NAHNOO Organization

NAHNOO is a nonsectarian and nonpartisan youth-lead organization that became a research, capacity building and advocacy platform for participatory public policy-making, working towards an inclusive society in Lebanon. Within the scope of its work, NAHNOO’s focus mainly revolves around three main areas of intervention: - Public Spaces, - Good Governance - Arts & Cultural Heritage Throughout its years of operation, NAHNOO has carried out multiple programs and projects that advocate for the promotion of public institutions that embody values of equity, transparency, rule of law, and accountability, which, in turn, would foster a more inclusive, informed political environment and encourage civic engagement. Under the areas of intervention mentioned above, NAHNOO’s advocacy campaigns focus on challenging the existing sectarian system to attain a civil state in which all citizens are equal, improving municipal and governmental transparency as well as administrative decentralization, preserving the Lebanese public spaces such as the coast, in addition to protecting built heritage and craftsmanship. At the heart of NAHNOO is a dedicated team of youth volunteers we rally from across Lebanon and whose passion for change-making drives the NGO’s advocacy. Through multidisciplinary and participatory research, training, local development and grassroots activities, we provide a platform for youth and professionals to lead the planning and implementation of advocacy campaigns and gain the skills needed to impact policymaking at the local and national levels.