Near East Foundation

About Near East Foundation

The Near East Foundation (NEF) is a global leader and trusted partner in international development, focusing on innovative, sustainable, and community-led economic and social development across the Middle East, Africa, and the Caucasus. Founded in 1915, NEF works with local partners to support marginalized communities in building resilience, self-reliance, and prosperity by addressing challenges like poverty, conflict, climate change, and social inequity.

Products & Services

Community Development Programs:Innovative programs focused on economic and social development, supporting marginalized individuals with skills, resources, and opportunities.

Loans and Grants:Financial support for income-generating activities, with $11,369,081 disbursed in 2024.

Capacity Building:Training and support for civil society organizations, with 174 organizations increasing their capacity in 2024.

Specialties

Community-led Economic Development Social Development Resilience and Self-Reliance Conflict and Crisis Response Climate Change Adaptation Environmental Sustainability

Funding History

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#	Type	Amount Fields	Date Fields	Investors
1	RT: Development Impact Bond T: - FT: Development Impact Bond	A: 13500000 MR: - FA: 13.5M FAN: 13500000	D: 2023-11-29 FD: 2023-11-29	6 investors

Development Impact Bond Latest

2023-11-29

$13.5M

6 investors (Pro only)

Growth Metrics

+45%

Employee Growth

YoY

3.2x

Funding Growth

Last Round

12

Markets

Operating

10K+

Customers

Active

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Team & Leadership

N

Nina Bogosian Quigley

Chair

E

Emily Rosenberg

Vice Chair

M

Mona Eraiba

Treasurer

L

Liz Aslanian Lorenzoni

R

Rana Gillmon

Global Client Executive

J

Jeff Habib

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