 08193
Jordan

Telephone
+34 935 81 11 11
E-Mail
1675409@uab.cat
E-Mail (2)
1675409@uab.cat
E-Mail (3)
1675409@uab.cat
E-Mail (4)
1675409@uab.cat
Organisation Type
Individual Person
Year of Establishment
1968
Fields of Activity
  1. Heritage
General Information

classical Archeology Department

Mission and Objectives

To documentation and preservation classical archeology sites

Main Projects / Activities

many projects such as: documentation Hadrian Arch in Jordan

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

to protect cultural heritage in conflict city.

Additional Information
Contact (1) Full Name
Alaa ababneh
Job Title
Researcher
Head of the organisation
César carera