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The “Citizenship and Civic Thought” organization is an independent Libyan platform for empowering women and youth, promoting critical thinking, and building a state of law and institutions through constructive dialogue and applied research.

Who are we?

The Organization for Citizenship and Civic Thought to Empower Local Communities in Libya

Founded The “Citizenship and Civic Thought” Organization” As an independent, non-profit, non-governmental Libyan civil society organization headquartered in Benghazi, our programs cover the coastal cities, the Green Mountain region, and all parts of Libya. We believe that building a state of law and institutions begins with establishing values. Active citizenship Developing critical thinking and civic awareness among individuals is a fundamental pillar for conscious and responsible community participation.

We are working diligently on Empowering women and youth Building the capacities of civil society actors to be genuine partners in development and democratic transition, utilizing applied knowledge production and field research to address societal issues, and extending bridges of constructive dialogue to counter hate speech and promote civil peace and social cohesion in Libya.

Our principles and values

Active citizenship, sustainable empowerment, and constructive critical thinking

Our mission

Empowering local communities in Libya by promoting a culture of citizenship and fostering critical civic thinking to counter hate speech. We work independently and transparently to build the capacities of women and youth, produce applied knowledge through field research, and establish bridges of dialogue to strengthen social cohesion. Starting in Benghazi and the Green Mountain region, we strive to expand our developmental and civic impact to include western and southern Libya.

Our vision

A democratic Libyan society governed by the values of active citizenship and social justice, in which everyone, especially women and youth, participates freely and sustainably in building the public sphere and decision-making, within a safe environment that supports dialogue and social cohesion.

Our core values

Active citizenship, justice and equality, transparency and accountability, community participation, independence, dialogue.

Our organization's goals

The strategic goals that drive the engine of change

At the Citizenship and Civic Thought Organization, we strive to achieve a positive and sustainable transformation in Libyan society by focusing on fundamental pillars that support the building of a state governed by the rule of law and strong institutions. Our main objectives include:

1. Spreading the culture of citizenship and establishing its values as a basis for belonging and active community participation.

2. To promote the principles of democracy, social justice and human rights in public discourse and institutional practices.

3. Developing civic and critical thinking as a tool to counter hate speech and division.

4. Producing applied knowledge through research and field studies to contribute to finding solutions to societal problems.

5. To promote the political and civic participation of women and youth as key groups in the democratic transition process.

6. Building bridges of community dialogue between different groups to promote social cohesion and civil peace.

7. Empowering them by building their capacities in a way that enhances their presence and participation in the public and media sphere.

Training systems

Capacity building towards sustainable empowerment of women and youth in Libya

We offer comprehensive workshops and training programs to develop the skills of women and youth in Libya, equipping them with leadership, professional, and technological capabilities. We strive to empower civil society actors and enhance their capacities in critical thinking, active citizenship, participation in decision-making, and sustainable development.

Digital Audio Production Basics

An intensive practical workshop targeted young women interested in media and content creation in Libya. The training focused on equipping participants with essential audio engineering skills, from recording techniques and noise reduction to digital editing and exporting professional-quality files for publication.

Journalistic video production and content creation

An intensive practical workshop targeted young women interested in media and digital content creation in Libya. The training focused on equipping participants with the technical skills to produce journalistic videos, starting with the fundamentals of filming, lighting, and scriptwriting.

Voice-over skills

An intensive practical workshop targeted creative young women interested in radio and media work in Libya. The training focused on empowering participants with the fundamentals of performance and voice-over, starting with breathing exercises and articulation, and progressing to vocal modulation for various formats such as advertisements and documentaries.

Developing critical thinking skills

An interactive workshop focused on enhancing participants' intellectual awareness and objective content analysis. The training included practical tools and direct applications for identifying logical fallacies, countering misleading rhetoric, and arriving at logical conclusions that contribute to building sound civic thinking and the ability to make informed decisions.

Active Citizenship and Peacebuilding Workshop

An interactive workshop focused on empowering participants with tools for conflict analysis and management using Thomas Kellman modelThe training included designing high-quality community initiatives and developing mechanisms for understanding and deconstructing hate speech. alternative narratives Civil responsibility as a practical tool to promote social cohesion and civil peace in Libya.

Programs

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