Empowering civil society to build a better future
Our non-profit/non-governmental organization helps empower Syrian civil society to achieve democratic transition by:
Establishing Neutral Spaces
Establishing neutral spaces for Syrian civil society actors, and facilitating collaboration among Syrian, regional, and international CSOs.
Disseminating Knowledge
Disseminating knowledge about, and deepening concepts and frameworks of a diverse and inclusive civil society
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Awarding Grants
Awarding grants to implement civil society approaches and to strengthen the legitimacy of civic action.
Promoting Transparency
Promoting transparency and accountability within civil society.
Advocacy
Advocating for the causes, rights, and freedoms of the Syrian people, locally and internationally.
We promote public participation, accountability and empowerment to strengthen civil society’s ability to act as a force for democratic change to achieve:
A participatory approach that is open and inclusive;
Active citizenship, with all citizens having equal rights and duties regardless of religious, ethnic, or sexual identity, or political affiliation;
Social justice in an egalitarian, merit-based society;
Social responsibility where all are responsible, specifically towards vulnerable social groups;
Freedom, dignity, and justice, the core values of the Syrian uprising.
We are working for an active Syrian civil society that fosters knowledge development; promotes active citizenship; practices democracy; defends, preserves, and channels citizens’ rights and interests; and develops a common set of values for all.
Learn about our programs:
Baytna Online
Baytna Online is an interactive, secure online networking platform open to Syrians everywhere, where they can safely discuss issues that concern them, including current events, aspirations for the future, capacity development in different professional, organizational, and technical areas.
Baytna Inline
Baytna Inline addresses the challenges that face civil society inside Syria. It aims to provide Syrian civil society and community-based organizations with needed support, resources, tools and skills to act as forces for peace, stability, and democratic change in Syria.
Baytna Outline
Baytna Outline works with civil society organizations and people (such as university students) outside Syria in both neighboring and beyond countries by linking them with Syrians abroad, establishing active networks and tracks, and implementing joint actions and initiatives.
Baytna’s Reach
