Al Sharq Forum (Arabic: منتدى الشرق) is a Turkish NGO funded by the European Union,[1][2] while developing long-term strategies and programs that contribute to the political development, economic prosperity, and social cohesion of the people of the Al Sharq region and the world.[3]
Its director of strategic research is Mohammad Affan.
منتدى الشرق | |
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| Formation | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Wadah Khanfar |
| Legal status | nonprofit organization |
| Website | http://www.sharqforum.org/ |
Al Sharq Forum is currently headquartered in Istanbul, Turkey, and there is also three offices in London, United Kingdom Geneva,[4] Switzerland and Kuala Lumpur.[5]
The Forum consists of three pillars working in tandem to ensure the realization of its mission:
Al Sharq Strategic Research
editA think tank that looks to undertake impartial,[6] rigorous research to promote the ideals of democratic participation, an informed citizenry, multi-stakeholder dialogue and social justice.
Al Sharq Academia
editAn online platform offering an eclectic range of academic courses[7] that aim at disseminating knowledge from the social sciences and humanities, and is targeted at civil and political activists with a view to enhance informed action.
Al Sharq Youth
editA network of committed and active youth, leading change towards a more inclusive and just world. Established in 2012,[8] by Wadah Khanfar, the former director general of Al Jazeera Network, is the co-founder and President.[9] After the death of Ismail Haniyeh in Tehren, Al Sharq Youth, praised Haniyeh, the Hamas leader assassinated along with his personal bodyguard in the Iranian capital.[1]
References
edit- 1 2 "EU-funded NGO pays tribute to assassinated Hamas leader Haniyeh". Brussels Signal. 2024-08-19. Retrieved 2025-11-28.
- ↑ "Financing the Al Sharq Forum using European funds". www.europarl.europa.eu. Retrieved 2025-11-28.
- ↑ Al Sharq Forum
- ↑ Al Sharq Forum, University of North Carolina, 2015, archived from the original on 24 January 2022, retrieved 10 June 2018
- ↑ Al Sharq Forum Contact us
- ↑ Al Sharq Strategic Research
- ↑ Al Sharq Academia
- ↑ Al Sharq Youth
- ↑ "Wadah Khanfar, co-founder, The Sharq Forum and former director general, Al Jazeera Network", The Guardian, 2012, retrieved 10 June 2018