The Arab Society for Reform and Development was established to provide an open space for Arab initiatives, intellectual dialogues and projects; pertaining to the promotion of Arab reform process as well as building forging bridges to ellaborate all forms of dialogue, freedom of expression and cooperation with Arab and international civil society organizations. This is beeing achieved through several activities including seminars, joint local, Arab and international dialogues on reform and development, in general, and the role of women and youth in development, in particular. The work scope of the society also covers cooperation projects in multiple development areas, observation of Arab civil society activities, and assessment of political, economic, social and cultural projects according to a set of quantitative and qualitative indicators.
Objectives:
1) Enhancing social harmony among different groups by holding social activities
2) Raising awareness about women’s rights, freedom of expression, dialogue with the other and the promotion of social and world peace;
3) Fostering knowledge and science, and protection of cultural and ecological heritage;
4) Organizing cultural and educational activities, combating poverty and enhancing youth microfinance;
5) Organizing activities concerning technololgies of communication and the Internet;
6) Raising awareness about the role of civil society.