Qaddumi Foundation

What Qaddumi Foundation does

Qaddumi Foundation is a Jordan-based, family-funded non-profit established in 2000 by Dr. Nabil Qaddumi in memory of his late father Hani Qaddumi, originally as the Hani Qaddumi Scholarship Foundation and rebranded to its current name in 2018 to reflect an expanded mandate. The foundation operates as a platform organization that mobilizes communities of 'change agents' across Palestinian society, structured around two flagship initiatives: the Hani Qaddumi Fund, which supports Palestinian youth through academic scholarships, continuous learning/upskilling, and entrepreneurship; and Khutwa, which targets the wider teaching and learning ecosystem by empowering teachers and supporting a responsive education system.

Its core programs include undergraduate scholarships at Palestinian universities (engineering, computer science, IT), master's scholarships at UK and other partner universities (engineering, computer science, technology, architecture, business management), the Shafeeq Al Ghabra Scholarship for Political Science at the Doha Institute, the 'Acting as an Innovator' (AAAI) trainer program, the Sparking Dialogue in Education (SDE) platform, the Multaka Al Qaddumi dialogue series, the Fikra La Bukra innovation camp, and the Volunteer4Gaza campaign. Delivery is anchored by direct program execution plus university and ministry partnerships; alumni gatherings are held regionally in the UAE, UK, Saudi Arabia, and Canada.

The business model is philanthropic rather than commercial: the foundation does not sell products or services, charges no fees to beneficiaries, and is funded by Qaddumi family endowment and charitable giving. It is governed by a family-controlled board (Chairman Dr. Nabil Qaddumi, Board Member Sa'ad Qaddumi) with day-to-day leadership by Executive Director Rana Diab. The foundation is currently developing its 2026-2030 strategic framework, signaling a shift from a scholarship-led model to a broader learning-ecosystem platform.

Name

Qaddumi Foundation

Legal name

Qaddumi Foundation

Website

https://qaddumi.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Qaddumi Foundation is a Jordan-headquartered, family-funded non-profit that provides scholarships, continuous learning, and teacher development programs to empower Palestinian youth and strengthen the Palestinian education ecosystem through two initiatives, the Hani Qaddumi Fund and Khutwa.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Educational Foundation

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Education Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Foundation/NGO & Philanthropic Scholarships (EDAIAOAH), Scholarship & Fellowship Foundations and Trusts (EDADAHAC)

Keywords

• Educational scholarships
• Higher education funding
• Workforce development programs
• Teacher training programs
• Education ecosystem support

Headquarters

HQ city

Amman

HQ country

Jordan

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Foundation funding / philanthropy: As a family foundation established in 2000, Qaddumi Foundation operates through endowment and charitable giving from the Qaddumi family. The foundation does not generate commercial revenue but provides scholarships and educational programs free of charge to beneficiaries.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Qaddumi Foundation is a family-led nonprofit foundation that provides scholarships and educational programs to empower Palestinian youth. Its core offerings include academic scholarships (bachelor's and master's degrees), continuous learning and upskilling for the labor market, entrepreneurship support, and teacher development programs. The foundation operates as a platform-based organization building communities of change agents through two flagship initiatives: the Hani Qaddumi Fund and Khutwa.

Product overview

Qaddumi Foundation operates as an educational foundation with two core initiatives: the Hani Qaddumi Fund and Khutwa. The Hani Qaddumi Fund focuses on empowering Palestinian youth through three tracks - academic scholarships, continuous learning, and entrepreneurship - supporting youth from university through career. Khutwa targets the education ecosystem transformation through three focus areas: building empowered teacher communities as change agents, supporting a responsive education system, and fostering a responsible learning ecosystem. Supporting programs include UK master's scholarships, undergraduate scholarships at Palestinian universities, the Shafeeq Al Ghabra political science scholarship, alumni gatherings (Multaka Al Qaddumi), and the Fikra La Bukra innovation camp. The foundation serves as a catalyst platform creating communities of change agents.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hani Qaddumi Fund: Initiative focusing on empowering Palestinian youth to be effective part of the workforce through scholarships, continuous learning, and entrepreneurship support
• Khutwa
• Multaka Al Qaddumi
• Fikra La Bukra

Products and services

• Hani Qaddumi Fund (صندوق هاني القدومي) A flagship initiative empowering Palestinian youth to be effective members of the workforce through three tracks: academic scholarships, adult and continuous learning, and entrepreneurship support.
• Khutwa (خطوة) A flagship initiative focused on transforming the education ecosystem in Palestine by empowering teachers, supporting lifelong learners, and building a responsive education system.
• UK Master's Scholarship Program Scholarship program enabling Palestinian students to pursue master's degrees at UK universities in fields including engineering, computer science, technology, architecture, and business management.
• Shafeeq Al Ghabra Scholarship for Political Science Scholarship program for Palestinian students to pursue master's degrees in political science at the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies.
• Undergraduate Scholarship at Palestinian Universities Scholarship program for West Bank students to pursue bachelor's degrees in engineering, computer science, and information technology at Palestinian universities.
• Multaka Al Qaddumi Series of sessions hosted by the foundation bringing together alumni and stakeholders for community engagement, dialogue, and networking.
• Fikra La Bukra Camp Annual innovation camp fostering creative thinking and entrepreneurial skills among Palestinian youth.
• Khutwa - Acting as an Innovator (AAAI) A standalone trainer and mentor development program under Khutwa that builds a community of empowered teachers acting as change agents.
• Khutwa - Sparking Dialogue in Education (SDE) A standalone platform under Khutwa committed to inspiring Palestinian teachers, informing them of best practices, and sharing success stories from programs.
• Volunteer4Gaza Campaign A volunteer initiative launched to support the Gaza Strip during crisis situations, mobilizing community support and relief efforts.

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• University of Waterloo (Work-Learn Institute)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 June 2025Qaddumi Foundation met with representatives from Canada's University of Waterloo to explore potential collaboration in cooperative education (Co-op), learning from Waterloo's pioneering model in work-integrated learning.
• UK UniversitiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Qaddumi Foundation partners with multiple UK universities to provide master's degree scholarships in fields including engineering, computer science, technology, architecture, and business management.
• Palestinian Ministry of Education and Higher EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 September 2024Qaddumi Foundation's Executive Director Rana Diab met with Minister Dr. Amjad Barham in Ramallah to strengthen relationships between the foundation and the ministry, discussing education sector collaboration.
• Doha Institute for Graduate StudiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Qaddumi Foundation signed an MoU with the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies to establish the Shafeeq Al Ghabra Scholarship for Political Science, enabling Palestinian students to pursue master's degrees in political science at the institute.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Queen Rania Foundation: Jordan-based foundation led by Queen Rania focused on education, youth empowerment, and workforce readiness in the MENA region. Comparable in mission (education and youth empowerment), geographic base (Jordan), and focus on teacher/learning quality.
• Welfare Association (Taawon): Palestinian development foundation supporting education, culture, and community development in Palestine and Palestinian refugee camps. Directly comparable as a Palestinian-focused education and community development foundation with scholarship and program delivery.
• Education for Employment (EFE): Nonprofit focused on youth employment and workforce development across MENA, including Palestine. Comparable in targeting MENA youth for workforce entry, with overlapping mission around economic empowerment through education.
• AMIDEAST: U.S.-based nonprofit operating across the MENA region providing scholarships, academic advising, and workforce development programs. Comparable in MENA scholarship delivery, student support services, and focus on workforce readiness for Arab youth.
• Injaz Palestine: Palestinian non-profit delivering educational programs focused on entrepreneurship, work-readiness, and financial literacy for Palestinian youth. Comparable as a Palestinian-focused educational organization targeting youth workforce readiness and entrepreneurship.
• Birzeit University Development Foundation: U.S.-based foundation raising funds to support Palestinian higher education through Birzeit University. Comparable as a Palestinian higher-education-focused foundation with a scholarship and endowment model.

Others

• Near East Foundation: U.S.-based organization supporting education, economic development, and community engagement in the Middle East and Africa. Comparable as a Western-based foundation supporting MENA education and youth development programs.
• Palestine Children's Relief Fund (PCRF): U.S.-based nonprofit focused on providing medical care and humanitarian relief to children in the Middle East, with some education support. Comparable as a Palestinian-focused nonprofit foundation operating across the U.S.-Palestine corridor.

Broad incumbents

• Al Maktoum Foundation: Large Dubai-based foundation with programs in education, health, and humanitarian aid across the Arab world. Comparable as a MENA education-focused family foundation, but with broader scope and significantly larger scale.
• Qatar Foundation: Massive Qatar-based foundation operating Education City, university partnerships, and large-scale scholarship programs. Comparable in MENA education focus and scholarship delivery, but vastly larger in scale and endowment.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/qaddumi_org
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC6efiKkkDFLuxjnlHCrV-Lw
• Facebookfacebook.com/qaddumifoundation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/qaddumifoundation
• Instagraminstagram.com/qaddumifoundation

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

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