Our mission is to mobilize, empower, and unite young leaders and activists from the Middle East and Africa to build resilient, inclusive societies that are free from discrimination, persecution, and violent coercion, and to advocate for policies in support of these goals.

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Alumni Community in Action
Alumni Community in Action

Learning, growing, and leading together

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Keep Eyes on Sudan
Keep Eyes on Sudan

As global leaders seek to address the Sudan crisis, AMEL is already laying the groundwork

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Nearly 400 Trained
Nearly 400 Trained

At AMEL Institute, nearly 400 changemakers trained in largest summer cohort yet!

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Reflecting on Impact
Reflecting on Impact

Our latest reports explore AMEL programs, milestones and impacts in 2024

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An Unrivaled Summer
An Unrivaled Summer

AMEL Institute’s largest regional cohort embarks on an engaging learning journey

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Spring to Summer
Spring to Summer

AMEL Institute empowers changemakers through Spring and Summer programs

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Applications Now Open

Applications now open for AMEL Institute Summer 2025

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A Record-Breaking Spring
A Record-Breaking Spring

AMEL Institute: A Record-Breaking Spring for Changemakers

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Empowering AMEL Alumni
Empowering AMEL Alumni

Professional development webinar series for AMEL Alumni

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The State of the Middle East and Africa in 2025
The State of the Middle East and Africa in 2025

An AMEL webinar series Jan 8-22, 2025

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Reflecting on 2024
Reflecting on 2024

Looking back at an action-packed year at AMEL

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Mental Health Innovation
Mental Health Innovation

Unique well-being initiative assisting displaced Sudanese young people

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Stand with Democracy's Defenders
Stand with Democracy's Defenders

The work of AMEL has never been more crucial

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A Look Back at 2023: A Year of Growth
A Look Back at 2023: A Year of Growth

Taking a look back at 2023 - a year of growth and empowerment at AMEL

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Summer Success at AMEL Institute
Summer Success at AMEL Institute

An impactful summer at the AMEL Institute

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A Transformational Time at AMEL
A Transformational Time at AMEL

Over 1000 changemakers stepping up knowledge and skills with AMEL

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Empowering new leaders
Empowering new leaders

Training the next generation of leaders of Africa and the Middle East

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Evaluating AMEL Institute's Impact
Evaluating AMEL Institute's Impact

Independent evaluation reports demonstrate strong impact of AMEL Institute

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Sudan Webinar Report
Sudan Webinar Report

If you missed our Sudan webinar, check out the recap!

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Sudan International Forum - February 28
Sudan International Forum - February 28

Improving international engagement with Sudanese community-led responses

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AMELI Spring 2024
AMELI Spring 2024

Now accepting applications for the Spring 2024 AMEL Institute training program

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Webinar - January 30
Webinar - January 30

Featuring Reem Abbas and Hamid Khalafallah discussing how activist-led research can fill critical international gaps

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Looking Back at 2023
Looking Back at 2023

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A brief look at some of AMEL’s impact during 2023

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Sudan Democracy Lifeline Fellowship
Sudan Democracy Lifeline Fellowship

Apply by December 20 for the Sudan Democracy Lifeline Fellowship

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2022 Annual Report
2022 Annual Report

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Check out highlights from AMEL’s work in 2022

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A Summer of Impact at AMEL Institute
A Summer of Impact at AMEL Institute

Building skills and connections among activists from across Africa and the Middle East

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Volunteers Without Borders
Volunteers Without Borders

30 young leaders from 17 countries assisting AMEL this Summer!

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Springing into Summer at AMEL Institute
Springing into Summer at AMEL Institute

With the Spring program wrapping up this week, the Summer cohort is set to launch!

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Sudan Emergency
Sudan Emergency

Emergency assistance for human rights and democracy activists and their families caught in the crossfire in Sudan

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Springing Forward
Springing Forward

Enrollment begins for the AMEL Institute Spring 2023 program

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