MAAN is an independent, Lebanese, non-profit non-governmental think and act tank working across all Lebanese territories, established in 2018.

MAAN aims to bridge inequalities within Lebanon through the promotion of a culture of citizen accountability, the production of qualitative and quantitative evidence- based research, and advocacy for stronger institutions and social protection. With this, MAAN aims to reform socio-economic policy through a rights-based approach and acting as a catalyst between grassroots groups and policy makers.

MAAN born at a time where international organizations are directing their attention to social equality, accountability, and governance, our Socio-economic Justice Initiative (acronymed MAAN for the Arabic term meaning “together”), will target Lebanese citizens, and in specific youth, to build a popular and public movement advocating for socio-economic changes through policy development. This document introduces the relevance and need for MAAN as an active organization, as well as the benefits and necessity of youth engagement. Furthermore, MAAN presents its early strategy to obtaining socio-economic justice by offering its mission, vision, and pillars of action that will be reflected through all of MAANs initiatives from the outset.