Sallaum Humanity Foundation

What Sallaum Humanity Foundation does

Sallaum Humanity Foundation (SHF) is a Lebanon-based non-profit humanitarian organization founded in 2017 by Ibrahim Sallaum and headquartered in Shtoura, in the Bekaa Valley, with a secondary contact office in Beirut. The foundation supports underprivileged and physically challenged individuals across Lebanon — primarily in the Bekaa Valley and North Lebanon — through a portfolio of social programs: a Healthcare Program delivering primary care, preventive services, and medication/hospitalization aid; an Educational/Scholarship Program with both academic and vocational tracks (the Future Ready Program in partnership with CIS); an Orphan Sponsorship Program providing educational, medical, and financial support; a Relief and Humanitarian Aid Program for crisis response; a Sports and Wellbeing Program; an Ambassadors Program for advocacy; and a Sustainable Development Program. Its flagship initiative is a 273kW photovoltaic solar power plant in Jdeita (Bekaa Valley) — 420 panels of 650W each — that pumps 4,500 cubic meters of water daily and serves over 120,000 beneficiaries, implemented in partnership with Salloum Lines Company.

The foundation's core technology footprint is concentrated in physical infrastructure (the Jdeita solar plant powering water wells) and basic digital tooling: Microsoft Teams is used to deliver online training in project cycle management and grant proposal writing, while Odoo handles online application and form submissions. There is no proprietary software product, API, or app; all programs are delivered through direct field operations and partner channels. Distribution is community-led, relying on grassroots engagement, an ambassador volunteer network, and partnerships with chambers of commerce and local NGOs to reach beneficiaries in underserved Lebanese regions.

The business model is non-commercial. SHF is funded through donations and charitable contributions, with Salloum Lines Company as the only named corporate sponsor underwriting the flagship solar initiative. Services are provided free of charge to beneficiaries (scholarships, medical aid, orphan support, humanitarian assistance, and clean water access), and no pricing model applies. The organization is GDPR-compliant, operates with a small team of approximately 5-7 staff members, and has no parent company, subsidiaries, public listing, or institutional investor backing.

Name

Sallaum Humanity Foundation

Legal name

Sallaum Humanity Foundation

Website

https://sallaumfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Sallaum Humanity Foundation is a Lebanon-based non-profit founded in 2017 that delivers humanitarian, healthcare, education, orphan support, and sustainable development programs to underprivileged communities, primarily in the Bekaa Valley and North Lebanon. Its flagship initiative is a 273kW solar power plant serving 120,000+ water beneficiaries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Humanitarian & Social Services

NAICS

Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus & Resilience Programming (BPADAEAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) (BPAGABAC), Water Resources, WASH & Integrated Water Management (BPADALAH), Humanitarian Health & Emergency Medical Relief NGOs (HLAJAKAE), Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) Solutions (BPAGALAI)

Keywords

• Humanitarian assistance
• Orphan sponsorship
• Vocational education
• Medical aid programs
• Sustainable development

Headquarters

HQ city

Bekaa

HQ country

Lebanon

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Foundation operates as a non-profit humanitarian organization funded through donations, charitable contributions, and partnerships with corporate sponsors such as Salloum Lines Company

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Sallaum Humanity Foundation is a non-profit humanitarian organization that delivers free social-service programs — including healthcare, university scholarships, vocational training, orphan sponsorship, relief and humanitarian aid, sports & wellbeing, and sustainable development — to underprivileged individuals in Lebanon. Its flagship infrastructure project is a 273kW photovoltaic solar power plant in Jdeita (Bekaa Valley) that pumps 4,500 cubic meters of water daily for 120,000+ beneficiaries.

Product overview

Sallaum Humanity Foundation (SHF) is a non-profit humanitarian organization — not a technology product company. Its offering is a portfolio of compassion-driven social programs for underprivileged communities in Lebanon, primarily centered in the Bekaa Valley and North Lebanon. The programs include: a Healthcare Program providing medical services and medication aid; an Educational/Scholarship Program covering tuition, vocational training (Future Ready Program with CIS), and mentorship for Bekaa students; an Orphan Sponsorship Program offering educational, medical, and financial support; a Relief and Humanitarian Aid Program for crisis response; a Social Development/Sports & Wellbeing Program; an Ambassador Program for advocacy and community outreach; and a Sustainable Development Program, whose flagship project is the 273kW Photovoltaic System in Jdeita powering water wells for 120,000+ beneficiaries. SHF also operates an Online Training Platform (via Microsoft Teams) for capacity building. All programs are delivered through direct service delivery and partnerships with local organizations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Healthcare Program Provides access to essential medical services for communities in Lebanon, focusing on primary health care, preventive measures, health education, and hospitalization and medication aid for underprivileged individuals.
• Educational Program (Scholarship Program) Supports Bekaa Area students throughout their university years with tuition coverage, stipends, mentorship programs, networking opportunities, and leadership workshops. Includes an Academic Education track for university/high school studies.
• Orphan Sponsorship Program Provides comprehensive support to orphans in the Central Bekaa Area, including educational support, medical assistance, and monthly financial aid for orphaned children and their caregivers.
• Relief and Humanitarian Aid Program Provides immediate assistance and long-term support to communities affected by crises, disasters, and emergencies, working collaboratively with partners, donors, and affected communities to alleviate suffering and foster resilience.
• Social Development Program (Sports & Wellbeing) Promotes physical health, mental wellness, and social cohesion through sports and recreational activities, sponsoring sports institutions and activities to bring communities together and enhance overall wellbeing.
• Ambassador Program Invites individuals to serve as ambassadors for the foundation, promoting its mission and activities, raising awareness, engaging with the community, and supporting humanitarian efforts through advocacy and partnership building.
• Sustainable Development Program A comprehensive initiative focused on fostering sustainable development in communities through projects contributing to economic growth, social wellbeing, and environmental sustainability, including the 273kW photovoltaic solar power plant in Jdeita.
• Vocational Education (Future Ready Program) Equips youth in the Bekaa region with practical skills and hands-on training for direct workforce entry through vocational courses in fields including hairdressing, makeup and nail care, solar energy, industrial mechanics, dental assistant, and healthcare assistant. Implemented in collaboration with CIS.
• Photovoltaic System in Jdeita A 273-kilowatt solar power plant in the central Bekaa Valley comprising 420 solar panels (650W each), pumping 4,500 cubic meters of water daily to power water wells and serving over 120,000 beneficiaries with domestic water. Implemented in partnership with Salloum Lines Company.
• Online Training Platform A virtual training platform delivered via Microsoft Teams offering courses in project cycle management and grant proposal writing, designed to empower individuals and organizations across Lebanon by breaking down geographical barriers and providing equal access to high-quality training.

Quantifiable outcome

• 120,000+ beneficiaries served through solar-powered water infrastructure
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Salloum Lines CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Salloum Lines Company to implement social responsibility initiatives, including construction of a solar power plant in the central Bekaa Valley consisting of 420 solar panels. The solar plant powers water wells providing clean water to over 120,000 beneficiaries.
• Future Sprouts for CreativitysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership to organize workshops on Project Cycle Management and Grant Proposal Writing in North Lebanon, contributing to community capacity-building efforts.
• Chamber of Commerce, Industry, and Agriculture in TripolisupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the Chamber of Commerce in Tripoli, North Lebanon to deliver a two-day workshop on Project Cycle Management and Grant Proposal Writing, supporting local organizations and entrepreneurs.
• CIS (Center for International Education Services)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with CIS to implement the Future Ready Program, a vocational education initiative that equips youth in the Bekaa region with practical skills and hands-on training for direct workforce entry.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Mercy Corps: Global humanitarian organization with active Lebanon programming in livelihoods, education, and WASH; comparable to SHF's integrated humanitarian-plus-sustainable-development model, though at significantly greater scale.
• World Vision Lebanon: International child-focused humanitarian NGO operating across Lebanon in education, child protection, health, and livelihoods; comparable to SHF's multi-sector community development approach.
• Relief International: International humanitarian agency operating in Lebanon with programs in health, education, and WASH; comparable program mix to SHF, particularly SHF's solar-powered WASH infrastructure.
• Plan International Lebanon: International NGO focused on children, education, and youth empowerment — relevant overlap with SHF's scholarship, vocational training, and Future Ready programs in the Bekaa and Lebanese regions.
• International Medical Corps (Lebanon): Global humanitarian health organization with operations in Lebanon providing primary healthcare, medication support, and emergency medical relief — directly comparable to SHF's Healthcare Program.
• Save the Children Lebanon: International NGO operating in Lebanon with a strong focus on child welfare, education, and orphan support — directly comparable to SHF's Orphan Sponsorship and Scholarship programs, but at much larger scale.

Direct peers

• Caritas Lebanon: Lebanese faith-based humanitarian NGO delivering healthcare, education, orphan support, relief aid, and community development — directly comparable program mix to SHF in the same Lebanese operating context.
• Lebanese Red Cross: National humanitarian organization delivering emergency relief, healthcare, and disaster response across Lebanon; SHF's Relief & Humanitarian Aid Program and Healthcare Program overlap with the LRC mandate.
• Amel Association International: Lebanese non-profit providing health, education, and sustainable development services to underprivileged communities across multiple Lebanese regions; closely mirrors SHF's beneficiary focus and program categories.

Others

• WaterAid: Global WASH-focused INGO; not directly operating Lebanon at SHF's scale but thematically comparable given SHF's flagship solar-powered water project serving 120,000+ beneficiaries.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SallaumHumanityFoundation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sallaum-humanity-foundation
• Instagraminstagram.com/sallaum.humanity.foundation

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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