The Independent Resource and Information Services (IRIS) is an autonomous initiative associated with the Collective for Research and Training on Development Action (CRTD-A). The project’s broad goals are to:
- disseminate news briefs and analysis on NGOs, poverty and social development
- promote dialogue, exchange and debate on civil society
- increase the coverage of NGOs and development issues in the media
- mainstream gender awareness in social development
- increase the effectiveness of the NGO sector through all of the above.
The project’s initiatives include:
- The Monthly Information Bulletin (MAJAL)
- a resource library
- “Special Dossier” publications
- NGO seminars
- a directory of NGOs in Lebanon
- a hotline service
- a training and capacity building program.
The site offers links to the library and a regular e-brief on development news and events. Also available are links to forthcoming events and conferences.
The site is available in English and Arabic.