| Formation | 2007 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Lina Sergie Attar |
| Founded at | Chicago |
| Legal status | Active |
| Website |
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The Karam Foundation is an aid organization which started in 2007 and focuses on helping those affected by the Syrian Civil War.
History
The Karam Foundation began as a food drive in the south side of Chicago, but after the Syrian Civil War started, they began focusing on helping Syrians. [1] They currently work across Syria, Turkey, Lebanon, and Jordan with refugee families from the conflict. [2] Projects have included starting schools, sponsoring refugee families, supporting small refugee owned businesses, supplying families within Syria with food and other necessities, and more. [3]
Karam is Arabic for generosity. [1]
Support and media attention
In 2017 Samantha Bee raised money for Karam on her show Full Frontal with Samantha Bee. [4] Karam has also been featured in Forbes, CBS, and The Chicago Tribune. [5] In 2019 the Karam Foundation was featured in an episode of Orange Is the New Black. [6]
References
- ^ a b "Karam Foundation Mission". Retrieved March 26, 2020.
- ^ "About Karam Foundation". Retrieved March 26, 2020.
- ^ "Resources For Those Asking "How Can I Help Refugees?"". Euphrates Institute. Retrieved March 26, 2020.
- ^ "Nasty Women: Meet Bad Dudes" Full Frontal with Samantha Bee
- ^ "Nonprofit Overview". Great Nonprofits. Retrieved March 26, 2020.
- ^ Karam Was on Orange Is the New Black!