Talaqi Center for Dialogue and Civic Encounter
A civic and cultural space in Old Aleppo where dialogue, community encounter, cultural exchange, and civic participation come together.
About Talaqi Center
Talaqi Center for Dialogue and Civic Encounter is a civic and cultural space located in Al-Jdeideh, Old Aleppo, established and managed by Advancing Civil Society – GLOCA. The center provides a safe, open, and inclusive environment for dialogue, civic engagement, trust-building, capacity development, and community participation.
Rooted in one of Aleppo’s historic urban and cultural settings, Talaqi Center connects the memory of place with a contemporary civic function. It is designed to host civil society activities, civic and political dialogue, cultural and intellectual seminars, trainings, consultative meetings, youth and volunteer initiatives, social cohesion activities, and partner-led events.
Through its spaces, Talaqi Center aims to support meaningful encounters among local actors, civil society organizations, cultural groups, youth initiatives, professional networks, and community stakeholders, while promoting dialogue, bridge-building, and responsible civic participation.
Our Mission
To provide a safe and open civic and cultural space in Old Aleppo that hosts and supports dialogue, community encounters, capacity building, youth and cultural initiatives, and activities that strengthen civic participation, trust, and social cohesion.
Our values: Civil Neutrality, Dialogue Culture, Non-Discrimination, Bridge-Building, and Civic Participation.
Spaces Available at Talaqi Center
Talaqi Center offers several spaces designed to host civic, cultural, dialogue-based, and community activities in a heritage setting in Old Aleppo.
Talaqi Liwan
The main hall of the center, suitable for civic dialogues, consultation meetings, workshops, trainings, public discussions, and civil society events.
Best for: Workshops, trainings, civic meetings, public dialogues.
Kan Zaman Cave
A calm and focused lower-level space, suitable for in-depth discussions, specialized sessions, cultural seminars, small trainings, and artistic or musical evenings.
Best for: Focused dialogues, cultural sessions, small group discussions, seminars.
Kan Zaman Café
Kan Zaman Café is a welcoming social space that supports the center’s experience, offering an informal environment for breaks, hospitality, networking, and exchange before and after activities.
Note: Kan Zaman Café is not currently available as an independent bookable space.
Booking Types
Talaqi Center uses an organized hosting model that balances open civic access with operational sustainability. All booking requests are reviewed by the center’s management before confirmation.
Talaqi Liwan and Kan Zaman Cave are available for booking during two main periods:
Morning Period: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Evening Period: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Free Civic Hosting
For youth groups, volunteer initiatives, non-funded civic groups, and community actors with limited resources.
This pathway provides access to the space without a financial contribution, while the organizing entity remains responsible for its own logistical needs.
Request a BookingSustainability Contribution Hosting
For funded organizations, projects, trainings, and activities that are able to contribute to the operational sustainability of the center.
These contributions help cover operating costs and allow the center to continue offering free access to non-funded civic initiatives.
Request a BookingPartnership Hosting
For activities implemented in cooperation with Advancing Civil Society – GLOCA and local or international partners.
This pathway is based on prior agreement regarding roles, responsibilities, visibility, documentation, and any financial or in-kind contributions.
Request a Booking