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]
منتدى الشرق | |
Formation | 2012 |
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Founder | Wadah Khanfar |
Legal status | nonprofit organization |
Website | http://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]
References
- Al Sharq Forum
- "Question parlementaire | Financement par Erasmus+ des Frères musulmans | E-003176/2022 | Parlement européen".
- Al Sharq Forum, University of North Carolina, 2015, archived from the original on 24 January 2022, retrieved 10 June 2018
- Al Sharq Forum Contact us
- Al Sharq Strategic Research
- Al Sharq Academia
- Al Sharq Youth
- "Wadah Khanfar, co-founder, The Sharq Forum and former director general, Al Jazeera Network", The Guardian, 2012, retrieved 10 June 2018