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Amman-based legal aid and rights organization empowering people across Jordan and the Arab world

Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development

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45
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
45/100 · methodology

About ARDD

The Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) is a Jordanian non-profit working at the intersection of law, human rights, and community empowerment. Based in Amman, ARDD provides legal aid, conducts policy research, and engages in advocacy to advance rights-based development and democratic governance in Jordan and across the Arab region. The organization supports individuals and communities navigating legal and social challenges while contributing to broader regional dialogue on justice and civic life.

Founded
Headquarters
Amman
Foundation type
Non-Governmental
Operating in
Jordan

Mission

To empower people and communities through legal support, civic engagement, and advocacy, contributing to a more just and democratic Arab world.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Operating countries (1)
Jordan

Founding story

· Founding, renaming & milestones

The Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) was founded in 2008 in Amman as ARDD-Legal Aid, providing legal aid, research and advocacy for marginalized communities, refugees and migrants across Jordan and the wider Arab region.

The Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) was founded in 2008 in Amman as ARDD-Legal Aid, providing legal aid, research and advocacy for marginalized communities, refugees and migrants across Jordan and the wider Arab region.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in Jordan
Integrity Assessment This charity: 45
Peer average: 43

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Charity registration status, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, ARDD has a partial profile.

  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 92% of the 36 advocacy & civil rights charities in Jordan it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its governance and its contact details. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any advocacy & civil rights charities in Jordan - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Jordan data
GiveRadar has verified
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • financial records
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Ardd is an advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Amman, Jordan. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 2008 and has been operating for 18 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 45/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. 10 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.

Ardd has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 45/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 45 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in Jordan is 42/100.

Ardd is located in Amman, Jordan. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years.

Ardd is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, based in Jordan. It operates as a Non-Governmental. The organization has 10 disclosed officers and directors.

Ardd is listed in GiveRadar's directory of Jordan nonprofits, compiled from public charity directories. GiveRadar does not hold an official government registration record for it, so confirm its registration status directly before giving. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

The Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) is a Jordanian non-profit working at the intersection of law, human rights, and community empowerment. Based in Amman, ARDD provides legal aid, conducts policy research, and engages in advocacy to advance rights-based development and democratic governance in Jordan and across the Arab region. The organization supports individuals and communities navigating legal and social challenges while contributing to broader regional dialogue on justice and civic life. Ardd is an advocacy & civil rights organization based in Jordan. The organization was founded in 2008.

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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Jordan under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

AB
Abdullah O••• A•••
Board of Trustees Member

Officers & trustees (10)

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Cause areas in Jordan

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Social Services 57
Community Development 37
Advocacy & Civil Rights this charity 36
Education 21
International 18
Health 14
Youth Development 13
Arts & Culture 13
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Most common causes in Jordan

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Poverty 74
Community Development 71
Education 64
Women 52
Children 48
Human Rights 45
Youth Development 44
International Development 35

Sources and verification

News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Part of this profile's description was written with AI, summarizing public sources such as official registry data and the organization's own website. Financial figures, registration details, and the sources listed above are not AI-generated. Read how we use AI.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 26, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 6
  • Named leadership · 10 officers on file
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 2008
Not available · 5
  • Financial data
    No annual financial filings on file
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Government registration
    No public registry ID
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

GiveRadar builds each profile from official charity directories and public registries, supplemented where available by third-party nonprofit databases and news archives, and combines it into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. The exact sources for this charity are listed above. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about ARDD

What is ARDD?
ARDD is a advocacy & civil rights non-governmental based in Amman, Jordan. The Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) is a Jordanian non-profit working at the intersection of law, human rights, and community empowerment. Based in Amman, ARDD provides legal aid, conducts policy research, and engages in advocacy to advance rights-based development and democratic governance in Jordan and across the Arab region. The organization supports individuals and communities navigating legal and social challenges while contributing to broader regional dialogue on justice and civic life.
When was ARDD founded?
ARDD was founded in 2008.
Where is ARDD located?
Headquartered in Amman, Jordan.
Is ARDD trustworthy?
ARDD has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 45 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is ARDD's website?
https://ardd-jo.org/
Are donations to ARDD tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Jordan under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.