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The Al-Kafaàt Foundation is a development and nonprofit organization that delivers rehabilitation and education to the Lebanese people. It was founded in 1957 by Nadeem and Lily Shwayri. Mission Every man, irrespective of the degree and severity of his handicaps, remains a reservoir of potentials, a source of life, of hope and of joyfulness. The human being transcends every limiting definition that confines him to any aspect or status. The human potential is an invitation to action and creation, the “handicap” acting as a propulsive force. Al-Kafaàt is literally “Abilities” in the Arabic language. Activities Rehabilitation Al-Kafaàt’s Specialized Centers deliver free special education, tailor-made rehabilitation and lodging services to children and adults afflicted with intellectual disability (Down syndrome, Fragile X …
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAl-Kafaàt Foundation is a registered education nonprofit based in Fanar, Lebanon. It is registered with the official charity registry of Lebanon. It was founded in 1957 and has been operating for 69 years. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.
Al-Kafaàt Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 37 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in Lebanon is 37/100.
Al-Kafaàt Foundation is located in Fanar, Lebanon. The organization was established in 1957 and has been active for 69 years. Its registered address is The Al-Kafaàt Campus, Lebanon.
Al-Kafaàt Foundation is classified as a Education organization, registered in Lebanon. It operates as a Non-Governmental.
Al-Kafaàt Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. Visit the Al-Kafaàt Foundation profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
The Al-Kafaàt Foundation is a development and nonprofit organization that delivers rehabilitation and education to the Lebanese people. It was founded in 1957 by Nadeem and Lily Shwayri. Mission Every man, irrespective of the degree and severity of his handicaps, remains a reservoir of potentials, a source of life, of hope and of joyfulness. The human being transcends every limiting definition that confines him to any aspect or status. The human potential is an invitation to action and creation, the “handicap” acting as a propulsive force. Al-Kafaàt is literally “Abilities” in the Arabic language. Activities Rehabilitation Al-Kafaàt’s Specialized Centers deliver free special education, tailor-made rehabilitation and lodging services to children... Al-Kafaàt Foundation is classified as a education organization registered in Lebanon. The organization was founded in 1957.
Among education charities registered in Lebanon: Al-Kafaàt Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100 is in line with the peer average of 37/100.
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Al-Kafaàt Foundation is registered in Lebanon. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Quick facts about Al-Kafaàt Foundation
- What is Al-Kafaàt Foundation?
- Al-Kafaàt Foundation is a education non-governmental based in Fanar, Lebanon. The Al-Kafaàt Foundation is a development and nonprofit organization that delivers rehabilitation and education to the Lebanese people. It was founded in 1957 by Nadeem and Lily Shwayri. Mission Every man, irrespective of the degree and severity of his handicaps, remains a reservoir of potentials, a source of life, of hope and of joyfulness. The human being transcends every limiting definition that confines him to any aspect or status. The human potential is an invitation to action and creation, the “handicap” acting as a propulsive force. Al-Kafaàt is literally “Abilities” in the Arabic language. Activities Rehabilitation Al-Kafaàt’s Specialized Centers deliver free special education, tailor-made rehabilitation and lodging services to children and adults afflicted with intellectual disability (Down syndrome, Fragile X syndrome, Prader-Willi syndrome and developmental challenges…), physical disability (MS, cerebral pasly, spina bifida, brain or spinal cord injury, epilepsy, muscular dystrophy…), and sensory disability (autism and hearing loss). Education Al-Kafaàt delivers primary and secondary education at Notre Dame de Kafaàt (NDK). The school is also known for its special classes that deliver special education to children with special needs. Awards Member of the World Commission on Vocational rehabilitation (1963) Member of the International Cerebral Palsy Society (1979) Recipient of the Rehabilitation International Presidential Award (1984) Recipient of the National Order of the Cedars (Knight 1972, Officer 1997, Commander 2007) Recipient of the Antiochian Orthodox Archdiocese of North-America Antionian Gold Medal (2010) | Arabic: مؤسسة الكفاءات | Acronym: AK | Other name: Fondation Al Kafaàt
- When was Al-Kafaàt Foundation founded?
- Al-Kafaàt Foundation was founded in 1957.
- Where is Al-Kafaàt Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Fanar, Lebanon.
- Is Al-Kafaàt Foundation trustworthy?
- Al-Kafaàt Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Al-Kafaàt Foundation's website?
- http://www.al-kafaat.org
- Are donations to Al-Kafaàt Foundation tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Lebanon under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.