Alfanar

Alfanar made its first investments in Egypt in 2005, partnering with an environmental science centre for children, a recycled paper production unit and an association protecting child quarry workers. Five years on, Alfanar had invested in eight grassroots organisations in Egypt, positively impacting the lives of more than 4,000 Egyptians. Sadly, it... was also just as Alfanar was flourishing, that Tarek died of a brain tumour on 11 December 2009. Determined that his vision would continue on, Alfanar's board members and staff have worked over the past four years to advance the organisation's efforts and fulfil Tarek's vision. In 2013, Alfanar expanded to Libya and Lebanon and the organisation made a strategic decision to invest in organisations that economically empower women and improve children's education. Through the company's investments to date, the lives of nearly 10,000 women and 4,000 children in the Arab world have been improved and 18 social purpose organisations strengthened.Read More