Global Forum for Religions and Humanity (GFRH)

National Network
Lebanon
Address

Ali Bou Diab building, Hay kalaat zwein, Jahlieh Shouf
Jahliyeh 1500
Lebanon

Telephone
+12672429234
E-Mail
gfrhlebanon@gmail.com
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2011
Fields of Activity
  1. International/Cultural relations
General Information

The Global Forum for Religions and Humanity is a youth-led organization based in Lebanon, with global perspective, dedicated to promoting culture of pluralism and diversity. It acts as platform for dialogue and permanent exchange, and believes in empowered communities.   Le Forum Global pour les Religions et l'Humanité est une organisation non-gouvernementale, basée au Liban, à portée globale, et dirigée par les jeunes. Elle vise la promotion de la culture du pluralisme et de la diversité, et constitue une plateforme pour le dialogue et l'échange permanent et oeuvre pour l'émancipation des différentes communautés.   المنتدى العالمي للأديان والإنسانية مؤسسة لبنانية ذات بعد دولي، تهدف إلى تعميم ثقافة التنوّع والحوار بين الثقافات، من خلال تنمية القدرات والمناصرة، ونشر القيم الإنسانية والوطنية. تساهم برامج المنتدى ونشاطاته في خلق دينامية جديدة للإرتقاء بملامح العيش المشترك والتسامح في مجتمع متنوّع وبين مختلف الحضارات. يسعى المنتدى إلى دعم قدرات المجموعات المختلفة.

Mission and Objectives

Contributing to interreligious dialogue, reconciliation and social cohesion Disseminating of values of tolerance, equality, and peace Developing capacities of communities while promoting citizenship and volunteerism Supporting youth and women empowerment   Contribuer au dialogue interreligieux, à la réconciliation et à la cohésion sociale Diffuser les valeurs de tolérance, égalité et la paix entre les diverses groupes socioculturels Développer les compétences et promouvoir les principes de la citoyenneté et du volontariat Soutenir le développement des capacités des jeunes et des femmes et leur rôle au sein de la société   المساهمة في تعزيز الحوار بين الأديان، المصالحة والتلاحم الإجتماعي نشر قيم التسامح، والعدالة والسلام بناء قدرات المجموعات وتطوير مفاهيم المواطنية والتطوّع دهم جهود تمكين المرأة والشباب

Main Projects / Activities

Building capacities on interreligious dialogue, peace-building with awareness on citizenship to better promote diversity in the school environment: Flagship program is "Teachers for a Change" Developing capacities and skills for women: Flagship program is " Teach Women English" Engaging youth in positive change: A tailor-made action engaging children and youth in cultural activities (arts, theater, music and photo exhibitions, etc.) to promote social values and contribute to positive change Advocacy: Series of actions advocating for responsible citizenship and equal opportunities for youth and women in decision-making, in collaboration with civil society organizations. Media advocacy is a key tool.   Développer les compétences au sujet du dialogue interreligieux, la construction de la paix, et sensibiliser les professeurs et éducateurs des écoles à propos de la promotion et la gestion de la diversité au sein de l'environnement scolaire: Programme-clé "Teachers for a Change" Développer les compétences des femmes à travers l'anglais comme langue de dialogue et d'ouverture aux diverses cultures: Programme-clé "Teach Women English" Engager les jeunes dans les initiatives pour le changement social: Activités culturelles destinées aux jeunes et enfants (art, théâtre, musique et expositions de photos, etc.) pour promouvoir les valeurs sociales communes et contribuer au changement social positif Plaider et supporter les causes nationales pour une citoyenneté responsable et la participation juste des jeunes et femmes à la vie citoyenne, en coopération avec des organisations de la société civile. Les moyens médiatiques sont largement employés.   تعزيز القدرات حول الحوار بين الأديان والثقافات، بناء سلام، وزيادة الوعي حول دور المواطنية في نشر التعددية على مستوى المدارس: برنامج "أساتذة من أجل التغيير" تطوير قدرات ومهارات من خلال برنامج اللغة الإنكليزية إشراك الشباب في التغيير الإجتماعي: من خلال النشاطات الثقافية الهادفة (منها الفنون، والمسرح، والموسيقى، ومعارض الصور، إلخ) نشاطات المناصرة المتنوعة لدعم المواطنية المسؤولة، والمساواة في المشاركة في صنع القرار للنساء والشباب، بالتعاون مع منظمات المجتمع المدني، وبالإعتماد على المناصرة الإعلامية

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

In Lebanon, the network is formed by 109 members that constitute a large spectrum of NGOs, academic institutions, research centers, and cultural organizations that are all active at the national level for the enhancement of human dignity through education, research, culture, awareness, arts, media, social activities, among others. Becoming a member of the network will offer an opportunity for strategic cooperation and creation of synergies between national ideas and projects aiming at improving the human conditions and contributing to the building of responsible society members, with equal access to information, facilities, opportunities and chances to create the needed positive change.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

By joining the ALF Network, the GFRH would build on its current human capacities to further partner with other organizations and entities working to achieve similar and complementary objectives for the well-being of the humanity in general and the Lebanese citizens in particular. Being a Lebanese non-governmental organization, the GFRH stresses the importance of networking and exchange with the wide ALF network of NGOs involved in the promotion of intercultural dialogue across Europe and the Mediterranean region, through continuous dialogue while promoting the values of peace, freedom, openness and diversity. Being a member of the ALF, the GFRH would actively contribute to activities and partner with cross-cultural entities to serve the MED-MENA communities and people for a sound mutual understanding and acceptance of social, ethnic, religious and cultural differences.

Contact (1) Full Name
Ghassan Bou Diab
Head of the organisation
Patricia Samaha