From volunteering and giving to making impact — the Arab world’s leading civil society platform.
What we are
ELATHAR is an Arabic-first media platform dedicated to civil society and social action across the Middle East and North Africa. We spotlight impact makers, organizations, and initiatives creating real change in their communities — and provide the practical guides, resources, and opportunities that every civil society practitioner in the Arab world needs.
Who it’s for
- NGO directors, staff, and association managers across the Arab world
- Volunteers and community activists seeking inspiration and practical tools
- International funders and development partners seeking to understand Arab civil society
- Social entrepreneurs building ventures that combine impact and sustainability
- Researchers and academics focused on social development in the region
What you’ll find
Impact Makers — stories and journeys of the leaders, activists, and directors creating change in their communities. Organizations — directory of associations, foundations, international organizations, and development partners across the Arab world. Guides — practical content on association management, fundraising, volunteering, community participation, and impact measurement. Resources — curated tools and applications for NGOs and civil society practitioners. Insights — data, reports, and sector analysis on civil society across the Middle East and North Africa. News — civil society developments, funding, and events across the Arab world. Opportunities — grants, programs, fellowships, and open calls for organizations and impact professionals.
Our editorial line
- Community first. We write for the practitioner in the field, not the observer — every piece of content must serve someone doing the work.
- Impact is measured, not claimed. Every story we tell is grounded in evidence — numbers, testimonies, or documented outcomes.
- Arabic in service of civil work. We write in clear, accessible Arabic — not academic bureaucracy or flat translation.
- Collaboration over competition. Arab civil society is stronger when it shares knowledge and exchanges experience.
Part of IMPACTEDIA
ELATHAR is the Arab civil society anchor brand of the IMPACTEDIA media network — 14 brands covering the impact ecosystem across MENA, Africa, and the world. Explore our sister brands: Impact DOTS for the global impact ecosystem, Atlaspreneur for MENA entrepreneurship, Africapreneurs for Africa, and BAHIYAT for women’s empowerment in MENA.
Work with us
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