Safadi Foundation

National Network
Lebanon
Address

Ramzi El Safadi street, Maarad 847, Safadi Cultural Center
Tripoli 1300
Lebanon

Telephone
+961-6-410014
Telephone (other)
1290
Fax
+961-6-411119
E-Mail
admn@safadi-foundation.org
E-Mail (2)
vanessa.yakan@safadi-foundation.org
Website
http://www.safadiculturalcenter.org
Organisation Type
Public/Private Non-Profit Foundation
Year of Establishment
2001
Fields of Activity
  1. Environment/Sustainable development
  2. Human rights
  3. 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.

Contact (1) Full Name
Ms. Vanessa Campos-Yakan
Job Title
Senior Project Development Officer
Head of the organisation
Mr. Mohammad Safadi