Safadi Foundation


Mission and objectives

1. Empowering vulnerable communities in Lebanon, with a focus on women and youth, to enable them to play a participatory role in the country’s national development process.
2. Reducing socio-economic regional disparities and narrowing the gender gap within communities.
3. Bridging the gap between citizens and governing institutions to foster greater civic engagement.
4. Developing innovative strategies to reduce poverty and increase access to labour markets.
5. Educating and raising awareness within local communities to enhance their role in civic participation.
6. Collaborating with local and international organisations to promote sustainable development initiatives.

Main activities with youth

• Building employability and knowledge through several projects including vocational training, entrepreneurship training, basic numeracy and literacy, and digital literacy especially targeting youth that left formal education.
• Awareness and campaigning against drug and substance abuse.
• Accessing economic opportunities for women, including employability and personal development training, GBV awareness and self-defence training, placement and job opportunities creation. 

Their story

Since its establishment as an official nonprofit, the Safadi Foundation has focused on fostering values such as freedom of thought, good governance, social justice, and education. In recent years, the organisation has adopted new strategies to improve governance, strengthen local communities, and enhance the impact of donor assistance. These efforts aim to reduce corruption, improve livelihoods, and promote inclusive growth, addressing systemic challenges hindering progress.

Constituency

Lebanese and Syrian youth 15-24 years old participate as volunteers and participants.

They meet young people at their own centre or in a public outdoor location (e.g., a street or park).

Use of digital tools

Active on social media and their website, where they also share some educational content.