Anna Lindh Foundation

Safadi Foundation

National Network

Lebanon

Address

Ramzi El Safadi street, Maarad 847, Safadi Cultural Center

Country

City

Lebanon

Street address 2

Ramzi El Safadi street, Maarad 847, Safadi Cultural Center

Telephone

+961-6-410014

E-Mail

admn@safadi-foundation.org

E-Mail (2)

vanessa.yakan@safadi-foundation.org

E-Mail (3)

admn@safadi-foundation.org

Year of Establishment

2001

Contact Person1

Ms. Vanessa Campos-Yakan

Job Title 1

Senior Project Development Officer

Organisation Type

Public/Private Non-Profit Foundation

Fields of Activity

Youth and education

General Information

Safadi Foundation is headed by the president, HEM Mohammed Safadi and is directly operated by a General Manager. The management team consists of 10 specialized staff and the field teams constitute over 120 members through 13 branches across the country. The yearly budget is approximately $2.1 million from private donations and international funding agencies. Safadi Foundation has four sectors of intervention through which it implements projects funded by donors and grass roots activities funded by the foundation, that respond to the region’s needs, these sectors are: Rural Development and sustainable Agriculture Sector, Social Development Sector, Education Sector and Culture Sector. Safadi Foundation works mainly with the municipalities, community-based organization, Embassies and Universities.

Mission and Objectives

Vision A cohesive society enriched with opportunities Mission Support sustainable development in Lebanon through: building individual and collective capacities, and disseminating innovative techniques for the efficient use of resources. Values We believe in freedom of expression and choice We aspire to achieve social justice for all We base our credibility on transparency and quality performance Objectives To lead impactful initiatives that improve the quality of life of all individuals To strengthen the role of various groups and ensuring their participation in consolidating  development To tackle public issues that directly affect the well-being of society and to mobilize the necessary  resources to confront them

Main Projects / Activities

Social Development Sector: Focus on local socio-economic development, citizenship engagement and peace-building interventions. Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development: Focus on enhancing the capacities of farmers to promote socio-economic development and maintain healthy environments in rural regions.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

As part of this network, Safadi Foundation can offer its experience, facilities and we also provide key outreach to North Lebanon.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

We would like to join the ALF network, since we were already members of the network. Furthermore, among our main objectives is cultural dialogue and we believe that ALF will allow access to international organizations that we can work with.