Free and reliable information about Norwegian society, in Arabic and Norwegian

Norge på Arabisk is a non-profit association that helps Arabic speakers in Norway understand society, public services and opportunities.

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What we do

1

Public information

We explain Norwegian services, rights and responsibilities, such as work, education, health and local government, in language that is easy to understand.

2

Language and digital skills

We share simple Norwegian, useful words and phrases, and guidance on source criticism and staying safe online.

3

Events and dialogue

We aim to create meeting places and Q&A sessions where people can ask questions and get answers from reliable sources.

4

Democracy and elections

We explain how elections, local democracy and public debate work, so more people can take part and use their right to vote.

5

Against misinformation

We help counter misinformation that spreads in minority communities by explaining and linking to reliable sources.

6

Simple Norwegian for everyday life

Bilingual words and phrases for NAV, school, work and healthcare, and short lessons with clear learning goals.

Independent and politically neutral

The association is not tied to any political party, and we do not recommend parties or candidates. Where possible, we link to the official sources for the information we share.

About us

Norge på Arabisk is a non-profit association based in Bergen. It grew out of the Facebook page of the same name and works to strengthen integration, language understanding, knowledge of society, digital skills and democratic participation among people with a minority background in Norway.

Everything we share is free. The association has no profit motive.

The association's purpose is to strengthen integration, language understanding, knowledge of society, digital skills and democratic participation among people with a minority background in Norway, through free multilingual information, teaching and events.

  • All information is free
  • We link to official sources
  • We clearly separate information, journalism and opinion