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Dialogue Session in Irbid Discusses Sustainability of Community Projects and Facilitating Their Licensing Procedures

As part of advocacy efforts aimed at promoting the localization of humanitarian and development work related to livelihoods, a group of local associations from the Jordan National NGO Forum (JONAF), in cooperation with the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD), recently held a dialogue session titled “Enhancing the Sustainability of Community Projects to Facilitate Licensing Procedures” in Irbid […]

Feminist Perspectives on Decolonizing the Aid Sector: A Call to Rethink Humanitarian Models

As part of its ongoing efforts to understand the shifting landscape of international aid and to challenge the unequal power dynamics that shape this sector, the Women’s Studies Unit at ARDD´s Renaissance Strategic Center—organized a webinar titled “Feminist Perspectives on Decolonizing the Aid Sector”. The event brought together a group of distinguished academics and experts […]

ARDD Holds a Dialogue Session on Facing Displacement through Collective Actions

8 July 2025 – As part of our series “Engage & Discuss,” The Renaissance Strategic Center (RSC) hosted a new engaging in-person event on Facing Displacement through Collective Actions. Inspired by this year’s World Refugee Day theme – Community as a Superpower – this event brought together partner organizations in a dynamic discussion on the crucial […]

Youth Participation Policy Lab: Youth Affirm the Importance of Collective Action for Societal Change

Despite representing a significant portion of the population and a promising demographic force, it has recently become clear that young people are experiencing a “noticeable isolation” from collective action and decision-making processes. Their participation in civil and social initiatives tends to be individualistic, rather than organized and unified to create sustainable and lasting change. Building […]

She Leads Participants Drive Change: Development and Health Initiatives Powered by Youth Creativity

In June 2025, Egypt’s Assiut Governorate witnessed dynamic youth-led mobilization, spearheaded by a group of women and young girls participating in the “She Leads” program, implemented by the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD). The participants organized and carried out a series of interactive community-based development and awareness activities focused on strengthening the role […]

ARDD Joins Global Panel in Geneva to Demand Safer Online Spaces for Women Leaders

On June 17, during the 59th Session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, Eleonora Banfi represented the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) at a high-level side event organized by Rutgers. The event brought together leading voices from around the world to address the growing threat of online hate speech and disinformation […]

Strategic Partnership between ARDD and the Arab Thought Forum to Strengthen Knowledge Impact in Jordan and the Region

The Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) and the Arab Thought Forum have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to unify efforts and strengthen institutional cooperation in knowledge production, research, and development at both the national and regional levels. The agreement also aims to promote the exchange of expertise and consultations to advance cultural […]

She Leads… Jordanian and Egyptian Experts Emphasize the Need to Strengthen a Community Culture that Supports Young Women’s Leadership

As part of the “She Leads” program, the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) organized two dialogue sessions in Jordan and Egypt to explore the role of men within families in supporting young women’s leadership. The sessions aimed to develop recommendations grounded in real-world challenges facing women, with active participation from young female leaders […]