Regional meeting discusses youth leadership and civic engagement in the Arab region
In light of the social, political, and economic challenges facing youth in Jordan and the Arab region, the importance of strengthening youth leadership and civic engagement emerges as essential tools for building more just and sustainable societies. In this context, the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD), as part of its “She Leads” program, […]
Strategic Partnership between ARDD and Independent Diplomat
The Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) is proud to announce the signing of a Code of Cooperation with Independent Diplomat (ID), marking a key milestone in advancing refugee rights and promoting inclusive, rights-based diplomacy across the region. Under this agreement, ID will offer technical assistance, capacity building, and diplomatic guidance, while ARDD will […]
Youth Participation Policy Lab Concludes 2025 Sessions… Youth Call for Transformative and Comprehensive Reforms
Social systems shape the framework of relationships and roles within societies, playing a decisive role in determining young people’s opportunities for engagement in public affairs. Their importance becomes even more pronounced during times of political and economic transformation, where they can either empower or marginalize youth. This highlights the “need to reconsider how these systems […]
ARDD and JARA Association Sign Partnership Agreement to Promote Livelihood and Advocacy Opportunities and at JARA Market 2025
As part of ongoing efforts to support both Jordanians and refugees in Jordan through the creation of economic and social platforms for artisans and small business owners to showcase their products and generate sustainable income, the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) and the Jabal Amman Residents Association (JARA) signed a partnership agreement on […]
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’s GNQP and L4P host presentation of new UN Special Rapporteur report: From Economy of Occupation to Economy of Genocide
On 1 July 2025, Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967, presented her latest report during an online meeting hosted by ARDD and Law for Palestine (L4P). The event brought together members of ARDD’s Global Network on the Question of Palestine (GNQP) and […]