About the Journal

El-Khidmah: Journal of Community Engagement : is a peer-reviewed, biannual academic journal that focuses on the publication of research-based community engagement and service activities. The journal serves as a scholarly platform for disseminating studies that integrate theoretical perspectives and empirical evidence to contribute meaningfully to community development and social transformation.

The journal emphasizes participatory, collaborative, and community-driven approaches that foster synergy between academics, practitioners, and community members. It aims to stimulate the emergence of innovative ideas, research initiatives, and collective actions in addressing social, educational, economic, cultural, and environmental challenges through sustainable community engagement.

El-Khidmah provides a space for critical reflection and academic discourse on the implementation, evaluation, and development of community engagement practices. The journal particularly welcomes manuscripts employing, but not limited to, the following methodologies:

* Participatory Action Research (PAR)
* Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD)
* Community-Based Research (CBR)
* Service Learning (SL)
* Other relevant participatory and empowerment-oriented approaches

The scope of the journal includes community empowerment, education and literacy development, religious and cultural engagement, public health, environmental sustainability, socio-economic development, governance, and policy-related community interventions.

El-Khidmah is intended for a broad readership, including academics, lecturers, teachers, community practitioners, religious and community leaders, policymakers, private and public sector stakeholders, students, and others with a strong interest in community engagement and societal development.