Azahir

Programs

1. During the tax year Azahir implemented a Ramadan Eid humanitarian assistance program serving refugee children and families in Lebanon. With support from a Kinder USA grant and individual donors the organization distributed food assistance hosted community iftar meals and provided seasonal support to vulnerable households. The program reached underserved refugee families facing food insecurity and economic hardship. Activities promoted community cohesion dignity and direct relief to children and parents during a period of heightened financial strain. These activities were also including other traditional Islamic holidays throughout the year.

   $60,000 spent
   61% of program spending

2. During the tax year Azahir expanded its program operations by relocating to a larger community education center in Lebanon increasing classroom capacity and strengthening its ability to deliver structured educational and psychosocial programming to refugee children at no charge. The new facility provided additional instructional space improved scheduling for youth development activities and dedicated areas for psychosocial support services. This expansion enhanced overall program infrastructure improved learning conditions and increased the number of children who could be served safely and consistently. The relocation also supported the continuation and growth of Azahirs ongoing education programming reinforcing the organizations long-term mission to expand access to quality education and emotional support services for underserved refugee communities.

   $19,970 spent
   20% of program spending

3. During the tax year Azahir implemented its 2025 Summer Camps Program across three locations in Lebanon: Beddawi Camp Nahr el Bared Camp and Tel Maayan Village. In partnership with KinderUSA the program delivered structured Arts & Culture Sports Education and Intensive Psycho-Social Support PSS activities to vulnerable children. In the first weeks alone the program generated over 1,800 cumulative child participations across the three sites. Daily reach ranged from 60-100 children in Beddawi 60-80 children in Nahr el Bared and 100-220 children in Tel Maayan. Program outcomes included: Improved emotional regulation and confidence Increased cooperation and peer engagement Measurable improvements in literacy and classroom participation Development of fine motor skills and artistic ability Advanced PSS sessions addressed conflict resolution anger management and resilience-building while arts theater traditional embroidery sports and education activities fostered creativity and community cohesion. The Summer Camps Program served as a stabilizing and developmental intervention for children facing displacement poverty and social tension reinforcing Azahirs mission to provide education and…

   $19,033 spent
   19% of program spending

The 3 programs described on its FY2025 Form 990-EZ. Program spending in total: $99,003.