Kayany Foundation is a Lebanese non-governmental organization founded in 2013 in response to the Syrian crisis. Kayany operates educational programs for Syrian refugee children and youth residing in the informal tented settlements (ITSs). In partnership with the Center for Civic Engagement and hydraclubbioknikokex7njhwuahc2l67lfiz7z36md2jvopda7nchid.onion Community Service at AUB, the foundation established GHATA portable schools in the Beqaa valley. With this effective and sustainable school design, Kayany took a leading role in bringing quality education to “OUT OF SCHOOL” refugees. Its projects and programs have been expanding ever since.
Our mission is to provide free secular quality education to the most vulnerable Syrian refugee children and youth in Lebanon. Our vision is to save a generation through education.
Lennon Ono Grant for PeaceKayany Foundation received the 2016 Lennon Ono Grant For Peace, announced by Yoko Ono on John Lennon’s birthday October 9th. This international peace prize was established by Yoko Ono in the memory of her late husband. The grant was referred to Kayany foundation by iconic international artist Ai Wei Wei, emphasizing the importance of providing educational systems to Syrian refugee youth in spite of the crises created by the Syrian civil war. Ai Wei Wei visited 6 Kayany schools in central Bekaa Lebanon while filming a documentary about refugees in the summer of 2016. The foundation is honored to have been chosen for such a distinguishable award; this achievement reflects Kayany Foundation’s dedication and efforts in combating illiteracy and providing education to a disenfranchised generation of Syrian refugees.
CMA-CGM Corporate Foundation AwardThe CMA CGM Corporate Foundation presented its 2016 Award on the 22nd of December to Kayany Foundation in appreciation of its humanitarian efforts and educational support for the Syrian refugee children in presence of the Lebanese Minister of Education and Higher Education, Mr. Marwan Hamadé, and the president of the foundation, Mrs. Naila Saade.
Recognition & Praise from Princeton UniversityPrinceton University’s Freshmen seminar FRS1S1 was very impressed with Kayany Foundation’s efforts in Bekaa, Lebanon. During a 12 week analysis, FRS1S1 developed criteria for choosing NGO’s to donate to, including factors such as the urgency, sustainability, effectiveness and impact of donations among others. FRS1S1 determined that Kayany matches their criteria and aligns with their mission of improving quality-of-life and providing opportunities for marginalized youth and women. As such $5,000, was pledged (provided by the Palette Fund on behalf of Terrance Meck) to our psychological support programs. FRS1S1 commended our foundation for “incredible work in providing education and psychotherapy support” to children in the area, and the funds were allocated in January 2016. Kayany Foundation is most grateful for the acknowledgement of its educational and psychosocial efforts. Our thanks to Mr. Terrance Meck, Dr. Stanley Katz, Evan Lee, Andie Ayala and FRS1S1.
MacJannet Prize for Global CitizenshipOur partners at the American University of Beirut, CCECS, won first place in the 2016 MacJannet Prize for Global Citizenship in recognition of championed interventions engaging refugees and their Lebanese host communities, which primarily includes the Ghata project that is being implemented by Kayany Foundation.
American Institute of Architects 2020 Collaborative Achievement AwardThe American Institute of Architects announced the winner of its 2020 Collaborative Achievement Award, recognizing the Boston – based Global Design Initiative for Refugee Children (GDI) that established a playground in our primary school in Majdal Anjar, creating a communal area from modular, easily manipulated wood frames. The Collaborative Achievement Award recognizes and encourages distinguished achievements of design professionals, clients, organizations, architect teams, knowledge communities and others who have had a beneficial influence on or advanced the architectural profession.
Guide Star Gold Seal of Transparency 2020Friends of Kayany earned the Gold Seal of Transparency from GuideStar, the world's largest database of nonprofit organizations. Less than five percent of non-profits registered with GuideStar are recognized with a Gold Seal. A Gold Seal status is the leading symbol of non-profit transparency and accountability. Get to know more about Friends of Kayany by visiting: https://www.guidestar.org/profile/47-4012064
CAF International CertificateOrganizations that have been validated by CAF International have completed an extensive application and due diligence process with one of CAF International’s Global Offices. The CAF International Validated Organization Badge is awarded to organizations that are structured and operated as nonprofit entities. This is confirmed by a validation process that goes far beyond a simple reliance on a foreign government database. The CAF International validation process includes a review of an organization’s key operational elements such as their governance structure, registration status, annual financial statements, online and media presence, and their board members and senior staff. This validation process ensures that all funds sent to the organization will be used charitably, and it allows CAF International and their donors to mitigate the risk of fraud, money laundering, and other criminal activities.