1. Promote the ideas and writings of Rached Ghannouchi as well as his contributions to contemporary political thought and practice.
2. Advance Islamic thought through the production of new paradigms.
3. Train researchers, scholars and practitioners on elements of Islamic thought relating to democratic governance, human rights, and pluralism.
4. Documentation: Make Rached Ghannouchi’s considerable body of writing available to researchers and to the wider public through a digital archive and other means.
5. Research: Support the production of research on themes present in Rached Ghannouchi’s work.
6. Public Engagement and Outreach: Engage with local communities to promote a deeper understanding of democratic values and human rights.
The Ghannouchi Foundation is a center specializing in contemporary Islamic thought, with a focus on the ideas of Sheikh Rached Ghannouchi. The Foundation seeks to promote reform and renewal in contemporary Islamic thought in light of Islamic principles and the challenges and demands of the 21st century.
The Ghannouchi Foundation aims to produce, develop and disseminate contemporary Islamic thought and practice in ways that align with Rached Ghannouchi’s democratic principles.
Umara Azimi
Kaheela Miah
Hanadi Mansour
Founder
The Founder of Ghannouchi Foundation is Sheikh Rached Ghannouchi – prominent Islamic thinker and leader of Ennahdha Party in Tunisia.
Trustees
Our trustees are well known individuals who actively support the foundation by helping with fundraising activities and talking at gala dinners.
Advisors
Our panel of advisors academic intellectuals, scholars, and experts will assist Ghannouchi Foundation with key strategic advice.
Directors
Our directors are leaders from various pioneering national and local organisations with extensive public and private sector experience in strategic planning, research, production, marketing and promotion. They will assist the founder and trustees in delivering the stated vision and missions of Ghannouchi Foundation.
Research: Responsible for research ongoing planning and preparation of the media campaigns, and organising events throughout the year.
Publishing: Responsible for producing the research, resources and materials of Ghannouchi Foundation.
Events & Training: Responsible for managing all event and training led activities.
Finance & Strategy: Responsible for fundraising activities, and for defining Ghannouchi Foundation’s financial strategy.
Online: Responsible for maintaining and updating the website, and managing online forums.
Communications: Responsible for dealing with partners, and preparing press releases and media articles.
1.1 Convene workshops to gather scholars, thinkers and practitioners
1.2 Publish articles, papers and books
1.3 Create bibliography on related publications
2.1 Networking between students, researchers, scholars, academics, civil actors
2.2. Identifying and engaging with specific sectors in the application of contemporary Islamic thought
3.1 Create synergy with other research orientated bodies specialising in Islamic thought.
3.2 Proposal of policies and paradigms to relevant audiences
3.3 Form partnerships with reputable academic institutions in delivering seminars and curricula development
3.4 Providing scholarships and awards
4.1 Create an interactive website
4.2 Publish books and monographs
4.3 Convene an annual international conference
4.4 Create discussion forums on-line
5.1 Participate in TV and printed press
5.2 To promote the Ghannouchi Award in Islamic Thought across all media platforms
5.3 To establish a strong social media presence
Academic and research based bodies (i.e. LSE, SOAS, Hartford Seminary, Carter Centre)
Partnerships for educational programs and seminars in Islamic educational institutions (i.e. Al-Azhar, Zaytuna, Nadwa, IIIT, International Islamic University of Malaysia, ISTAC, Muslim College, Faculty of Islamic Studies at Cambridge University)