Identity Center for Human Development

National Network
Jordan
Address

P.O.Box 5659
Amman 11953
Jordan

Telephone
+962.6.565.5856
Telephone (other)
+962.6.565.5926
Fax
+962 6 56 55 926
E-Mail
mhussainy@identity-center.org
E-Mail (2)
abdallah.mom@gmail.com
E-Mail (3)
stalabany@identity-center.org
E-Mail (4)
info@identity-center.org
Mobile Phone
+962 79 6666 705
Mobile Phone (other)
+962 77 577 2964
Website
http://www.identity-center.org
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2009
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
General Information
Identity Center has been working in Jordan and the Middle East since 2009 and is funded by, amongst others, The Friedrich Ebert Foundation, The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, The Embassy of Switzerland in Jordan, Spanish Agency for International Corporation and Action Aid Denmark. The Identity Center currently has seven staff and implements projects by itself and through partnership with local, regional and international organizations. Project areas include: Local democracy and decentralization; Democracy and participation; Political and socio-economic development; Youth; Parliamentary affairs; Civil and political rights and Social and economic rights. Identity Center specializes in research, training, election monitoring and conferences. The Center believes in transparency, collaboration, free flow of ideas and information, learning from other cultures, Gender equality, improved accountability and Social justice.
Mission and Objectives

The Identity Center is an independent institution helping to lead development in the Middle East. The Center empowers people to fully participate in political, economic, and social development through outreach, advocacy, and training.
Vision:
The Identity Center works toward a world where people are empowered to shape and control their identities and destinies.
Mission:
The Center empowers people to fully participate in political, economic, and social development through outreach, advocacy, and training.
Values:
Transparency, collaboration, free flow of ideas and information, learning from other cultures, gender equality, improved accountability and social justice.

Main Projects / Activities

Projects in Jordan include but are not limited to: Youth Leaders initiative; to create a network of young activists in Jordan, and prepare them to be leaders on local and national level. Jordan Reform Watch; to monitor the progress of the reform process taking place in Jordan and provide reports, analysis and recommendations. Elections Observation; Identity Center is considered as a specialist institution in Electoral issues, including observation and training of observers. Identity will lead a coalition to monitor the 2012 elections in Jordan. If they are in Power; aims to provide Jordanian citizens and stakeholders with clear and detailed information about the political, economic and social programs of the key political parties. Radio Talk shows on National Dialogue and Reforms, to encourage and enhance dialogue, focusing on the issues of the political and socio-economic reform process. Enhance Political Participation among Jordanian People; study into voting trends amongst the Jordanian population.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

Identity Center can contribute to the network through the sharing of learning, experience and publications and also through its expertise in training and its catalogue of training materials

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

Identity Center would like to join the ALF Network in Jordan to increase it visibility and share experience with like minded NGOs and to be considered eligible for ALF grants

Contact (1) Full Name
Suhad Talabany
Job Title
Executive Director
Head of the organisation
Mohammed Hussainy
Contact (2) Full Name
Mr. Mohammed Hussainy
Job Title (2)
Focal Point