About Us
Volunteer Activists Institute (VA) is a non-profit, non-governmental, non-political and independent instituteRead MoreOur Vision and Mission
Our vision is a civil society which is dynamic, vibrant and democratic. A society which acts as an influential Read MorePartner up
We are always looking for new ways to reach our goals. This means partnering up with likeminded organizations Read MoreOur Core Values
Our essential belief is a transparent and accountable civil society. We are equally dedicated to a diverse and participatory Read MoreIntroducing Volunteer Activists
Volunteer Activists Institute (VA) is a non-profit, non-governmental, non-political and independent institute, whose primary aim is capacity building among activists and civil society organizations; facilitation of information exchange among civil society activists, and advocacy and expansion of democracy, human rights and peace building within Iranian society and communities in the MENA region.Our Programs
Volunteer Activists has five programs that work towards our mission: mobilizing all resources available for Iran and other MENA countries to go through the transition process from a weak and un-experienced civil society, to a strong and mature civil society. One that is an active participant in the country’s political discourse. All our ongoing projects are part of our five programs:Research paper:
Inside Iran: Less-known features of the Iranian protests – and corresponding governmental responses
While the current Iranian protests have made headlines all over the world, massive popular protests in Iran are not new. In what ways do the current protests differ from previous ones, and what have been governmental responses to it other than violent suppression? Read More
