Hariri Foundation for Sustainable Human Development

What Hariri Foundation for Sustainable Human Development does

The Hariri Foundation for Sustainable Human Development is a Lebanese non-governmental organization founded in 1979 by the late Prime Minister Rafic Hariri and led by President Bahia Hariri. It operates a multi-vertical portfolio of programs centered on South Lebanon (primarily Saida) with a Beirut headquarters, holding UN ECOSOC Special Consultative Status since 2003. Its eight flagship service centers span education (Rafic Hariri High School since 1982 and Hajj Bahaa Hariri High School since 1995, both UNESCO-associated and offering Lebanese, American, and IB curricula), vocational and digital training (HFVTC since 2016 and the CISCO Academy for Digital Skills & AI since 2006, the latter acting as Lebanon's Academy Support Center), healthcare (Hariri Social & Medical Center since 1992 serving ~20,000 patients annually, and the Mobile Medical Unit since 1984), environmental programming (Outreach & Leadership Academy and OLACircles circular-economy platform since 2015), heritage and culture (Khan El Franj, restored 1993 in coordination with the French Government), and civic engagement (National State Academy, Youth of the Rise of Lebanon Forum, Enmaeya development portal). Subsidiaries include InfoPro, the Association of Sidon for Heritage and Environment (ASPE), Future Lebanon Scouts Association, the National Committee for Public Schools, Aman Youth Association, and the joint Lebanese University Faculty of Technology.

The foundation's business model is that of a grant-funded NGO: services to beneficiaries are predominantly free or heavily subsidized, with revenue drawn from international development grants (UNDP, EU, USAID, World Bank, UN agencies), bilateral donors (France, Netherlands, US, Abu Dhabi Fund for Development), corporate sponsorships (Arab Bank, BLOM Bank, Bank Audi), and modest tuition from semi-private schools. Distribution is achieved through direct service delivery at owned centers, mobile medical units, neighborhood-committee networks, government co-implementation, and digital platforms (Enmaeya, OLACircles, VisitSaida, lebanonbe.com). The technology stack is thin and largely third-party: CISCO networking curriculum, web-based knowledge portals, and AI used as an instructional subject or analytical tool rather than as proprietary infrastructure.

The foundation serves children, youth, vulnerable and marginalized communities (including refugees), entrepreneurs and smallholder farmers, women, civil-society actors, and municipalities. Across its programs it reports cumulative outcomes of 2,500+ RHHS graduates, 1,450+ HBHS graduates, 1,500+ CISCO graduates, 20,000 HFSMC patients annually, 29 heritage sites restored, 2,000 residential units rehabilitated, and 3,000+ graduates from the Lebanese University Faculty of Technology in Saida. Strategic partners include the EU, UNDP, UNESCO, UNICEF, FAO, ESCWA, UN-Habitat, World Bank, USAID, CISCO, the French and Dutch governments, AUB, LAU, and Caritas Lebanon.

Name

Hariri Foundation for Sustainable Human Development

Legal name

Hariri Foundation for Sustainable Human Development

Website

https://hariri-foundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Hariri Foundation is a Lebanese non-governmental organization founded in 1979, operating schools, a healthcare center, vocational and digital-skills academies, heritage programs, and civic-engagement platforms — primarily serving youth, vulnerable communities, and municipalities in South Lebanon.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Sustainable Development Services

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (611710), Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Education Access & Quality (International Development) (BPAGABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

International Development & Donor-Funded Education Programs (EDADALAB), Environmental Education, Capacity Building & Community Engagement (BPADALAO), International & Global Public Health Aid Administration (Government Donors) (HLAJALAO)

Keywords

• Sustainable human development
• Community development services
• Vocational technical training
• Primary healthcare services
• Heritage restoration preservation

Headquarters

HQ city

Beirut

HQ country

Lebanon

HQ region

Middle East

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. International Development Funding & Grants: The foundation receives funding from international organizations, governments, and development agencies including UNDP, EU, USAID, UN agencies, and bilateral donors to implement development programs.
2. Government Partnerships & Contracts: Collaborative agreements with Lebanese ministries for education, healthcare, and social services delivery. The foundation manages programs in coordination with government entities.
3. Private Sector Partnerships & Corporate Sponsorship: Partnerships with Lebanese banks (Arab Bank, BLOM Bank, Bank Audi, etc.) and corporations for sponsorship of events like Beirut Chants and development initiatives.
4. Tuition Fees (Subsidized): Semi-private schools (RHHS, HBHS) charge affordable tuition fees with substantial subsidies from the foundation to ensure educational justice.
5. Social Assistance Services: Free or subsidized services including vocational training, healthcare, and community support for vulnerable populations in South Lebanon.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The foundation delivers a portfolio of sustainable human development services to Lebanese citizens and communities, operating its own schools (RHHS since 1982, HBHS since 1995), a Vocational & Technical Training Center (HFVTC, since 2016), a CISCO Networking Academy for digital skills and AI training, primary healthcare through the Hariri Social & Medical Center (HFSMC, since 1992) and Mobile Medical Unit (HFMMU, since 1982), an Outreach & Leadership Academy for environmental sustainability (OLA, since 2015), the Khan El Franj heritage and cultural center, and civic education platforms such as the National State Academy and Enmaeya Development Portal. Programs span education, healthcare, socio-economic development, active citizenship, and sustainability/climate action, delivered primarily free or subsidized to beneficiaries in South Lebanon and nationally.

Product overview

Hariri Foundation is a Lebanese non-governmental organization for sustainable human development operating since 1979. Rather than a single unified product, it offers a multi-faceted portfolio of educational institutions (Rafic Hariri High School, Hajj Bahaa Hariri High School), vocational training centers (HFVTC, CISCO Academy for Digital Skills & AI), healthcare facilities (Hariri Social & Medical Center, Mobile Medical Unit), environmental programs (Outreach & Leadership Academy with OLACircles platform), and cultural venues (Khan El Franj heritage center). The foundation also operates digital platforms including the Enmaeya development portal and National State Academy for civic education. Programs span education, healthcare, socio-economic development, active citizenship, sustainability, and public health.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• National State Academy: University-based academic and research institution dedicated to fostering national identity, promoting sound citizenship practices, and enhancing active democratic participation.
• Youth of the Rise of Lebanon Forum
• Enmaeya Development Portal
• RHHS | Rafic Hariri High School
• HBHS | Hajj Bahaa Hariri High School
• OLA | Outreach & Leadership Academy
• CISCO Academy for Digital Skills & AI
• HF Community Kitchen
• Enmaeya

Products and services

• RHHS | Rafic Hariri High School Private educational institution offering Lebanese Baccalaureate (English and French), American program, and International Baccalaureate Primary Years and Diploma Programmes for preschool through secondary students.
• HBHS | Hajj Bahaa Hariri High School Semi-private UNESCO-associated educational institution committed to providing quality education at affordable tuition fees with substantial foundation subsidies, serving preschool through secondary levels.
• HFVTC | Vocational & Technical Training Center Free-of-charge vocational and technical training center offering 3-month certification programs for Lebanese and refugee youth aged 15+, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education.
• CISCO Academy for Digital Skills & AI Academy providing intensive training in networking, cybersecurity, programming, and AI with globally recognized CCNA and ITE certifications; has graduated over 1,500 students since inception.
• HFSMC | Hariri Social & Medical Center Primary healthcare center housed in the 17th-century Emir Fakhreddine Palace in Saida, providing high-quality, low-cost diagnostic, therapeutic, and primary surgical services to approximately 20,000 patients annually.
• HFMMU | Mobile Medical Unit Mobile medical services and humanitarian assistance unit providing free-of-charge transportation for emergency and non-emergency cases across South Lebanon.
• OLA | Outreach & Leadership Academy Specialized academy for environmental sustainability and urban resilience operating through Environmental Education, Environmental Experimentation, and Environmental Planning tracks, including Green Ambassadors and Blue Ambassadors programs.
• Khan El Franj Restored Ottoman-era heritage site and cultural center in Saida's waterfront historic district hosting international, national, and local festivals, conferences, forums, and development seminars; includes the French cultural center Institut Français.
• Hariri Sports Complex (HFClub) State-of-the-art sports venue featuring indoor and outdoor courts for basketball, volleyball, football, and tennis, hosting national tournaments, summer camps, and year-round training programs.
• HFVTC Vocational & Technical Training Center Programs Free certified vocational training programs (3-month certifications awarded by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education) covering multiple trades for Lebanese and refugee youth aged 15+.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20,000 patients served annually at HFSMC
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

26 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• MedCitiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Member of MedCities General Assembly with observer status since November 2022. Collaborative partner in Urban Sustainable Development Strategy (USUDS) of Saida since 2011. Committed to exchanging experiences in urban development, consultations, development, and crisis response.
• United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2003Special consultative status approved by UN Committee on NGOs. Hariri Foundation aligns programs with ECOSOC interests promoting Lebanon's human resources through education, health services, economic projects, cultural enrichment, historical preservation, international cooperation, and human rights safeguarding.
• Anna Lindh FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of ALF Network - largest civil society network in Euro-Mediterranean region addressing intercultural dialogue, civic participation, and Mediterranean cooperation. Committed to regional exchange, cultural understanding, youth engagement, and inclusive development.
• UNDPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for youth mobilization in underserved Beirut neighborhoods (Sabra and Karm Al Zeytoun), Lebanon Recovery Fund initiatives, and various development programs.
• UNDPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInitial support for HFVTC establishment along with Embassy of Netherlands and Ministry of Education. Ongoing support for vocational training programs.
• UNICEFcoreOthersCollaboration on child-focused programs, childhood development initiatives, and support for children affected by crises across Lebanon.
• UNESCOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRepresentative of civil society in national 'Education for All' program. Partner in heritage preservation, World Heritage site conservation, cultural development, and knowledge programs including MOST School.
• FAOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for agricultural development including Farmer Field Schools for grapes and olives, improving production practices for South Lebanon farmers.
• ESCWAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Arab Women Observatory development, Civil Society in MDGs/SDGs trainings, and National Initiative for Centennial of Great Lebanon.
• UN-HabitatcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on touristic trails development, urban sustainable development strategies, and Saida's historic district promotion.
• British CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in touristic trails development, youth engagement programs, and cultural heritage promotion in Saida.
• Council for Development & Reconstruction (Lebanon)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey national partner in urban planning, heritage restoration, tourism promotion, and economic development initiatives.
• Ministry of Education and Higher Education (Lebanon)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary government partner for education programs including schools, CISCO Academy, HFVTC, NCPS, and national educational initiatives. Co-founder of Lebanese University Faculty of Technology.
• Ministry of Public Health (Lebanon)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in healthcare service delivery, HFSMC registration and support, mental health services, and public health campaigns.
• Municipality of SaidacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary municipal partner for urban development, heritage management, tourism promotion, and community programs in Saida.
• American University of BeirutcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner in youth mobilization, development research, and knowledge programs including AUB's NGOi initiative membership.
• Lebanese American UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Global Model Programs (MUN, MAL, MEU), leadership training, and Model Council of Ministers simulation programs.
• Caritas LebanoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-representative of civil society in inter-ministerial national committee for SDGs implementation and Agenda 2030.
• CISCO SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership since 2006 for CISCO Academy operations. Foundation serves as Academy Support Center (ASC) for CISCO academies across Lebanon providing networking, cybersecurity, and AI training.
• Search for Common Ground LebanoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in P/CVE (Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism) training programs for youth, building capacities on concepts and programming mechanisms.
• MedCities / Barcelona Metropolitan AreacoreOthersSupport for HFVTC facilities upgrade, urban sustainable development strategies, and tourism table establishment for Saida.
• Aman Youth AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished by Hariri Foundation in 2006. Ongoing collaboration in youth empowerment, volunteerism, youth hostels, and Ente b Aman program.
• National Committee for Public Schools (NCPS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished and funded by Hariri Foundation since 1997. Focuses on improving quality of public education, building educator capacity, and supporting public schools.
• Association of Sidon for Heritage and Environment (ASPE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished by Hariri Foundation in 1994. Partnership in heritage rehabilitation, touristic promotion, and cultural preservation in Saida's historic district.
• Future Lebanon Scouts AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished by Hariri Foundation in 1984. Licensed as Future Lebanon Scouts Association in 1993. Member of Lebanese Scout Federation, promoting youth citizenship and national unity.
• Lebanese University - Faculty of TechnologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint establishment in 1996 with Hariri Foundation providing land. Transformation into Faculty of Technology in 2018. Joint board membership for engineering and computer science programs serving Saida and Abey.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Search for Common Ground: International conflict transformation NGO with active Lebanon operations, partnering with the Hariri Foundation on P/CVE youth programs. Comparable as a multi-country NGO delivering civic engagement, peacebuilding, and youth programming with similar donor base.
• Makhzoumi Foundation: Lebanese non-profit foundation established in 1997, also headquartered in Beirut, offering a comparable multi-sector portfolio spanning education, healthcare (primary care clinics), vocational training, microfinance, and community development — directly mirroring the Hariri Foundation's integrated service-delivery model.
• René Moawad Foundation: Lebanese NGO established in 1991 in the wake of PM Moawad's assassination, operating in education, health, social services, and rural development with similar reliance on international donor funding and national-level partnerships — a direct structural peer.
• Anna Lindh Foundation: Euro-Mediterranean intergovernmental network organization focused on intercultural dialogue, civic participation, and Mediterranean cooperation — the Hariri Foundation is a network member, and the organizations share a comparable mission in civic engagement and cultural exchange.
• Berytech: Lebanese ecosystem-builder supporting startups, SMEs, and innovation in education and economic development. Comparable as a Lebanon-focused development organization with EU, USAID, and French government partnerships spanning multiple regions.

Broad incumbents

• Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair Foundation: Large UAE-based philanthropic foundation funding education, youth empowerment, and economic development programs across MENA. Comparable as a family-led foundation operating multi-sector programs in education, vocational training, and economic development with similar corporate and international donor partnerships.
• AMIDEAST: Major US-affiliated NGO operating across MENA in education, workforce development, and scholarship programs — comparable in education/training delivery model, USAID funding orientation, and MENA regional scope, though at significantly larger scale.
• International Medical Corps: Global humanitarian health organization providing primary healthcare, mobile medical services, and emergency response — directly comparable to HFSMC and HFMMU operations in conflict-affected settings, though with much larger scale and broader geographic reach.

Regional players

• Solidarity International: International NGO providing humanitarian assistance, WASH, food security, and livelihood programs in fragile contexts including Lebanon — comparable as a multi-donor-funded NGO working in education, health, and community resilience in the same operating geography.
• KAFA (enough) Violence & Exploitation: Leading Lebanese civil society organization focused on gender-based violence, child protection, and women's rights — directly comparable as a Beirut-based NGO funded largely by EU, UN, and bilateral donors operating programs across Lebanon.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries11 records

Funding overview

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