Arab Resource and Organizing Center

The Arab Resource and Organizing Center (AROC) is a grassroots human rights organization dedicated to empowering the Arab community in San Francisco, CA through strategic organizing and political engagement. AROC provides comprehensive services designed to build community power and advance justice for all, with a particular focus on supporting the most marginalized members of the Arab community. The organization offers leadership development programs that equip community members with organizing skills and political education to participate in meaningful campaigns for social change. AROC functions as a centralized hub for strategic analysis, community mobilization, and the development of concrete campaigns that address the pressing issues facing Arab communities. By recognizing the diversity of experiences and interests within the Arab population, AROC implements a multi-pronged approach that meets varied community needs while maintaining a commitment to centering the voices and experiences of those most affected by systemic inequities. The organization's work extends beyond San Francisco to support Arab liberation movements and solidarity with all oppressed peoples. AROC members actively participate in political education initiatives that foster critical consciousness and community organizing capacity. Through its integrated approach combining grassroots organizing, leadership development, and strategic campaigning, AROC works to create powerful, liberated Arab communities where all members can live with dignity and self-determination.