NGOi

About NGOi

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.

Meet Our Team

Our team

Meet the dedicated individuals driving our mission forward at NGOi. Our team combines diverse expertise and a shared passion for making a positive impact for NGOs.

Shadi Saleh, PhD, MPH

Founding Director, Global Health Institute Professor, Health Systems and Financing
Ext: 4832

Nour El Arnaout, MPH, PMP

Associate Director

Ext: 4946

Tatiana Rahbany, MSc, PMP

Senior Coordination Officer, NGOi

Alaa Merhi, MSc

Senior Coordination Officer, NGOi
Ext: 4947

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Samira Hassan, BS

Financial & Administrative Officer, NGOi
Ext: 4952

Ghiwa El Khatib, MSc

Coordination Officer, NGOi
Ext: 4966

Mariam Khankan, BS

Associate Coordination Officer, NGOi
Ext: 4955

Dana Chaar, BSc

E-Learning Associate, NGOi

Rim Baalbaki, MS

Assistant Coordination Officer, NGOi
Ext: 4965

Dana Jumaa, MPH

Initiative Support Officer, NGOi

Lea Sassine, MA

Communication Officer
Ext: 4993

Sarah Younes, BA

Associate Communication Officer
Ext: 4832

Yasmine Noueihed, BSc

Web Developer / Consultant

Deeb Al Turk, BS

Software Developer
Ext: 4951

Mohamad El Bohsaly, BSc

Mobile App Developer, E-Sahha Program

Mohammad Al Shami, BSc

Software Developer

Mustafa Slim, MS1

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.

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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 enhancing the learners' ability to link the knowledge and skills gained to the current 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.

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.