The Karam Foundation is an aid organization which started in 2007 and focuses on helping those affected by the Syrian Civil War.
| Formation | 2007 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Lina Sergie Attar |
| Founded at | Chicago |
| Legal status | Active |
| Website | www |
History
editThe 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
editIn 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
edit- ^ 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!