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Near East Foundation (NEF) works with local partners to enable innovative, sustainable, and community-led economic and social development across the Middle East, Africa and the Caucasus to realize more prosperous, inclusive and resilient communities. We support marginalized people and communities in cultivating new skills and accessing resources, networks, and opportunities to shape a future where they can overcome vulnerability to poverty, economic and social inequity, conflict, climate change, and environmental degradation.
Each year, NEF supports thousands of marginalized individuals as they improve their capacities, increase their participation in governance and public decision-making, and reclaim their livelihoods. Here is some of the impact we made in 2023:
The total number of people Near East Foundation supported
The number of loans and grants disbursed for income-generating activities
The number of people with improved resilience to the impacts of climate change
The percentage of participants who reported a higher household income
Our work is inspired and driven by the people and communities we serve. The people we meet are strong and resourceful yet challenged by various complexities and barriers. Their stories of resilience and determination prove that partnering and investing at the community level is the most effective way to create meaningful and lasting change.
As the United States’ oldest nonsectarian international non-governmental organization (INGO), Near East Foundation has played a crucial role in establishing the American philanthropic tradition and has pioneered many of the strategies employed by the world’s leading development organizations today.
Founded in 1915 in response to the Armenian Genocide, Near East Relief (NER) rescued more than one million people. In 1930, Near East Relief became Near East Foundation. For over a century, we have built on our experience and commitment to the communities where we work to deliver programs with a lasting impact.
We are an accredited member of the Better Business Bureau, meeting the highest standards for ethics and accountability.
We hold the top 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator.
