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Transparency Through Election Observation*
Organization: Center for Democracy & Election Management (CDEM), American University
Language(s): English
Published: 2010

This presentation describes the emergence and state of election monitoring, its contribution to democratic transition, and problems and shortcomings of election observation. It also focuses on vote count verification and improving professionalism.

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Budgeting and Financial Management
Organization: Arab Institute for Human Rights (AIHR)
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2022
This presentation defines budgeting and provides two samples of budget structures. It also includes definitions of financial management with four case studies about different management areas: internal control, procurement, payroll and asset management.
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How to Obtain a License for Community Radio Stations
Organization: Arab Institute for Human Rights (AIHR)
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2022
This brief presentation by a member of the Tunisian HAICA provides steps for obtaining a license to establish and operate community radio stations. It describes the legal framework, conditions, barriers and how nominations are opened.
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Conflict Management
Organization: PartnersGlobal
Language(s): English, Arabic
Published: 2015
This manual is meant to serve as an introduction to conflict management for organizations interested in strengthening their knowledge and promoting collaboration and sustainability within the civic sector. It is one of a series of 12 manuals that was developed as part of the STAND program, which aims to build the capacity of non-profit organizations in Kuwait and the region. A brief introductory video is available in English with Arabic subtitles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjMSiv-j60Q&index=3&list=PLJv7VOmQDSjCiufqB6vBimeuDu0WG5-qy. The full tool kit also is online: http://www.envearth.com/program_post_type/toolkit/.
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Business Model Canvas
Organization: Arab Institute for Human Rights (AIHR)
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2022
This presentation focuses on the Business Model Canvas: what it is, what it is used for and how it is structured. It also includes a practical exercise with group instructions and discussion.
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Funding and Proposal Writing
Organization: Arab Institute for Human Rights (AIHR)
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2022
This presentation explains the differences between a concept note and a project proposal. It provides specifics for how to write a proposal, including main elements, identifying and analyzing the problem, formulating objectives, determining secondary objectives, writing SMART goals and designing a workplan. Exercises are provided. It also provides suggestions for how to prepare a fundraising plan and includes a template for a donors database.
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Ethics in Online Publishing
Organization: Arab Institute for Human Rights (AIHR)
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2022
This presentation supports an interactive workshop to tackle challenges faced by online journalism and the ethical responsibilities of journalists when publishing online. It details ethical standards like integrity and transparency, apologizing in case of a mistake and respecting privacy.
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A Guide for Citizen Journalists to Counter Hate Speech and Violent Extremism
Organization: Arab Institute for Human Rights (AIHR)
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2022
This guide for citizen journalists combines theory, technology and practice. It focuses on multiple aspects of citizen journalism, including definitions, historical context, and editorial and ethical standards. The guide provides details of editing techniques and content creation, as well as the editorial forms that content can take, how to broadcast and promote content, and standards for citizen journalism.

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Planning for the Future
Organization: Al-Aman Fund for the Future of Orphans
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2023
This presentation explains the concept of planning in general and planning for the future in particular, including the types, phases and characteristics of planning ahead. It provides details on applying the five key steps of future planning by focusing on the skills of self-recognition, identifying goals, setting priorities, organizing time and building practical plans. 
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Media Literacy Skills
Organization: Al-Aman Fund for the Future of Orphans
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2023
This presentation defines media literacy and the importance of media in our lives. It explains why and how we use media, and how it influences our life, in addition to describing types of content on social platforms and ways to deal with them. The presentation also highlights digital citizenship. 
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Legal Literacy
Organization: Al-Aman Fund for the Future of Orphans
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2023
This course aims to raise legal awareness among young people. It describes the concept and importance of law, presents the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, components of the Jordanian constitution and the concept of citizenship, which is based on rights and obligations. It also details the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and reinforces the importance of law in our lives. 
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Citizen Journalism and Ethical standards of News Editing
Organization: Arab Institute for Human Rights (AIHR)
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2022
This presentation defines citizen journalism and describes the differences between citizen journalism and professional journalism. It highlights the ethical standards of news editing, including precision, equity, impartiality and objectivity, and respect for privacy. A citizen journalist’s toolbox is included, such as Powtoon, Canva, Hootsuite, Buffer, Trello, Bitly, Iconosquare, Google Alerts and Socialbakers. 
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Communication Skills
Organization: Al-Aman Fund for the Future of Orphans
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2023
This presentation aims at developing and refining skills related to the communication process. It focuses on the principles and elements of communication, along with barriers and means of overcoming them. It clarifies types of communication and the three elements of a message, along with detailing listening and feedback skills. 
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Teaching for Peace
Organization: Lebanese American University
Language(s): Arabic
Published: N/A
This guide provides background on democracy, citizenship, diversity and conflict management resolution. It highlights the social goals of education for peace, including approaches, prejudices, tolerance, understanding of conflict, human rights and education through citizenship.
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Financial Management for Non-Profit Organizations
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Organization: PartnersGlobal
Language(s): English, Arabic
Published: 2015
This manual is meant to serve as an introduction to financial management for organizations interested in strengthening their knowledge and promoting collaboration and sustainability within the civic sector. It is one of a series of 12 manuals that was developed as part of the STAND program, which aims to build the capacity of CSOs in Kuwait and the region. A brief introductory video is available in English with Arabic subtitles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3u5hn2ewCd4&list=PLJv7VOmQDSjCiufqB6vBimeuDu0WG5-qy&index=2. The full tool kit also is online: http://www.envearth.com/program_post_type/toolkit.
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Financial Literacy
Organization: Al-Aman Fund for the Future of Orphans
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2023-12-01
Through this course, participants acquire basic financial skills that can help them manage their finances effectively and achieve greater financial stability and independence. It focuses on four main components: money fundamentals (What is money? What is its role? Value vs. cost? Needs vs. wants?), saving and budgeting, smart spending, and income and creating opportunities. 
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A Training Session on: Measuring Conflict: Mediation and Negotiation
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Organization: Near East Foundation
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2010
This presentation provides an overview of conflict management strategies, including mediation and negotiation techniques. Although focused on mobilizing local actors to support a primary education development program, the presentation offers general activities and solutions for conflict mitigation.
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Time Management
Organization: Al-Aman Fund for the Future of Orphans
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2023-12-01
This presentation introduces participants to time management skills. It describes the benefits of time management, identifying SMART goals, highlighting the importance of planning and routine setting to achieve goals, and, finally, evaluating common time management tools. 
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Critical Thinking
Organization: Al-Aman Fund for the Future of Orphans
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2023
This training course aims to develop participants’ skills in thinking clearly and rationally by linking ideas to reach correct decisions and effective and creative solutions to problems. It also focuses on changing stereotypical thinking, postulates, preconceived ideas and erroneous assumptions, and paves the way for adopting critical and creative thinking approaches. 
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Conflict Management Skills
Organization: Al-Aman Fund for the Future of Orphans
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2023
This course teaches the correct methods for dealing with differences and the skills necessary for negotiation before reaching violence. It details the degrees of conflict, how conflict evolves, and types and causes of conflict. The presentation then provides suggestions for conflict management skills. 
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Negotiations
Organization: Pal Think
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2016
This training manual provides a definition for negotiation, compares negotiating positions to interests, outlines basic rules and highlights steps for each phase of negotiation.
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20 Tips to Reach the Top of the Twitter World
Organization: International Research and Exchanges Board (IREX)
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2012

This resource provides tips and considerations that should be taken into account by civil society organizations (CSOs) when using Twitter for social networking.

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The Best Additions to Protect WordPress Blogs from Hacking
Organization: International Research and Exchanges Board (IREX)
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2012

This resource provides examples of some of the best security plugins, along with tips to better protect WordPress blogs from hacking.

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"Democracy and Community Development Program"
Organization: Additional Relevant Resources
Language(s):
Published: 2011

This manual aims to raise awareness of Yemeni citizens about the definition of a civil state - its principles, components and guarantees. Additionally, it reviews the role of youth and civil society organizations in establishing a modern civil state.

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Jordan: Lessons Learnt from NGO Advocacy on the Law on Societies
Organization: International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL)
Language(s): English, Arabic
Published: 2010

This case study presentation on Jordan describes the Law on Associations and Social Entities, NGO advocacy and the amended law of 2009. Mistakes, lessons learned and recommendations are included.

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