From Volunteering and Giving to Impact Making.
elathar is the first Arab platform dedicated to building the impact industry. We write for NGOs, volunteers and impact makers in the Middle East and North Africa, in Arabic and English. Every story we publish follows the same path: from volunteering and giving to change that can be measured.
Sections
- Journeys: leaders, activists and directors who are changing their communities
- Organizations: associations, foundations, international organizations and development partners
- Tools: apps and software for NGOs
- Guides: running an association, fundraising, managing volunteers and measuring impact
- Insights: data, reports and sector analysis
- News: civil society news, funding and events
- Opportunities: grants, programs, fellowships and open calls
Impact is measured, not claimed
When an organization tells us it changed lives, that is where our work starts. We look for the number, the count of people reached, the result we can check. We write in clear language for the people doing the work, and we would rather see organizations learn from each other than compete.
Who reads us
NGO directors and staff. Volunteers and community activists. International funders and development partners who want to understand Arab civil society. Social entrepreneurs, and researchers working on social development in the region.
Part of Impactedia
elathar is one of Impactedia’s media brands, which inform, educate, engage and mobilize their readers. Impactedia is the impact credibility infrastructure for impact organizations across MENA and Africa.
FAQ
Are you really the first Arab platform of this kind?
Yes, as a platform built for the impact industry itself. Coverage of Arab civil society existed before us.
Which languages do you publish in?
Arabic and English.
How do I suggest an organization or a story?
Use the contact page and include a link to the data or results behind it.
Last reviewed: October 2026.