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MFA works with Makassed on scholarships, hospital care, women’s vocational training, and monthly food parcels for families in Lebanon.
- 500
- Students
- 220
- Patients
- 500
- Food parcels
- 25
- Women trained
- Ward El Makassed
About Us
Who we are
The Makassed Foundation of America (MFA) is a non-profit philanthropic organization created in 1999 to support the underprivileged communities in Lebanon.
MFA supports education, healthcare, and family assistance in Lebanon through Makassed Philanthropic Islamic Association of Beirut.
What we do
See the programsThe programs on this site come from that partnership: vocational training for women, school and university scholarships, monthly food parcels with clothes and blankets, and patient support at Makassed Hospital.
Campaigns we are working on
Education is where hope begins
Together, we support Lebanon's needy students.
Through Oct 1, 2027
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Blog
All storiesSep 30, 2026
What MFA was created to support
MFA was created in 1999 for underprivileged communities in Lebanon, through the programs published on this site.
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Where to read the annual reports
The reports page lists 2021, 2024, and 2025. Open one to turn the pages or download the PDF.
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Choose a cause before you give
The four causes are the programs. The reports are the yearly files. A gift still needs a cause or the general fund.
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