KAFA (enough) Violence & Exploitation

What KAFA (enough) Violence & Exploitation does

KAFA (enough) Violence & Exploitation is a Lebanese feminist, secular, non-governmental, non-profit civil society organization founded in 2005 and headquartered in Beirut. Its mission is to eliminate all forms of gender-based violence and exploitation and to advance substantive gender equality in Lebanon. KAFA serves women and children who are victims of domestic violence, sexual violence, exploitation, and trafficking, as well as migrant domestic workers subject to the Kafala sponsorship system and Syrian refugee women. The organization operates as a hybrid service provider and advocacy body, combining direct victim support with policy reform and public-awareness work. It is also a co-architect of national legislation, including the Domestic Violence Law 293/2014, and continues to advocate for a comprehensive anti-violence law and reforms to the Kafala system.

KAFA's service portfolio centers on a physical Support Center in Beirut and a second Support Center in the Bekaa Valley, a 24/7 telephone hotline (03 018 019), and the KAFA mobile application launched in May 2022, which enables confidential incident reporting, emergency-intervention requests, safety planning, and access to social, legal, and psychological services via a live chat system. Complementary programs include the Men's Choice rehabilitation initiative for men exhibiting violent behavior and WhatsApp-based social-support sessions for Syrian refugee women in camps. Content distribution is supported through a bilingual Arabic/English website, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and recurring public campaigns such as the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. Strategic partners include UNICEF, the International Labor Organization, Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, the Internal Security Forces (1745 hotline), the Ministry of State for Women's Affairs, and the National Commission for Lebanese Women.

The business model is that of a non-profit civil society organization: services are delivered free of charge to beneficiaries, and operating funding is sourced from individual donations, organizational grants, and partnerships with international funders including Direct Donor Action. The organization had approximately 53 employees and reported 1,107 women supported at its Support Centers in 2018, alongside hotline volumes that rose sharply during 2020 (562 calls in April, 938 in May, 1,371 in June). KAFA received the French-German Human Rights and Rule of Law Prize in recognition of its director's work, signaling its standing within the regional human-rights community.

Name

KAFA (enough) Violence & Exploitation

Legal name

KAFA (enough) Violence & Exploitation

Website

https://kafa.org.lb

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

KAFA (enough) Violence & Exploitation is a Lebanese feminist, non-profit organization founded in 2005 that provides direct support services, legal advocacy, and awareness campaigns for women and children victims of gender-based violence, migrant domestic workers, and Syrian refugees in Lebanon.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Gender-Based Violence Support Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Child and Youth Services (62411), Human Rights Organizations (813311)

akta.pro primary industry

Domestic Violence & Abuse Support Services (BPAGAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Protection, Child Protection & Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Response (BPAGAAAG), Child Protection & Child Rights (BPAGABAG), Safeguarding, Accountability & Compliance (ESG, Gender/GBV, Do No Harm) (BPADAEAM)

Keywords

• Gender-based violence support
• Women protection services
• Anti-trafficking advocacy
• Child protection programs
• Victim advocacy services

Headquarters

HQ city

Beirut

HQ country

Lebanon

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Grants: KAFA is funded through donations from individuals and organizations, as indicated by the 'Donate' section on their website. They accept bank transfers and partner with Direct Donor Action, an international fund for women.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

KAFA (enough) Violence & Exploitation is a Lebanese feminist, non-governmental, non-profit civil society organization that provides direct social, legal, and psychological support services to women and children victims of gender-based violence, domestic violence, exploitation, and trafficking. It operates Support Centers, a 24/7 hotline, a mobile reporting app, and the Men's Choice rehabilitation program, combined with law reform advocacy, public awareness campaigns, and policy research.

Product overview

KAFA (enough) Violence & Exploitation is a Lebanese feminist nonprofit organization offering a mobile application (KAFA App) as its primary digital product, complemented by a Support Center providing social, legal, and psychological services, the Men's Choice rehabilitation program for men, and hotline services. The organization focuses on eliminating gender-based violence and exploitation through direct victim support, advocacy, and prevention programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• KAFA Mobile App A confidential mobile application that enables victims of gender-based violence (women and children) to report crimes, request emergency intervention, create safety plans, and access free social, legal, and psychological support services from KAFA, with one-click access to essential guidelines.
• Support Center Provides free in-person social, legal, and psychological support services to women and children victims of violence in Lebanon, including legal advice, follow-up on criminal complaints, filing of protection requests, and shelter referrals. Operates centers in Beirut and the Bekaa region.
• Men's Choice Rehabilitation Program (برنامج الإختيار للرجال)

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,371 hotline calls in June 2020 alone
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• International Labor Organization (ILO)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 September 2020Collaboration on domestic worker rights and the standard unified labor contract. ILO participated in consultations with the Ministry of Labor regarding the new contract for domestic workers aimed at reforming the Kafala system.
• UNICEFcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for child protection programs. The child protection program at KAFA operates in partnership with UNICEF, providing awareness sessions and support for children affected by gender-based violence.
• Amnesty InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership in advocacy for domestic worker rights and labor contract reform. Part of the committee that consulted with Ministry of Labor on the unified labor contract.
• Human Rights WatchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership in advocacy for domestic worker rights and labor contract reform. Part of the coalition working on Kafala system reform.
• Caritas LebanonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership in advocacy for domestic worker rights. Member of the committee that consulted with Ministry of Labor.
• The Legal AgendaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership in advocacy for domestic worker rights and legal reform. Member of the coalition working on labor contract reform.
• Ministry of State for Women's AffairscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership in launching campaigns against violence against women, including the campaign to abolish Article 522 of the Lebanese Penal Code.
• National Commission for Lebanese Women (NCLW)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership in advocacy campaigns against violence against women, including the Article 522 abolition campaign.
• Hotel Dieu Hospital, BeirutminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAgreement being signed for Coronavirus detection tests for domestic workers. KAFA refers workers to the hospital for testing, with follow-up to governmental hospitals or their shelter.
• Internal Security Forces (1745 hotline)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartnership for reporting domestic violence. KAFA encourages victims to report violence to the ISF hotline 1745 and works with specialized prosecutors on domestic violence complaints.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Himaya: A Lebanese child protection NGO providing prevention and intervention services for children exposed to abuse, neglect, and violence. Highly comparable to KAFA's child protection unit and shared focus on violence-exposed minors.
• Karama: An Egypt/Arab-region NGO advancing women's rights through law reform, capacity building, and movement-building. Comparable to KAFA on the advocacy and law-reform axis, with overlapping MENA regional focus.
• Musawah: A global civil society movement for equality in the Muslim family, including ending violence against women in the family. Comparable to KAFA's personal-status and family-law reform work, with shared focus on Islamic and confessional legal frameworks.
• SAWA for Development and Aid: Lebanese non-profit delivering psychosocial support, protection, and community services with a focus on vulnerable populations including women and children affected by violence and crisis. Directly comparable in service model and beneficiary profile.
• ABAAD Resource Center for Gender Equality: A Lebanon-based NGO working to achieve gender equality and women's empowerment through direct services, advocacy, and policy engagement. Directly comparable to KAFA in mission, target populations (women, GBV survivors, refugees), and Lebanon-centric operating model.

Broad incumbents

• Equality Now: A global legal advocacy organization working to end violence against women and girls through law reform and coalition litigation. Comparable to KAFA in the law-reform and international advocacy lane, but at a far broader geographic scale.
• UN Women: The United Nations entity dedicated to gender equality and women's empowerment, frequently partnering with or funding organizations like KAFA. Comparable as a top-tier advocate and convener on GBV elimination, with overlapping programming on direct support and policy.

Emerging players

• Women's Refugee Commission: A US-based NGO that advocates for the rights of women and children displaced by conflict and crisis. Comparable to KAFA's refugee-specific programming and gender-based violence response for displaced Syrian women, but operating internationally rather than as a direct service provider.

Regional players

• The Carter Center - Mental Health Program (Libya/regional): An international NGO running mental health and conflict-related programs in parts of the Middle East including Libya. Comparable as a regional behavioral and psychosocial support provider for women in conflict-affected settings, though focused more broadly on mental health.
• ABAAD - Resource Center for Gender Equality (Jordan): ABAAD's regional MENA operations include Jordan and other Arab states, addressing GBV, refugee response, and women's empowerment. Comparable to KAFA's regional thematic focus and service model, but operating across multiple Arab geographies rather than single-country.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/KafaLebanon
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/KAFALebanon
• Facebookfacebook.com/Kafalebanon
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kafalebanon

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