Alfanar
Alfanar (meaning “beacon” in Arabic) is the first venture philanthropy organisation in the Arab world that provides early and growth stage social enterprises with funding, management support, training, mentorship and access to markets. During the past 17 years, the social enterprises we support have impacted over 105,000 families mainly via access to quality education, vocational training, employment opportunities for youth, women’s economic empowerment and access to affordable goods.
Headquarter Country
Lebanon
Geographies served
Lebanon
Issue areas addressed
Livelihoods
SDGs focus
SDG 1 - No Poverty SDG 10 - Reduced Inequality SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production SDG 13 - Climate Action SDG 14 - Life Below Water SDG 15 - Life on Land SDG 16 - Peace and Justice Strong Institutions SDG 17 - Partnerships to achieve the Goal SDG 2 - Zero Hunger SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being SDG 4 - Quality Education SDG 5 - Gender Equality SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth SDG 9 - Industry Innovation and Infrastructure
Collaborators
Kim Issa
Alfanar
Michelle Mouracade
Alfanar
Beirut
Suha Abdul Rahim
Alfanar