Society

A Lybian School in Egypt
Libyans Barred Refugee Status in Egypt

Egypt is home to around 5,200 Libyan families. Most of them fled their country during the 2011 uprisings. Lately Expatriates are facing a rise in bureaucratic hurdles, making life in Egypt increasingly harder for them

Muslim life in Northern Ireland

Life in Belfast’s small but tight-knit Muslim community.

Taking chances
Bottom-up Development

Access to basic supplies remains a crucial issue for millions. Social entrepreneurs from around the world aim to tackle these difficulties and find creative solutions.

zenithTALK - Amel Karboul

Dr. Amel Karboul is a social entrepreneur, businesswoman, author and politician.

zenithTALK - Belabbes Benkredda

Belabbes Benkredda is an award-winning social innovator and the founder of the Munathara Initiative, the Arab world’s largest online and television debate forum highlighting voices of youth, women

Participants at the 2016 Civic Education Conference (CEC) in Hammamet in Tunisia
Connecting Arab Civil Society

Organisations promoting civic education in the Arab world often face difficult working conditions. Connecting MENA NGOs with one another, and with NGOs in Europe, helps spread expertise and resources.

Candid co-founder Katja Brinkmann (1969-2017).
Obituary for Katja Brinkmann

Katja Brinkmann was an Arabist who explored the Middle East of all ages. She hoped that, one day, she could write another history of Syria. We mourn our dear friend, colleague and co-founder.

Civic education training provided an alternative to traditional and linear learning experiences, forcing self-evaluation within group dynamics.
Civic Education Training in Egypt

A bold training process empowers engaged citizens in Egypt by challenging prejudices and refining their work methods.