About us
Who we are: vision, mission, values, leadership and founders.
A national coordinating framework
The “Hisn Al-Mateen Institution Bloc” is a national, non-governmental social institution of a private nature, governed by Organic Law 12-06 on associations. It has legal personality and independent finances, and has no organisational or structural link with any political party under any circumstances.
The Bloc is a coordinating framework that citizens, associations, organisations and private institutions join voluntarily. It aims to drive local development and give associations a space to interact and show solidarity on social and economic issues, answering the call of conscience and national duty under the motto “One Homeland, One Nation, One History, One Destiny”.
It works to strengthen national cohesion between the State’s objectives and civil society’s interests, to consolidate unity through cooperation among citizens, and to spread legal culture and good morals in public life.
The New Algeria relies on the will of its young people: the beacon of the future, the pillar of the State and the homeland, the driving force of progress.— From Article 3 of the statutes
Vision
An organised, active civil society that is a pillar of the State, contributing to national decision-making and protecting the home front.
Mission
Coordinate citizens, associations and organisations within a national Bloc that proposes, trains and advocates, and supports institutions in stability and development.
Values
Loyalty to the homeland · Independence · Democracy · Transparency · Team spirit · Rejection of violence and intolerance
A clear legal identity
The institution is complemented by the “National Organisation of the Hisn Al-Mateen Bloc”, whose founding assembly met in Chlef on 6 January 2024 under the Wali’s authorisation (no. 2023/03 of 4 January 2024) with 42 participants, adopting its statutes and electing Mr Djelloul Chetouane as President.
| Official name | HISN AL-MATEEN INSTITUTION BLOC |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | IBHM |
| Legal form | Foundation of an associative nature (Art. 49 et seq., Law 12-06 of 12 January 2012) |
| Founding deed | No. 776/2023 of 27 December 2023 — notary office, Frenda (Tiaret) |
| Registration | Tiaret registration and stamp office — 4 January 2024 |
| Head office | Algiers |
| Scope | The entire national territory (art. 8) |
| Duration | Unlimited (art. 7) |
| Official motto | One Homeland, One Nation, One History, One Destiny |
The Bloc’s leadership
- President and Director GeneralDjelloul Chetouane
- Official spokespersonDr Abdelkader Guettacha
- Secretary-GeneralMohamed Lotfi Bellil
- Vice-PresidentSalah Tiza
Seven founders
Seven members founded the institution by the deed of 27 December 2023 and unanimously appointed Mr Djelloul Chetouane Director General for a renewable five-year term.
- Djelloul Chetouane
- Mama Reguig
- Mohamed Lotfi Bellil
- Othmane Talbi
- Hocine Baba
- Mohamed Amine Fellag
- Sidi Mohamed Dahmani
Principles we hold to
Freedom of opinion
Free expression is guaranteed in every deliberative session.
Democracy
Democracy governs every decision, as the statutes provide.
Independence and neutrality
No political, religious, trade-union or ethnic affiliation; an inclusive organisation open to all.
National constants
Commitment to the republican order, the 1 November 1954 Proclamation, national unity and the components of identity: Islam, Arabity and Amazighity.
Rule of law
Promote recourse to the law and support State institutions in stability, development and a strong home front.
Memory and participation
Pass on historical memory and encourage young people and elites to take part in elections.