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- NEF's Response to the Earthquake in Northwest Syria
- The Near East Foundation and International Stakeholders Celebrate $14M Development Impact Bond for Refugees in the Middle East
- The First Refugee Impact Bond: building economic resilience for refugees and host communities
- NEF launches new EU-funded project to strengthen civil society organizations across Armenia
- Near East Foundation Board Names John Ashby and Simona Ceci as Co-Presidents as Charles Benjamin Steps Down as President and CEO
- Press Release: $14M Development Impact Bond for Refugees Launches in Middle East
- The Power of Bread: Recovering from Crisis in Armenia
- Wa'el: Business Success Brings Positive Change
- Participant Profiles: Attending Trainings to Develop New Skills
- Tamam: From Cooking for Friends and Neighbors to Launching a Home Business
- Suhair Thani Almaaz: Adapting Business to Meet Customer Demand
- Thamer Saleh Abu Tayeh: Overcoming Pandemic Challenges
- A Message from Our CFO: New 2020 Tax Benefits for Charitable Giving
- NEF to Launch Revolving Credit Fund in Syria
- First round of grants helping entrepreneurs rebuild in Beirut
- Responding to the crisis in Armenia
- Ready or not: COVID-19 is digitizing a program near you
- NEF UK Awarded UK Aid Direct Grant
- Women entrepreneurs build businesses and improve food security in Syria
- Video: Hayat and Hanan, Lebanese Entrepreneurs
- NEF Responds to COVID-19: Adaptation and Recovery Program
- Beirut Explosion Livelihoods Recovery Fund
- 2019 Impact Report
- Helping Women in Armenia Weather the COVID Crisis
- Standing in Solidarity
- Webinar: Global Health, Human Rights and Development in the Era of COVID-19
- NEF Responds to COVID-19: How You Can Help
- NEF Establishes Office In Iraq
- Greenhouse Expands Opportunities for Syrian Farmer
- A Year-End Message from Charles Benjamin, NEF President
- Cooking with gas in Kordofan
- 2018 Impact Report
- Dr. Linda Layne Joins NEF UK Board
- November 2018 Board of Directors Trip to Lebanon
- A Message from NEF President, Charles Benjamin
- NEF's Work in Lebanon: Beneficiary Profiles
- Vocational Training Provides Pathways for Adolescents
- Meet Our Partners in Lebanon
- Meet Our Partners in Armenia: Spitak Helsinki Group
- Myasar, Finding Success In A Class of Her Own
- Sanata Magnanta, A Natural Leader
- Sulaiman: Partnering to Pursue a Dream
- Rebuilding A Lost Business: Fatima
- NEF Hero Spotlight: Hanan
- 26.2 miles for the Near East Foundation
- Introducing EU4Women: Empowering Women and Strengthening Civil Society Organizations
- Exceeding Expectations in Sudan: What We've Learned
- From Factory Worker to Business Owner: Rashedeh's Story
- 2018 -2019 Internship Applications With NEF Are Now Open!
- Advanced Irrigation Systems For West Bank Farmers
- Recovery + Resilience Fund
- 2017 Impact Report
- NEF Remembers Chuck Robarts
- Newhouse Professor Visits NEF Lebanon to Conduct Workshop
- A Family Unites During Hard Times: Asma's Story
- Why we need to focus on long-term solutions to the refugee crisis
- Lead OOWB Farmer in Jordan Shares Lessons Learned
- Starting over: Iman's Story
- Preserving Resources and Peace
- Call for 2018 summer interns!
- Empowering Communities by Empowering Women in Sudan
- Restoring Livelihoods and Lifting Spirits
- Supporting Women's Economic Empowerment in Armenia
- Establishing WASH Training Committees Sudan
- Addressing the long-term impact of the refugee crisis
- 2017 -2018 Internship Applications With NEF Are Now Open!
- Street Salesman to Business Owner and Activist: Jalal
- Young Entrepreneurs Compete for DreamUp Grants in Morocco
- They Shall Not Perish Premieres to Sold Out Audience
- New Documentary Chronicles Heroic American Response to Refugee Crisis During the Armenian Genocide
- Empowering Women for Over a Century - International Women's Day 2017
- Join Us for the Film Premiere of They Shall Not Perish: The Story of Near East Relief
- Key stakeholders meet to discuss GBV issues in Armenia
- Marine's story: How I made a profession out of my passion.
- Anna: From Baker to Bistro Owner
- Survivors of Gender-Based Violence Overcome the Odds
- Improving Access to clean water in Sudan
- Communties in the Sahel adapt to climate change
- Young Moroccans Launch New Businesses
- NEF Launches Olive Oil Without Borders III
- Israelis and Palestinians Launch Cross-border Businesses
- Women Empowering Women
- NEF expands work to improve livelihoods of refugees in Jordan and Lebanon
- Upcoming Event: NEF and Princeton University Present...
- Aurora Humanitarian Initiative and NEF Gratitude Scholarship Program: What is the UWC Experience?
- Moroccan Youth Successfully Launch Businesses
- International Refugee Day
- A Women's Story of Determination and Success in Armenia
- Netherlands Ambassador Visits NEF's Youth Forums Project to Promote Gender Equality
- NEF works to “Raise the Voices of Women” in Jordan’s Tafilah Governorate
- Surviving the Lean Season in the Unpredictable Sahel
- Improving Access to Education in Rural Morocco
- Palestinian Women Share Their Stories of Success
- Finding Peaceful Solutions for Nomadic Pastoralists and Farmers in Sudan
- The Aurora Humanitarian Initiative and Near East Foundation Gratitude Scholarship Program
- Board News
- Urban Agriculture Thrives in Lebanon’s Concrete Jungle
- Wastewater Reuse: an innovative solution for Palestinian farmers
- Life of an Israeli farmer: Simha Halperin
- Myasar Yseen: A mother, wife, olive farmer, soap-maker, and community leader
- Olive farmer and serial entrepreneur, Nilham Azem, cares for his trees no matter the cost
- Finding Common Ground: Peace-building through Economic Cooperation
- Maysaa's Medicinal Soap Business Takes Off
- NEF UK Launches Women's Economic Development Programs in Armenia
- NEF Celebrates Women’s Achievements at Grant Presentation Ceremony
- NEF Celebrates 100 Years at its Centennial Gala!
- Community Veterinarians are Key in Central Darfur’s Economic Recovery
- Making Connections: Advancing Women’s Business in the Palestinian Territories
- The Syrian Refugee Crisis: What NEF is doing to help
- The Near East Foundation Gears Up for its Centennial Gala Celebration
- A mother, a wife, an olive farmer
- Palestinian Youth Travel to Tel Aviv for International Agricultural Technology Exhibition
- Youth Turn to Creative Solutions to Inspire Business Development
- BRACED: Decentralizing Climate Funds (DCF) in Mali and Senegal
- NEF Helps Advance Gender Equality in Armenia
- Palestinian Women Share Experience for Better Business
- Near East Relief Historical Society Launches Archival Museum
- NEF Strengthens Resilience to Climate Change in Mali & Senegal
- Hawa, An Inspired Entrepreneur
- Musa Mohamed's Business Starts Cooking
- Palestinian Women Display Skills and Vision to Expand Their Businesses
- President of Armenia Recognizes NEF for Assistance to Refugees and Orphans during Genocide
- NEF Commits to Support Syrian Refugees and their Host Communities
- World Refugee Day, June 20, 2015
- NEF Launches Traveling Exhibition
- Ina from Korombana, Mopti
- NEF Launches Morocco Youth Empowerment Project
- Expanding Horizons for Women in the West Bank
- Zeinab of Zarqa
- Cultivating Olives, Relationships, and Sustainability
- An Intrepid Leader
- NEF Expands Support for Displaced Syrians and their Host Communities in Jordan and Lebanon
- Food Vouchers Allow Return to Northern Mali
- Microfranchise Jobs Offer Opportunities to Marginalized Women in the West Bank
- Food Vouchers Help Small Entrepreneurs Recover in Crisis-stricken Northern Mali
- Catching Up With Rania
- NEF's Legacy in Egypt
- NEF's Legacy in Morocco
- NEF's Legacy in Sudan
- NEF's Legacy In Armenia
- A Public Health Pioneer
- The Dream of Having One’s own Business Comes True
- A Renewed Spirit
- A Role Model for a Business Success
- A Profitable Opportunity
- Answering the Call
- Bright Future
- Preserving Tradition, Creating Community
- Water Resource in Northern Mali
- New Mother Achieves Economic Independence
- Taking Flight
- A Legacy of Service
- An Entrepreneurial Role Model
- Women Introduce Their New Businesses at Zarqa Bazaar
- Networking Event Inspires Women in Armenia
- Feed Supplements Preserve Pastoralists’ Investments
- Project Restores Hope to Devastated Communities in Northern Mali
- Cash Grants Offer a Second Chance in Northern Mali
- Milking Soybeans for Life, Health, and the Public Good
- Owning Your Own Business: A New Mindset
- Displaced Women in Darfur Become Successful Entrepreneurs
- Rebuilding Livelihoods in Mali: A Better Tomorrow
- Training to Own a Business and Breaking the Cycle of Domestic Violence in Armenia
- Seed Fairs in Darfur Provide the Foundation of Sustainable Communities
- The Day After A Crisis: Food Distribution in Mali
- Rebuilding Livelihoods in Mali: Little by Little
- Rebuilding Livelihoods in Mali: Back to Normal
- Dikore Diallo: A Strong Woman
- NEF in Mali: From Start to Finish
- Land Use Agreements Bring Structure and Stability to Early Recovery in Darfur
- California State Senate Passes Resolution Honoring Near East Relief
- Jordanians Incubate Ideas, Take Action
- NEF Statement on Ongoing Instability in West Bank
- On the Front Line of Climate Change in Mali: How Villagers are Banding Together to Save Their Forest
- Armenian Women Take Steps in Overcoming Domestic Violence
- A Day in the Life of Malian Women: Growing Food & Hope for the Future
- Combining Technology & Experience Yields Results
- NEF’s Women’s Economic Empowerment & Advocacy Initiative Featured in Cosmopolitan Armenia
- NEF Welcomes Ian Bremmer to President’s Council
- Over 30 Tons of Food Produced in Recovering Mali Communities
- Inter-ethnic Cooperation Builds in Darfur as Rival Groups Keep Bees for “Peace and Love”
- Survivor of Domestic Violence in Armenia Launches “A New Chapter in My Life”
- Significant Income Increases Among NEF Partner Farmers in Sudan
- Youth Inspired By NEF Trainings See Real Change in Sudan, Help Stop the Violence
- NEF Welcomes Mona Eraiba to Board of Directors
- In 2013, Women Entrepreneurs Made Great Progress in Palestine
- Farmers in Darfur Have Record Harvests After Receiving Pest Management Training
- First Businesses Launch in Initiative with Armenian Women Survivors of Domestic Violence
- Livelihoods Improving for Gum Arabic Farmers in Sudan
- Newly Trained Paraveterinarians in Darfur Treat Over 3,000 Animals in 2013
- Women in the West Bank Launch 44 New Businesses
- Over 4,000 Farmers in Darfur Receive Seeds to Restart Agricultural Production
- NEF Presents at U.S. State Department Meeting on Humanitarian Aid for Iraqis
- Early Recovery Taking Root in Darfur Through Farm Learning Groups
- Bremmer and Steinberg Headline NEF Forum on Changing Middle East
- On the Road with NEF in Lake Sevan, Armenia
- On the Road with NEF in Vardenik, Armenia
- On the Road with NEF in Bagui, Mali
- On the Road with NEF in Tété, Mali
- Dozens of Palestinian Women Receive Business Training and Support
- Nearly 30 Tons of Food Produced in Mali Partner Communities
- Over 70,000 Egyptian Pounds Loaned to Support Microenterprise Development in Cairo Suburb
- 30 Egyptian Women Launch Small Businesses, Generate New Income
- Ararat-Eskijian Museum to Host Lecture on Near East Relief
- NEF Launches New Initiative to Support Women Victims of Domestic Violence in Armenia
- Over 400 Families Increasing Their Food Security in Mali
- Over 500 Farmers Receving Support to Increase Income in Sudan
- Successfully Adapting to Climate Change in Morocco
- Cross-border Trade Agreement Opens New Markets for Palestinian Olive Farmers
- Hundreds Gather in Moroccan City to Advance Cooperation Between Youth and Elected Officials
- Update on NEF Recovery Efforts in Northern Mali
- Syracuse Professor Leads NEF Conflict Management Training in Darfur
- Incomes Increase in North Kordofan, Sudan Despite Growing Challenges
- Palestinian Women Entrepreneurs Generate $130,000 in Revenue in 2012
- Emergency Farming Initiative Supports 300 Farmers in South Kordofan, Sudan
- NEF Partners with Canadian Government to Improve Food Security in Northern Mali
- NEF Training Helps Darfur Village Turn Conflict Into Goodwill
- Collaboration Produces Solution to Water Challenge in Eastern Morocco
- Partnership with Barclays Creates New Manufacturing Jobs for Women in Egypt
- Women Create and Sustain New Income Sources in Palestine
- Palestinian Women Leaders Visit Fair Trade Center and Olive Fields in Israel
- New Water Resources Help Grow Food Crops in Mali
- Production and Profits Dramatically Increase for West Bank Farmers
- Creating Business and Supporting Women’s Entrepreneurship in Rural Armenia
- U.S. & Palestinian Government Representatives Help Launch West Bank Olive Season
- NEF Welcomes Amr Nosseir to Board of Directors
- Farmers in Northern Mali Have Successful Planting Season with Emergency Aid
- Utilizing Wastewater to Address Water Shortages in the Palestinian Territories
- Farmers in Eastern Morocco Reduce Water Usage by 60%, Save Money and Time
- Industry Leaders, Peer Trainings Expand Cross-Border Olive Oil Project
- Families in Mali Overcome Drought and Famine with New Water Sources
- Communities in Central Sudan Protecting Woodlands with NEF Support
- NEF Participates in USAID-sponsored Darfur Recovery Roundtable
- Sharing Technology Builds Relationships, Economic Cooperation Among Palestinians and Israelis
- Forty Palestinian Women Create New Income Source
- Government of Denmark and NEF Announce Partnership for Mali Relief
- Over 10,000 War-affected Households in South Kordofan to Receive Aid
- NEF Welcomes Four New Directors
- New Marketplace Will Bring Jobs, Services to Cairo Suburb
- NEF Continues Operations and Food Security Initiatives in Northern Mali
- Hundreds of Palestinians and Israelis Help Launch Cross-Border Project
- Significant Income Increases Reported in Rural Sudan
- Diversity is Key in Businesses Launching in Armenia
- In Darfur, NEF Launches Landmark Program to Build Peace through Economic Cooperation
- Microcredit Lending Increases by 25% in Sudan Project
- Farmer Income Increases over 50% in Rural Mali Project
- Palestinian women to achieve financial independence, support families through new initiative
- Young Farmers Profit from Trainings, Lead at Home and in the Community
- New Businesses Bring Jobs, Technology to Rural Armenia
- NEF Empowering Women Entrepreneurs in Palestine
- Fall Newsletter Features Updates on Palestine, Sudan, Morocco & Armenia
- In the West Bank, Innovation Driving Improvements in Olive Oil Industry
- NEF Helping Rebuild the Economy in Rural Armenia
- Intern Brings First-hand Experience in Conflict Resolution
- Youth Helping Shape Solutions Through Morocco Project
- Charity Navigator Awards NEF their Highest Rating
- Training and Microcredit Breaking the Poverty Cycle in Sudan’s “Gum Belt”
- NEF Summer Interns Gain Experience and Make a Difference Abroad
- Barclays and NEF “Doubling the Good” for Impoverished Women and Children in Egypt
- Crisis in Sudan’s South Kordofan State : NEF Mobilizing for Emergency Relief
- Helping farmers recover, mitigate conflict in South Kordofan, Sudan
- NEF Launches Innovative Community-Based Watershed Management and Agriculture Project in Morocco
- NEF Launches New Initiative to Reintegrate Sudanese Ex-combatants
- NEF Board Member discusses Middle East events on Bloomberg News
- NEF Featured in Syracuse News
- NEF Adds Student Interns to Staff
- NEF Launches Gum Arabic Project in Central Sudan
- NEF Hands Over Sudan Clinic to Local NGO
- ARS Bestows its “Ararat” Award on Near East Foundation
- Near East Foundation Makes Historic Move to Syracuse University
- Near East Foundation Moves Headquarters
Media Coverage
Multimedia
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- Empowering Women in Sudan
- Ahmed Turns his Passion into Profit
- A Youth-led Agribusiness in Diyala
- Hayat and Hanan, Lebanese Entrepreneurs
- Sundus Rumaidh – “You’re Able to Start Over Again”
- Intisar Rasheed – “Any Barriers Can be Overcome”
- Ali Ahmed – “A Successful Person Must Love His Work”
- Manaf Faleh – “If a Person is Serious, He Will Succeed”
- SUPPORT A HERO. BE A HERO.
- Honey Production in Sudan
- Inclusive Livelihoods Development: Hanan
- Qaiser, Honey Producer
- Restoring Livelihoods in Times of Crisis: Asma’s Story
- Huwaida – Advancing Palestinian Women Entrepreneurs
- Jameela – Advancing Palestinian Women Entrepreneurs
- Manar – Advancing Palestinian Women Entrepreneurs
- Advancing Palestinian Women Entrepreneurs
- Empowering Youth through Entrepreneurship in Morocco
- Bourgou: Food Security from Floating Grasslands
- ETF Good practice in Entrepreneurial Learning – Armenia
- Empowering Women in Lebanon (Vicky, Rokan, and Huda)
- A Lasting Impact: NEF Celebrates a Century of Service
- Finding Common Ground
- Mali: Restoring Agriculture After Conflict
- Gardening in Tiécouaré: Women Take the Lead
- Jabar, West Bank
- Pélou Dam: A Malian Village Adapts to Climate Change
- Faten, An Iraqi Refugee in Jordan
- Ammar, West Bank
- Mali: Rebuilding Livelihoods After Occupation
- Vahan, Armenia
- Olive Oil Without Borders: Cross Border Partnerships
- Khalil, An Iraqi in Zarqa
- Catching Up With Rania
- Fatoumata, Mali
- Mustafa: Displaced from Iraq Since 2012
- Hanin, Lifelong Refugee
- Dalia: Displaced from Iraq Since 2007
- Adnan: Displaced from Iraq Since 2011
- Olive Oil Without Borders: Moments of Memory
- Rania, Jordan
- Fatima, Jordan
- Zaheyeh, Jordan
- Hana, Jordan
- Hamzeh, West Bank
- Mohammed, West Bank
- Kaadi, Mali
- Eyad, Jordan
- Lutfiyeh, Jordan
- Carmen, West Bank
- Latifa, West Bank
- Ilham, West Bank
- Khadija, West Bank
- Youth Agribusiness Partnerships – Breaking the Ice
- Agricultural Water Management in Morocco
- Bigen, Armenia
- Chief Diarra, Mali
- Hama Alaye & Moctar, Mali
- Andranik – fruit dryer