LOYAC

What LOYAC does

LOYAC is a Kuwaiti non-profit organization founded in 2002 with the mission of empowering youth to become impactful leaders in society. Its core offering is structured into three program pillars — Community Empowerment (volunteer-based community service), Professional Empowerment (workforce preparation), and Life Empowerment (personal development) — delivered to young people across four countries through wholly-owned regional chapters in Jordan, Lebanon, and Yemen, alongside its Kuwait headquarters. The technology footprint supporting these programs is a lightweight digital stack: an apply.loyac.org web registration portal paired with iOS and Android mobile applications that enable program discovery, eligibility screening, and enrollment.

Beyond the core youth development platform, LOYAC operates two sub-brands — LAPA Programs (specialized youth programming) and LOYAC Sustainable Ventures (LSV) (sustainable development projects) — plus a flagship Yemen initiative called "Give Her a Chance" (أعطها فرصة) launched in 2016 that delivers women's literacy, vocational training (sewing, beauty, perfume-making), and small loans for economic empowerment. In 2017 the organization launched the "I Will Be Fine" (سأكون بخير) program to provide psychosocial support to war-affected children in Yemen. Programs are free to participants.

As a non-profit, LOYAC generates no revenue from participant fees. Its operating budget is funded through corporate sponsorships, individual donations, and strategic partnerships with major Kuwaiti institutions including Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC), National Bank of Kuwait (NBK), KIPCO, Tamdeen Group, Zain, and the National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters (NCCAL). The organization is governed by a Board of Directors chaired by Mrs. Farah Al-Saqaf in the dual role of Chairman and Managing Director. All financial figures are undisclosed, and no parent company, institutional investors, or formal funding rounds exist.

Name

LOYAC

Legal name

LOYAC

Website

https://loyac.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

LOYAC is a Kuwaiti non-profit founded in 2002 that delivers youth empowerment programs — community, professional, and life skills — across chapters in Kuwait, Jordan, Lebanon, and Yemen, funded by corporate sponsorships and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

NGO/Nonprofit Education Programs & Service Delivery (EDADALAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Youth-to-Adult Transition & Life Skills (Independent Living, Soft Skills) (EDAAAFAN)

Keywords

• Youth empowerment programs
• Community development services
• Professional skills training
• Non-profit education
• Life skills development

Headquarters

HQ city

Kuwait

HQ country

Kuwait

HQ region

Middle East

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: As a non-profit organization established in Kuwait in 2002, LOYAC operates primarily through donations, sponsorships, and charitable contributions from corporate partners and individual supporters.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

LOYAC is a non-profit organization established in Kuwait in 2002 that delivers youth empowerment programs organized into three core pillars: Community Empowerment (volunteer-based community service), Professional Empowerment (workforce skill preparation), and Life Empowerment (personal development). Programs are delivered through an online registration platform (apply.loyac.org), mobile applications, and in-person workshops across chapters in Kuwait, Jordan, Lebanon, and Yemen.

Product overview

LOYAC is a non-profit organization established in Kuwait in 2002 with a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core offering consists of youth empowerment programs organized into three main pillars: Community Empowerment (volunteer-based community service), Professional Empowerment (workforce preparation), and Life Empowerment (personal development). These are delivered through multiple channels including an online programs platform (apply.loyac.org) and mobile applications for iOS and Android. The organization operates sub-brands including LAPA for specialized programs and LOYAC Sustainable Ventures (LSV) for development projects. In Yemen, the 'أعطها فرصة' (Give Her a Chance) program represents a significant initiative focused on women's literacy, vocational training, and economic empowerment. LOYAC maintains regional presence through chapters in Jordan, Lebanon, and Yemen.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LAPA: Youth development programs under LOYAC's umbrella
• LOYAC Sustainable Ventures (LSV)

Products and services

• Community Empowerment Programs Volunteer-based community service programs enabling youth to contribute to serving their communities through various initiatives and activities.
• Professional Empowerment Programs Professional development programs designed to enhance youth's professional skills and prepare them for the workforce.
• Life Empowerment Programs Personal development programs focused on building life skills among youth participants.
• Give Her a Chance Program (أعطها فرصة) Women's empowerment initiative in Yemen focusing on literacy education, vocational training (sewing, beauty, perfume-making), and small loans to help women achieve economic independence.
• LAPA Programs Specialized programs under the LAPA branch of LOYAC, offering additional youth development opportunities.
• LOYAC Sustainable Ventures (LSV) Sustainable development projects under LOYAC's umbrella focused on long-term community and environmental impact.

Quantifiable outcome

• Multiple youth served through Community Empowerment, Professional Empowerment, and Life Empowerment programs

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters (NCCAL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment cultural authority supporting LOYAC's cultural and arts programs for youth development
• Tamdeen GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReal estate and investment company supporting LOYAC's youth empowerment initiatives
• National Bank of Kuwait (NBK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor Kuwaiti bank supporting LOYAC programs through corporate sponsorship
• Marriott Sheraton KuwaitsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerHospitality partner providing venue and support for LOYAC events and programs
• KIPCOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKuwait Projects Company, major investment holding company, strategic partner for LOYAC initiatives
• ZainsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerTelecommunications company supporting LOYAC youth programs through sponsorship
• Al-Ahleia InsurancesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerInsurance company supporting LOYAC's community initiatives
• MarkazsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerKuwait Financial Centre (Markaz), investment company supporting LOYAC programs
• IMCOsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerKuwait Investment Company supporting LOYAC initiatives
• Kout Food GroupsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood and beverage company supporting LOYAC community programs
• Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-owned oil company, major strategic sponsor of LOYAC programs

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• AMIDEAST: AMIDEAST is a larger U.S.-based non-profit operating across the MENA region with education, workforce, and exchange programs. It is comparable to LOYAC through its MENA-wide educational programming and youth-targeted services, though at significantly greater scale.
• Mercy Corps: Mercy Corps is a large global humanitarian NGO with significant MENA and Yemen operations, including youth livelihoods and psychosocial support programs. It is comparable to LOYAC's Yemen humanitarian work at a much larger institutional scale.
• IRIE / Relief International: Relief International is a humanitarian NGO operating in Yemen and other fragile states, with programs spanning education, livelihoods, and women's empowerment. It is comparable to LOYAC's Yemen footprint and women's empowerment programming.

Emerging players

• Digital Opportunity Trust (DOT): DOT is a youth-focused non-profit that delivers digital and entrepreneurship training in the Middle East, Africa, and other emerging markets. It overlaps with LOYAC's professional empowerment and digital delivery model, though at a smaller and more youth-tech-focused scale.

Direct peers

• Queen Rania Foundation: The Queen Rania Foundation is a Jordan-based non-profit working on education and youth empowerment across the Arab region. Its mission, regional scope, and program pillars (education, leadership, employability) align closely with LOYAC's offerings.
• INJAZ: INJAZ is a MENA-wide non-profit focused on youth entrepreneurship and workforce readiness, partnering with corporates and governments. It is highly comparable to LOYAC given its similar regional footprint, corporate sponsorship model, and youth empowerment mission.
• Questscope: Questscope is a non-profit working with marginalized youth and communities in the Middle East, including conflict-affected countries. It is comparable to LOYAC given its MENA geographic scope, youth-focused programming, and humanitarian orientation in Jordan and Yemen.
• Silatech: Silatech is a Qatar-based social initiative focused on employment and economic opportunities for Arab youth. It is comparable to LOYAC in targeting Arab youth across the region with multi-country programs and corporate/foundation backing.
• Al Ghurair Foundation: Al Ghurair Foundation is a UAE-based philanthropic foundation focused on youth education and empowerment in the Arab world. It is comparable to LOYAC given its Arab regional focus, corporate/foundation funding model, and emphasis on youth development pathways.
• Education for Employment (EFE): EFE is a non-profit network that prepares youth in the Middle East and North Africa for employment through training and job placement. Its regional presence, youth employment focus, and donor/partner model closely mirror LOYAC's professional empowerment pillar.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/loyackuwait
• Facebookfacebook.com/LOYACKWT
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/loyaclebanon

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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