• Middle East

    Our Middle East programme is based on the belief that a durable peace in the region can only be achieved through the active participation of those who are regarded as political or religious hardliners. We believe that, as long as the voices of non-convinced constituencies are not at the table, no sustainable solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict can be found. More

  • Nyon

    The Nyon Process serves to provide a unique opportunity for a tri-part dialogue between western secular policy makers, influential Muslim social and political activists and American evangelicals engaged in social and political activity. More

  • UK

    Our UK initiative serves to empower grassroots Muslim communities and organisations so that they have the confidence to engage with wider society and the British establishment without fearing loss of their faith identity. The communities and organisations we work with are diverse; we do not claim to represent any particular group or community. more

 

What we do

Forward Thinking is a proactive, demand-driven, facilitative organisation that works:

  • To promote in the UK greater understanding and confidence between the diverse grassroots Muslim communities and the wider society including the Media and the British establishment.
  • To promote a more inclusive peace process in the Middle East.
  • To facilitate a global dialogue between the religious and secular worlds.

The Forward Thinking team is dedicated to empowering individuals and grassroots communities across the UK. In addition, we work to build long term and sustainable relationships between various government departments and policy makers.

In the Middle East we work to create an inclusive climate where previously unengaged stakeholders in the region can be heard and involved in improving the prospects for peace.

Click here for a video of the Director, Oliver McTernan, speaking about the work of Forward Thinking.

Testimonials

2011, the year the Arab world awoke to a new political future, marks a significant advance also for Forward Thinking’s relevance and effectiveness. Its capacity to link Israel’s existential choices with the new formations of moderate Islamists in the Middle East puts this extraordinary NGO well ahead of most governments struggling to come to terms with the picture of change. Forward Thinking is pointing up an opportunity for regional peace which we cannot afford to miss.
Sir Jeremy Greenstock, former career diplomat, chairman of the UN Association in the UK and advisor to Forward Thinking

I work with young Muslim girls from the age of 14-20. Forward Thinking has given them the opportunity to take part and engage in outdoor and social activities. This has been brilliant for my girls as their confidence has blossomed since they have had the chance to broaden and enhance their social skills.
Fatima Khaled