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Samir Kassir Foundation
National Network
Lebanon
Address
Aref Saghieh Bldg., Ground Floor, 63 Zahrani street, Sioufi, Achrafieh Beirut 1100 LebanonCountry
LebanonCity
BeirutStreet address 2
Aref Saghieh Bldg., Ground Floor, 63 Zahrani street, Sioufi, AchrafiehMobile Phone
+961-3-372717Telephone
+961-1-397331Website
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2005Contact Person1
Mrs. Maya AzarOrganisation Type
Non-Governmental OrganizationFields of Activity
Democracy and community developmentGeneral Information
The Samir Kassir Foundation is a non-profit civic organization, working within the civil society and cultural circles to spread the democratic culture in Lebanon and the Arab world, encourage the new talents of free press, and build the movement for a cultural, democratic, and secular renewal.Mission and Objectives
The Samir Kassir Foundation’s mission is built around three pillars: - The first pillar: preserving, translating, and spreading Samir Kassir’s literary, academic, and journalistic heritage. - The second pillar: promoting cultural freedom and free thought, through conferences, specialized seminars, and an annual art festival providing all social categories with access to international cultural expression. - The third pillar: defending press freedom, through monitoring and documenting violations perpetrated against journalists and media professionals, and awarding prizes to young journalists.Main Projects / Activities
The Foundation’s actions are not limited to the three aforementioned pillars. The Foundation is involved in all what honors Samir Kassir’s memory, and contributes to the fulfillment of his thrive for freedom and renaissance. These were the two aspirations to which Samir Kassir dedicated his life.