Near East Foundation (NEF)

Founded in 1915, the Near East Foundation's mission is to help build more sustainable, prosperous, and inclusive communities in the Middle East and Africa through education, governance, and economic development initiatives. NEF is an operational NGO with projects in seven countries -- Armenia, Egypt, Jordan, Mali, Morocco, Palestine, and Sudan -- where we work to directly improve the lives of tens of thousands of vulnerable people through programs in Peacebuilding, Civic Engagement and Education, Sustainable Agriculture, and Business Development. In the field, approximately 50 NEF staff members-all of them from the countries in which they work-partner with local organizations to find homeg...
Armenia
Arman St, Kotayk, Armenia
From report: Information Technology Brings Jobs, Economic Development to Rural Armenia
(40.25549, 44.82422)
Economic Development in Rural Armenia
M-10, Shatin, Armenia
(39.81191, 45.32959)
Empower Women-Run NGOs in Jordan and Palestine
90, Israel
(30.98515, 35.20020)
Farmers have increased income and production in four villages in the Um Ruwaba area.
Umm Ruwaba, Sudan
From report: Farmer Income and Production Continue to Rise
(12.91891, 31.22314)
Gum Arabic Project
B26, El Obeid, Sudan
From report: New Harvesting Methods Improve Farmer's Gum Arabic Production and Promote Forest Protection
(13.18668, 30.21598)
In North Kordofan, NEF operates out of a field office in El Obeid.
B26, El Obeid, Sudan
From report: Over 500 Farmers Receiving Support in Sudan
(13.16507, 30.20142)
Mali
RN15, Mali
From report: NEF Operations in Mali Continue, Focus on Food Security
(15.25380, -3.29590)
NEF Mali Office in Sevare
RN15, Sevare, Mali
From report: Relief Work Aims to Increase Food Supply in Mali
(14.53367, -4.09897)
NEF Office, Dilling-South Kordofan State: Through its office in Dilling, NEF will provide relief support to families displaced by the current conflict.
Dilling, Sudan
(11.99378, 29.64635)
NEF Palestine operates out of our headquarters in Nablus
From report: 14 Women Receive Funding for their Businesses
(32.22094, 35.26199)
NEF Sudan Field Office in North Kordofan
B26, El Obeid, Sudan
From report: Farmers prepare to plant after good rainy season
(13.18474, 30.20416)
NEF is supplying seeds and supplies to eight community gardens that will feed the hungry in the Mopti region.
Ave De I Independance, Mopti, Mali
From report: Eight Community Gardens to Feed the Hungry with Near East Foundation Assistance
(14.48222, -4.18064)
NEF partners with the Gegharkunik Chamber and Industry to support entrepreneurs and revitalize the economy in rural Armenia
H-39, Armenia
From report: 13 New Businesses, Women Entrepreneurs Supported
(40.24710, 45.15012)
NEF's office in Nablus serves the West Bank
From report: Families increase their incomes, more women will receive support to start small enterprises
(32.21923, 35.26509)
NEF's office in Nablus serves villages throughout the Jordan Valley
From report: Women Earn First Income from Home Gardens
(32.21691, 35.25822)
Our partner, the Women's Support Center, is based in Yerevan and serves women from rural and urban areas of Armenia.
Ter Grigorian street, Yerevan, Armenia
From report: Helping Women Victims of Domestic Violence Find Employment
(40.17783, 44.51111)
From report: Palestinian Women Generate $130,000 in Revenue with NEF Support
(32.22326, 35.26611)
Program takes place in the West Bank
From report: Palestinian women achieve financial independence with new thyme gardens
(32.22533, 35.26115)
Ramadan's Special Opportunities in Sudan
(13.58192, 28.47656)
Ramadan's Special Opportunities in West Bank
(31.93352, 35.28809)
Since the 2012 occupation, NEF has operated in Mali from a headquarters in Sevare.
RN15, Sevare, Mali
From report: Over 400 Families Increasing Their Food Security
(14.53075, -4.10099)
South Kordofan
Dilling, Sudan
From report: Harvest Time
(12.11595, 30.27832)
South Kordofan State, Sudan
South Kordofan, Sudan
From report: Food Security Promoted in Vulnerable Farming Communities
(12.43801, 30.10254)
Support Sustainable Acacia Growth in Sudan
Um Rawaba, Sudan
(13.17149, 31.72852)
This is a relatively rural and impoverished area of northern Jordan
Mafraq, Jordan
From report: Second Stage Underway
(32.14895, 38.32031)
Um Rawaba, Sudan - Locality where NEF's 4 Target Villages are Located
Um Rawaba, Sudan
From report: Gum Arabic Project Has Significant Impact on Targeted Pilot Sites in Sudan
(13.12370, 31.46484)
We work with four communities in rural areas between North and South Khordofan provinces
B58, Sudan
From report: 417 Acacia Farmers Trained
(10.11093, 29.35547)
We work with partners - including the Gegharkunik Chamber of Commerce and Industry - to support entrepreneurs and the economy in rural Armenia
M10, Armenia
From report: Funding Helps Agricultural Entrepreneurs Grow
(40.24494, 45.14832)
West Bank
From report: Women Run NGOs Continue to Grow with NEF Support
(31.70605, 35.38971)
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