Arab Voluntary Union
Arab Voluntary Union
Overview
The Arab Voluntary Union (AVU) is an international non-governmental and non-profit organization established in Bahrain in 2018 to promote and coordinate volunteer efforts across the Arab world. Comprising 17 leading Arab organizations, AVU serves as a unifying platform for volunteerism, supporting initiatives in areas such as health, education, economic empowerment, humanitarian aid, and cultural development. Its mission is to encourage Arab youth participation, support innovative volunteer initiatives, build volunteer capacities through training, and collaborate with official institutions to institutionalize volunteer work. The union organizes major programs such as the Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd International Foundation Insignia for Best Voluntary Work and the HH Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa Award for Voluntary Work, which recognize and honor outstanding volunteer contributions. By fostering a strong culture of volunteerism, AVU plays a crucial role in driving sustainable development and humanitarian efforts in Arab communities.
Profile Information
Category:
Arab OrganizationSectors of Interest:
Democratic Governance, Social Development, Youth EmpowermentSubsectors of Interest:
Civic engagement participation and volunteerism, Social welfare services, Youth Participation and LeadershipCountry of Coverage:
Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, Sudan, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, YemenHeadquarters:
Bahrain
Contact Information

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Arab Voluntary Union
- https://arabvu.org/en/
info@arabvu.org
Bahrain - Mr. Hassan Mohammed Buhazza
President, Arab Voluntary Union - Mr. Anwar Saleh Buhassan
Secretary General
Current and Previous Partners Worked With Arab Voluntary Union
Logo | Name | Category | Countries of Coverage | Sectors & Services |
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National and Regional NGO
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Yemen
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Health, Democratic Governance, Women Rights and Empowerment, Humanitarian aid
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Bilateral and Multilateral Agency
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Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey
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Climate Change and Global Warming, Democratic Governance, Economic Growth, Education, Entrepreneurship, Environment and Energy, Human Rights, Infrastructure, Trade, Urban & Rural Development, Water and Wastewater, Women Rights and Empowerment, Youth Empowerment
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Bilateral and Multilateral Agency
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Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Yemen
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Child Rights, Democratic Governance, Health, Women Rights and Empowerment, Youth Empowerment
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Bilateral and Multilateral Agency
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Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Yemen
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Arts and Culture, Democratic Governance, Education, Environment and Energy, Human Rights, Infrastructure, Media Development, Tourism, Urban & Rural Development, Women Rights and Empowerment, Youth Empowerment
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Bilateral and Multilateral Agency
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Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Yemen
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Child Rights, Education, Health, Women Rights and Empowerment
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International Organization
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Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey, Yemen
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Democratic Governance, Human Rights, Media Development
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Bilateral and Multilateral Agency
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Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Yemen
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Education, Refugees and Migration
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International Organization
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Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Palestine, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey, Yemen
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Democratic Governance, Humanitarian aid, Social Development
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International Organization
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Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Syria, Turkey, Yemen
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Health, Humanitarian aid, Water and Wastewater
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Bilateral and Multilateral Agency
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Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Palestine, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey, Yemen
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Economic Growth, Humanitarian aid, Refugees and Migration
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Bilateral and Multilateral Agency
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Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Yemen
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Agriculture, Child Rights, Democratic Governance, Education, Health, Humanitarian aid, Refugees and Migration, Social Development, Women Rights and Empowerment, Youth Empowerment
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Arab Organization
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Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey, Yemen
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Food Security, Health, Humanitarian aid
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Arab Organization
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Saudi Arabia
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Social Development, Women Rights and Empowerment, Youth Empowerment
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