Dr. Charles Benjamin announced that, after twelve years in his position, he will step down as President and CEO of the Near East Foundation (NEF), an international development organization operating in the Middle East, Africa, and the Caucasus. To support a smooth transition, Charlie will remain as CEO through June 30, 2022 before shifting to …
The IKEA Foundation, Novo Nordisk Foundation, Norad, the U.S. Development Finance Corporation (DFC), Ferd, and KOIS today announced the first tranche of a new Development Impact Bond (DIB) for refugees in Jordan and Lebanon. This will fund a micro-enterprise creation programme, delivered by the Near East Foundation UK (NEF), to help refugees and vulnerable host …
Press Release: $14M Development Impact Bond for Refugees Launches in Middle East Read More »
Approximately 75,000 people were forced to flee from the territory of Artsakh when violent conflict erupted between Armenian and Azerbaijani armed forces on September 27, 2020. Communities in the border regions of the Syunik province of Armenia were highly impacted. They absorbed large numbers of displaced people—many of whom are women and children— and were …
The Power of Bread: Recovering from Crisis in Armenia Read More »
“A person should not mentally limit themselves because of a physical disability.” Manaf opened a vegetable stand with support from Near East Foundation. He had ambitions to own his own business but didn’t know how. The Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) and NEF have partnered with Iraqi Al Amal to support over 1,000 …
With support from the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM), NEF has partnered with Iraqi Al Amal to support over 1,000 participants in developing sustainable livelihoods. This video follows Ali Ahmed as he works in his beekeeping business with support from the Near East Foundation. The Building Resilient Livelihoods project assists three pathways— micro …
Ali Ahmed – “A Successful Person Must Love His Work” Read More »
With support from the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM), NEF has partnered with Iraqi Al Amal to support over 1,000 participants in developing sustainable livelihoods. This video follows Intisar Rasheed as she reflects on and works in her beauty salon with support from the Near East Foundation. The Building Resilient Livelihoods project assists …
Intisar Rasheed – “Any Barriers Can be Overcome” Read More »
With support from the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM), NEF has partnered with Iraqi Al Amal to support over 1,000 participants in developing sustainable livelihoods. This video follows Sundus Rumaidh as she works on her farm with support from the Near East Foundation. The Building Resilient Livelihoods project assists three pathways— micro and …
Sundus Rumaidh – “You’re Able to Start Over Again” Read More »
Wa’el Al-Laham was a shoemaker in Damascus before the violence and turmoil of the Syrian civil war forced him to flee to Lebanon with his family. The war in Syria took a heavy toll on Wa’el, economically, socially, and psychologically. He lost his business and his home to the conflict. The challenges continued for Wa’el …
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