Al Sharq Forum

Al Sharq Forum (Arabic: منتدى الشرق) is an independent, international non-profit organization that aims to consolidate the values of pluralism and justice, while developing long-term strategies and programs that contribute to the political development, economic prosperity, and social cohesion of the people of the Al Sharq region and the world.[1]
Its director of strategic research is Mohammad Affan. The European Union finances the training of "high potential" Islamist youth among the members of this association [2]

Al Sharq Forum
منتدى الشرق
Formation2012 (2012)
FounderWadah Khanfar
Legal statusnonprofit organization
Websitehttp://www.sharqforum.org/

Al Sharq Forum is currently headquartered in Istanbul, Turkey, and there is also three offices in London, United Kingdom Geneva,[3] Switzerland and Kuala Lumpur.[4]

The Forum consists of three pillars working in tandem to ensure the realization of its mission:

Al Sharq Strategic Research

A think tank that looks to undertake impartial,[5] rigorous research to promote the ideals of democratic participation, an informed citizenry, multi-stakeholder dialogue and social justice.

Al Sharq Academia

An online platform offering an eclectic range of academic courses[6] that aim at disseminating knowledge from the social sciences and humanities, and is targeted at civil and political activists with a view to enhance informed action.

Al Sharq Youth

A network of committed and active youth, leading change towards a more inclusive and just world. Established in 2012,[7] by Wadah Khanfar, the former director general of Al Jazeera Network, is the co-founder and President.[8]

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