Sharq.Org

Sharq is a non-profit organization, registered in the UK and in Lebanon, that aims to promote and strengthen pluralism and independent thought throughout the Arab world. We believe in the individual as a motor of change; in a commitment to limiting citizen reliance on group representation; and in a dedication to the development of innovative and attractive platforms. Our mission is to strengthen the ability of Arab citizens to hear and be heard and to engage in honest productive interactions. We do so by developing opportunities for citizens to learn the skills needed for productive expression and debate and providing opportunities for people to apply such skills and interact fruitfully with others. We support the creation of independent spaces and platforms that enable uncensored exchange of ideas and aim to improve the quality of representation and story telling in the Arab world through engagement with journalists, artists and activists.