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Our Work Social Media Exchange (SMEX) is a media advocacy and development organization with more than 20 years’ experience in commercial, development, and post-conflict media environments. We address urgent needs in the Arab information society through: Online and offline courses in digital and social media Peer-to-peer learning events Planning and implementation of advocacy campaigns Internet policy and digital rights research Production and localization of how-to manuals and guides We work closely with donors and partners to design and implement programs that respond to the region, placing a high value on monitoring and evaluation. Our Impact In seven years, SMEX has directly engaged more than 2,000 participants in our online and offline training programs, learning events, and campaigns. We maintain close …
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· What they work on and whereFounding story
· Founding, renaming & milestonesSMEX, formerly Social Media Exchange, is a Lebanese nonprofit founded in 2008 and based in Beirut. It advocates for digital rights across the Arab world, bringing together activists, technologists, and policymakers. It organizes the annual Bread and Net gathering focused …
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Social Media Exchange (SMEX) has a partial profile.
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership and a founding date. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 99% of the 121 advocacy & civil rights charities in Lebanon 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
- GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any advocacy & civil rights charities in Lebanon - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Lebanon data
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySocial Media Exchange (SMEX) is an advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Beirut, Lebanon. 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 40/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Social Media Exchange (SMEX) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 40/100. 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 40 ('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 Lebanon is 41/100.
Social Media Exchange (SMEX) is located in Beirut, Lebanon. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its address is Badaro, Lebanon.
Social Media Exchange (SMEX) is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, based in Lebanon. It operates as a Non-Governmental.
Social Media Exchange (SMEX) is listed in GiveRadar's directory of Lebanon 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. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.
Our Work Social Media Exchange (SMEX) is a media advocacy and development organization with more than 20 years’ experience in commercial, development, and post-conflict media environments. We address urgent needs in the Arab information society through: Online and offline courses in digital and social media Peer-to-peer learning events Planning and implementation of advocacy campaigns Internet policy and digital rights research Production and localization of how-to manuals and guides We work closely with donors and partners to design and implement programs that respond to the region, placing a high value on monitoring and evaluation. Our Impact In seven years, SMEX has directly engaged more than 2,000 participants in our online and... Social Media Exchange (SMEX) is an advocacy & civil rights organization based in Lebanon. The organization was founded in 2008.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Lebanon under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Social Media Exchange is listed in Lebanon. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
Social Media Exchange is listed in Lebanon. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Leadership
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1 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Named leadership · 1 officer on file
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Founding date · 2008
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Financial dataNo annual financial filings on file
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Government registrationNo public registry ID
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Mission statementNo self-published statement of purpose
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
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Quick facts about Social Media Exchange (SMEX)
- What is Social Media Exchange (SMEX)?
- Social Media Exchange (SMEX) is a advocacy & civil rights non-governmental based in Beirut, Lebanon. Our Work Social Media Exchange (SMEX) is a media advocacy and development organization with more than 20 years’ experience in commercial, development, and post-conflict media environments. We address urgent needs in the Arab information society through: Online and offline courses in digital and social media Peer-to-peer learning events Planning and implementation of advocacy campaigns Internet policy and digital rights research Production and localization of how-to manuals and guides We work closely with donors and partners to design and implement programs that respond to the region, placing a high value on monitoring and evaluation. Our Impact In seven years, SMEX has directly engaged more than 2,000 participants in our online and offline training programs, learning events, and campaigns. We maintain close ties with our alumni, many of whom are now leaders in their own right. We’ve reached tens of thousands of readers through our open-licensed, Arabic-language guides, web platforms, and social media channels. We’ve also earned media coverage in national, regional, and international press, including Al Jazeera, BBC Arabic, New York Times, LBC, and Radio France.
- When was Social Media Exchange (SMEX) founded?
- Social Media Exchange (SMEX) was founded in 2008.
- Who leads Social Media Exchange (SMEX)?
- Mohamad Najem serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Social Media Exchange (SMEX) located?
- Headquartered in Beirut, Lebanon.
- Is Social Media Exchange (SMEX) trustworthy?
- Social Media Exchange (SMEX) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 40 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 Social Media Exchange (SMEX)'s website?
- http://www.smex.org
- Are donations to Social Media Exchange (SMEX) tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Lebanon 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.