sharq.org is committed to nurturing pluralistic communities through collective action and story-centred social impact initiatives
pluralism noun a condition or system in which two or more states, groups, principles, sources of authority, etc., coexist
we envision and aspire to support the development of a harmonious pluralistic world in which all people are free to share their stories with confidence and hear those of others with compassion;
we value integrity & inclusion, curiosity & authenticity, empathy & equity, and transparency & accountability; and see them all as core to the pursuit of universal peace and pluralism;
we work to promote pluralism in a world populated by diverse people where dominant narratives continue to other and promote supremacy and oppression;
we promote and facilitate the development of pluralistic attitudes.
our initiatives are rooted in four core activity streams, each with a unique programme name:
ORAL HISTORY | TARIKHI
we create and share inclusive collections of stories of lived experiences narrated by diverse people to explore issues, events and places of universal interest and impact.
training programme; toolkits; digital archive; 500+ stories; 12 thematic collections
COLLECTIVE ACTION | COLLECTIVAT
we initiate and nurture collectives of changemakers who aspire to support and learn from one another and collaborate toward the common good. though working across different geographies, themes and practices, each collectiva runs on three core principles: consistency, creativity, collectivity.
four collectives, 150+ members; essay series on taboos; community garden; artwork collections; festival; staged play; film series
CREATIVE COMMUNITY | VOCABULARY OF VALUES
we instigate artistic community-based initiatives that bring people together to create and celebrate works that enhance empathy and connection.
film; sculpture; photography; prose; poetry
KNOWLEDGE SHARING | SANAD
we run workshops, host discussions, and publish diverse documents in a bid to enhance global capacity and sustainable inclusive development.
magazine; toolkits; zines; research & policy papers; discussion series; salon series; films; podcasts
