ABOUT THE INITIATIVE

The Non-Governmental Organizations Initiative (NGOi) is an initiative of the American University of Beirut that provides different services to the NGO sector in Lebanon and the MENA region.

MISSION

Enhancing the wellbeing and quality of life of communities in the MENA region by developing and empowering the NGO sector.

VISION

To be the regional hub for the NGO sector certification, development, and knowledge exchange.

NGOi TEAM

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Shadi Saleh

Director
Ext: 4832

Nour

Nour El Arnaout

Manager
Ext: 4946

Tatiana

Tatiana Rahbany

Senior Coordination Officer

Alaa

Alaa Merhi

Senior Coordination Officer
Ext: 4947

Samira

Samira Hassan

Initiative Administrative Officer
Ext: 4952

Mariam

Mariam Khankan

Associate Coordination Officer
Ext: 4955

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Rim Baalbaki

Assistant Coordination Officer, NGOi

Dana Chaar

Dana Chaar

E-learning Associate, NGOi

Ghiwa El Khatib

Ghiwa El Khatib

Coordination Officer, NGOi

Dana

Dana Jumaa

Initiative Support Intern

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Lea Sassine

Communication Officer
Ext: 4993

Sarah-Younes

Sarah Younes

Associate Communication Officer
Ext: 4867

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Yasmine Noueihed

Software Developer / Consultant

Deeb

Deeb Al Turk

Software Developer

Mohamad-Bohsaly

Mohamad El Bohsaly

Software Developer
Ext: 4945

Mohamad-Sheme

Mohammad Al Shami

Software Developer

Moustafa

Mustafa Slim

Software Developer

SERVICES

ORGANIZATIONAL CERTIFICATION

The NGOi offers certification to NGOs whose governance and administration structures as well as operational principles meet the requirements of a set evidence-based criteria.

SELF-ASSESSMENT PLATFORM

The NGOi Self-Assessment Platform is an interactive user-friendly platform that enables any NGO operating in the Middle East and North Africa region to undergo a self-assessment of its operations, structures, policies, and procedures based on 10 evidence-based standards.

 

Once the self-assessment is completed, a comprehensive report of results is automatically generated. The report features the score obtained for each standard, as well as a total score. Based on the standard-specific scores obtained, tailored performance improvement and capacity building recommendations are presented.

TRAINING & CAPACITY BUILDING

The NGOi offers training and capacity building programs to NGOs staff and leadership through workshops, webinars, courses, certificates, and diplomas, using different learning approaches including face-to-face, online, and blended methods of delivery.

CONTEXTUALIZATION AND ARABIZATION

The NGOi is specialized in the creation of contextualized and Arabized content for capacity building offerings to NGOs in the MENA region. Contextualized and Arabized content enhances the ability of learners to link the knowledge and skills gained to the current context, and examine its applicability through real life scenarios, inspired from the regional context.

KNOWLEDGE RESOURCE CENTER

The NGOi presents a knowledge resource center comprising relevant and reliable material that keep NGOs staff and leadership up-to-date.

CONVENING PLATFORM

NGOi offers a convening platform for the NGOs to engage in face-to-face and virtual events that build bridges, provide better understanding for its stakeholders, create common grounds, and foster collaboration.

 

This platform will serve as the go-to place for NGOs to meet, share knowledge and experiences, and discuss relevant matters through seminars, conferences, forums, and talks.

 

NGOi members will have access to ‘members-only’ closed events as well as facilitated hosting of co-organized events at AUB premises.

PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT

NGOi’s performance improvement service provides on-demand professional guidance and support to NGOs on organizational development and strategic management through a team of specialized experts.

 DIGITAL COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT

Through the digital communication service, NGOi supports NGOs in planning, designing, and implementing online campaigns using digital communication platforms and tools via coaching, mentoring, and tailored technical support packages.

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