ARDD is a civil society organization and a think tank that aspires to create all-inclusive intellectual and developmental change in the spirit of Nahda — The Arab Renaissance — through achieving social, economic, and political justice, and assisting vulnerable segments of society in acquiring their rights.
Vision
A society where everyone has equal rights and access to justice, regardless of status.
Mission
ARDD’s mission is to initiate a civilizational message of renewal and to revive an ethical and value-based society in Jordan and the Arab world.
Areas of Focus
Democracy & Development Projects
Working towards a renewed Renaissance in the Arab world finds its foundation in the values of al-Nahda. Since appearing during al-Nahda, the legacy of pluralism, intellectual curiosity, and humanism has been overshadowed by regional conflict, yet ARDD prioritizes these trends as the roots of democracy and development. As these values spread among individuals, communities, and governmental authorities, so develops a communal interest in building a culture of peace.
Human Rights
ARDD’s concern for the marginalized members of society prioritizes the application of human rights for migrants and refugees, women, and youth. Achieving this, demands change at the at the levels of institutions and laws and regulations, and at the individual, community and policy level. It requires a process that builds capacities of individuals at all levels as active change-makers rather than passive recipients of aid.