ARDD Begins Regional Change Journey in Jordan through the EU-funded CLOSER Project
The Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD), Jordan’s national partner in the EU-funded CLOSER project, began its engagement by participating in the project’s Kick-off Meeting and Press Conference held in Palermo, Italy, from 28 to 30 October 2025. The meeting officially marked the start of CLOSER – Connecting LOcal Proximity Networks Sustaining Participatory Governance, […]
Launch of “Investing in the Future”: Advancing Inclusive, Evidence-Based Education in Jordan
The Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) and Renaissance Strategic Center, in partnership with Vision Hope International (VHI) and Branches of Mercy (BOM), is pleased to announce the soft launch of the innovative initiative, “Investing in the Future: Building Sustainable, AI-Enabled Learning Systems in the Jordanian Education Sector.” This project aligns with ARDD’s Education […]
ARDD Participates at UNESCO World Arabic Language Day Celebration
Paris, 18 December — the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) was represented by its Chief Executive Director, Adv. Samar Muhareb, at the celebration of World Arabic Language Day held at the headquarters of UNESCO in Paris. The annual event brought together nearly 300 participants from the Arab region and diverse international backgrounds, affirming […]
Partnership Coordination within the Nidaa’ for Change Project
On 8–9 December 2025, René Moawad Foundation conducted a follow-up visit to the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) as part of the ongoing implementation of the Nidaa’ for Change project. The visit aimed to review progress and support continued coordination between the partner organizations. The meetings provided an opportunity to reflect on implementation milestones, ensure […]
From Skills to Mobility: Designing and Enabling Labour Pathways for Refugees in Jordan
On 7 December 2025, the Renaissance Strategic Center (RSC) hosted a session of its Engage & Discuss series titled “From Skills to Mobility: Designing and Enabling Labour Pathways for Refugees in Jordan.” The session built on a thesis research project conducted in Amman by a University of Turin student in collaboration with RSC, bringing together key actors involved in […]
ARDD and JBA Honor Winners of the 2025 Ethics in Business Award
At a time when regional and global challenges continue to intensify, and the region faces one of its most complex humanitarian and economic moments, the importance of strengthening self-reliance and building a resilient local economy has become a strategic imperative. In response, Jordan continues to move forward with a forward-looking vision grounded in cross-sector partnerships, […]
Al Nahda Localization Award 2025 Honors UN Women Jordan
Amid accelerating political, economic, and humanitarian transformations, the theme of the Al Nahda Localization Award 2025 is titled “Localization of Humanitarian Action: From Theory to Practice in Times of Transformation.” The theme underscores that localization is no longer merely a theoretical framework, but a practical, community-led approach that integrates humanitarian response, development, and resilience building. […]
Participants in the “Nidaa’ for Change” project launch the “Building Hope” initiative to integrate people with disabilities into education
To mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, participants in the “Nidaa’ for Change” project, implemented by the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD), launched their new initiative titled “Building Hope: Towards the Inclusion of Children with Disabilities in Education.” This pioneering step reflects the project’s belief in the potential of girls to challenge prevailing […]
Roundtable in Mafraq Explores Ways to Enhance Women’s Participation in the Labor Market and Entrepreneurship
The Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) participated in a roundtable session held in Mafraq Governorate on Monday, 24th November 2025. The session was organized as part of a collaboration between ARDD and Movement for Peace, in partnership with the Jordanian Hashemite Fund for Human Development (JOHUD), to strengthen the role of women and […]
The Journey to Silence: Understanding TFGBV and Its Impact on Young Women’s Civic Engagement
As part of ARDD’s Reclaiming the Future Campaign, and within the framework of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, the Renaissance Strategic Center (RSC) held a dialogue session on Monday, December 1st, addressing the effects of technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV) on the civic and democratic participation of young women. Dr. Miriam Abu Samra, […]