ARDD Welcomes the EU Ambassador to Jordan
On Thursday, 12 February 2026, ARDD welcomed the EU Ambassador to Jordan, H.E. Pierre-Christophe Chatzisavas, to our headquarters in Amman for a constructive exchange with ARDD’s team. Discussions focused on the evolving civil society landscape in Jordan and across the MENA region, including shrinking funding opportunities and limited frameworks for the institutionalization of civil society […]
Saudi Fellowship for Community Engagement Visits ARDD in Jordan
The Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) hosted a group of participants from the Saudi Fellowship for Community Engagement as part of their field visit to Jordan. The visit aimed to introduce the fellows to the realities of civil society in Jordan and to highlight best practices in promoting civic participation and participatory decision-making. […]
ARDD Partners with Tilli Kids to Localize Social-Emotional Learning Curriculum for Palestine Refugee Children and Children Across the Arab Region
As part of its commitment to inclusive, rights-based education, the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) has partnered with Tilli Kids in 2025, to adapt and localize Tilli’s evidence-based social-emotional learning (SEL) curriculum for Arabic-speaking children across the Arab region. Tilli is an innovative SEL platform for early learners aged 5 to 10, developed […]
“Nidaa for Change” Young Women Launch Four Initiatives to Promote Inclusive Education in Amman and Mafraq
As part of efforts to empower young women and girls, and enhance their role in driving community transformation, participants in the Nidaa for Change project, implemented by the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD), launched four innovative initiatives this December. These initiatives aim to support an inclusive, equitable, and accessible educational system in the governorates […]
ARDD Launches CLOSER Project to Enhance Participatory Governance
The Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) has launched the CLOSER – Connecting LOcal proximity networks Sustaining participatory govERnance project in Jordan, funded by the EU’s Interreg NEXT MED Programme, to promote participatory governance and connect local proximity networks. The launch took place during a roundtable held on 15 December 2025, with participation from governmental […]
ARDD Highlights Legal Protection as a Cornerstone of Sustainable Solutions at the Global Refugee Forum 2025
The Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) participated in the high-level Global Refugee Forum 2025, held in Geneva, Switzerland, from 14 to 17 December, as a regional actor upon invitation from the Independent Diplomat. The organization was represented by its Legal Advisor, Attorney Rami Quwader. ARDD´s participation reflects its institutional efforts of moving beyond […]
TFGBV and Women’s and Girls’ Awareness During the 16 Days of Activism Campaign Against Violence
In conjunction with ARDDs #ReclaimingTheFuture Campaign and the global 16 Days of Activism Against Women and Girls campaign, held annually from November 25 to December 10, the Legal Aid Department at ARDD, in coordination with UNHCR and several local and international partners, implemented a series of legal awareness sessions aimed at enhancing legal awareness among participants of […]
Together We Break Barriers: Men Supporting Women Across Jordan
As communities across Jordan marked the 16 Days of Activism, a pioneering initiative highlighted the powerful role men can play in supporting women’s leadership and participation. Through 12 interactive sessions held in cities and rural areas across all governorates, participants—including local leaders, community members, and civil society representatives—explored practical ways to enhance women’s participation in […]
Panel Discussion to Promote Women’s Leadership, Civic Engagement, and Social Cohesion in Jordan
The Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD), in cooperation with UN Women, convened a panel discussion titled “Women’s Leadership, Civic Engagement, and Social Cohesion” on 5–6 December 2025. The event brought together staff from the Ministry of Social Development, including representatives from the Women’s Directorate, the Productivity Enhancement Directorate, and the Societies Registry. The discussion aimed […]
ARDD Participates in the Third Civil Society–UN Dialogue on Peacebuilding
ARDD participated in the Third Civil Society–UN Dialogue on Peacebuilding, held at the Palais des Nations in Geneva on 10–11 December, and was represented by Dr. Sanaa Jalassi, Women and Youth Empowerment Senior Advisor at the Renaissance Strategic Center. The Dialogue was organized by the Peacebuilding Support Office of the UN Department of Political and […]