Madanyat is a nonprofit Lebanese Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), officially registered in March 2019 under the number 2389. The organization is dedicated to empowering individuals and communities through gender equality, advocacy, and civic engagement. As a rising voice for equality, Madanyat believes that a diversity of perspectives leads to a fairer, more inclusive, and democratic society, effectively responding to the evolving social landscape in Lebanon.
Madanyat was established following the transformation of Women in Front, an NGO co-founded by Nada Saleh Anid, which aimed to enhance women’s participation in public and political life.
Madanyat stands out for its unwavering commitment to fostering a society where every voice is heard and valued. Through innovative programs and initiatives, Madanyat drives impactful change, inspiring and empowering the next generation of leaders to build a brighter, more equitable future for all.
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The NGO's objectives:
Gender Equality
Actively contribute to reaching gender equality in all designated and elected bodies to ensure equal representation. Madanyat designs and implements in collaboration with its partners awareness campaigns, focus group discussions and open dialogues to reach a broad audience aware of the importance of women’s role in the Lebanese political and social life. Our work also includes conducting quantitative and qualitative research to add to the literature recent data related to Lebanese perspective of women participation in politics.
Political and social justice
Madanyat ensures inclusivity and equal participation of all groups. Bringing together women, youth and men from all around the country willing to work for political, economic, cultural and social justice for all.
Women empowerment
Advocate a new vision where politics is accessible to women and youth by working with all political parties, prompting electoral and other changes and raising awareness about the impact of women’s under-representation. Madanyat aims to equip women with the needed skills and confidence to raise their voices and be part of their community’s force of change. Women in our programs participate in training sessions, political cafés and social media campaigns to enhance their knowledge about various topics crucial for their communities. Women are also encouraged to lead their own initiatives and positively influence their surroundings.
Art and culture
Spread art and culture as a vector of social cohesion, diversity and human rights to drive change. The impact of these areas are overlooked however Madanyat believes in the power of art and culture to create a peaceful environment to engage people from all around the country to come together and benefit from the richness of their differences and similarities.
About the founder
Nada Saleh Anid, the founder of Madanyat, has spearheaded over 35 programs across Lebanon aimed at increasing women’s participation in the political arena. Her efforts focus on policy reform, lobbying, capacity-building workshops, and awareness campaigns.
In addition to her work in politics, Nada has significantly enhanced the presence of expert women in the media by organizing programs, talk shows, and debates. As a result, Madanyat boasts a robust network of 600 individuals who have participated in at least one of the NGO’s projects and continue to be active in advocacy and civil society initiatives.
Nada’s vision for the future is to create a society where gender equality is the norm, with increased women’s representation at all levels of government and public service. She aims to inspire future generations of women leaders who will champion equality and drive societal progress.
