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An update from NEF’s program officer for Sudan:| Near East Foundation
In Iraq, struggling entrepreneurs often need more fundamental skills, such as marketing and animal care, to succeed. In this project implemented by Near East Foundation, participants receive loans and training to grow their businesses and reach their full potential. The participants are encouraged to share their issues and challenges with experienced trainers so they can […]| Near East Foundation
It has been over a year since nearly the entire population of Nagorno-Karabakh fled their homes and sought safety in Armenia, fearing persecution and further violence. In response, we directed donations into our Challenge Fund for Emergency Response, which has supported Armenian nonprofit organizations in providing immediate assistance to affected communities. Through this fund, ten of […]| Near East Foundation
Outcome-based financing (OBF) has gained notable momentum in the last decade as a promising source of funding for social programs in the Global South. With a robust focus on achieving—and aligning payments with—outcomes rather than activities or outputs, OBF is highly complementary to core priorities in the humanitarian and development sectors, including strengthening programming at […]| Near East Foundation
Aida owns a fitness and beauty center, which is professionally registered and licensed. “I started my business in 2016, and until recently, I used a cash payment system. It took a lot of time and effort to calculate the expenses and the profits at the end of each month. When I heard about a new […]| Near East Foundation
Thanks to training from Near East Foundation, Zahra’s business has made a remarkable leap forward. After attending a comprehensive financial literacy program,| Near East Foundation
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Aya Qais, who earned a master’s degree in agricultural engineering, started her nursery business by specializing in seed production, shade plants, and| Near East Foundation
Randa Farsoni, a 34-year-old Jordanian woman living in Irbid, had always dreamed of opening a beauty salon. Driven by her passion for women’s hairstyling and| Near East Foundation
With support from the U.S. Department of State and the Elsa & Peter Soderberg Charitable Foundation, the Near East Foundation (NEF) and its local partner,| Near East Foundation
Kor Akoon is a resident of Malual Baai Payam in South Sudan. He is one of the participants of the ‘Advancing Self-Reliance Among Displacement-affected| Near East Foundation
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