Majal (organization)

Majal
Founded2006
FounderEsra'a Al Shafei
TypeNot-for-Profit
Focusfreedom of information, access to information, free open-source Internet projects.
Area served
MENA
Websitemajal.org Edit this at Wikidata

Majal is a regional not-for-profit organization focused on "amplifying voices of dissent" throughout the Middle East and North Africa via digital media. Founded in Bahrain, the organization "creates platforms and web applications that promote freedom of expression and social justice."[1]

Majal, which relies on open source platforms, like WordPress and Ruby on Rails, was launched in 2006 by Esra'a Al Shafei as a simple group-blogging idea. However, it has changed course to focus on the development of unique applications and tools.[2]