Shaar Organization for Research on Society (SORS) is a research and training institution established by a group of young professionals and intellectuals with advanced education and with experience in research, training and public affairs. This organization’s aim is to contribute to empowering the society through promoting knowledge, education and awareness both by performing quality technical research and training and by taking on advocacy and awareness activities to initiate changes from below.

Vision: an empowered, educated, free and just society

Mission: contribution to the development of knowledge and research in the country to help better understand the issues of our society and promote making informed policies and interventions.

Areas of activities

a. Research in economic, social and policy affairs, including developing research-based programs

b. Education and training in these areas

c. Promotion of knowledge in the society and advocacy for access to knowledge for all