The Gulf Foundation

National Network
Netherlands
Address

Stichting The Gulf Foundation
49 Laan van Zuid Hoorn
2289DC Rijswijk
Netherlands

Telephone
+31(0)70 3820987
Telephone (other)
+31(0)623099484
E-Mail
foundationgulf@gmail.com
E-Mail (2)
amalhamidallah@gmail.com
Mobile Phone
+31(0)623099484
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2009
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Gender
  3. Human rights
  4. International/Cultural relations
  5. Religion
  6. Research
  7. Youth and education
General Information
The Gulf Foundation network believes that peaceful and respectful contacts within the region and from outside the region will lessen the tensions in the Gulf communities and positively influence the relations between the countries themselves at their regional level but also at the international level.
Mission and Objectives

Our aim is to contribute to regional co-operation, to support initiatives taken in the Gulf region in areas of human development, human security and peace, human rights, transitional justice, rule of law and good governance, the construction and further development of local civil societies. Ensuring that essential dialogue on complex issues, full, constructive collaboration of local civil societies and official structures are based on transparency, accountability and democratic process.
 

Main Projects / Activities

The Gulf region is witnessing changes in its closed environment where local groups and citizens become more critical towards the tensions and changes affecting their daily lives. Civil society actors are becoming more persistent in calls for improvements in human rights, democracy, good governance, the rule of law, peace and security. At the same time they are expressing more and more their need to interact with governmental actors in a constructive way enabling the needed positive social change to take place and be rooted in the culture of the region.
It is not just the 'human rights NGOs' but also the academic world as well as professional bodies, the media, women's organisations and similar bodies that all have their role to play in this process with particular attention for independence of the judiciary, freedom of expression, women's rights and freedom of religion, aiming towards gradually aligning legislation and governmental policies with international standards. Focus will be given to the advancement human rights standards and education in the region, fostering the support and the collaboration with regional institutes, structures and human rights bodies.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

Our office is located in the Hague ( voorburg), The Netherlands ( international law capital) our members and leadership are located in the 6 Arab Gulf countries ( GCC) : Qatar, Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain.  Our aim is to contribute to regional co-operation, to support initiatives taken in the Gulf region in areas of human development, human security and peace, human rights, transitional justice, rule of law and good governance, the construction and further development of local civil societies. Ensuring that essential dialogue on complex issues, full, constructive collaboration of local civil societies and official structures are based on transparency, accountability and democratic process.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

The Gulf Foundation network believes that peaceful and respectful contacts within the region and from outside the region will lessen the tensions in the Gulf communities. Also we do believe in intercultural dialogue based on mutual respect and shared common values as an efficient medium for support,  local communities development  empowerment and  strengthening.

Contact (1) Full Name
Amal Hamidallah
Job Title
Director
Head of the organisation
Amal Hamidallah