Our Lady of Hope Foundation for Education and Learning

Purpose
The Our Lady of Hope Foundation for Education and Learning was founded in 1987 on an initiative by Khalil Fattal & Fils.

The Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to provide financial support to under-privileged Lebanese students.

It was established by a ministerial decree issued by the Ministry of the Interior holding the number 145/ad dated October 8, 1987. It was declared of public interest by a presidential decree holding the number 7896 on January 30, 1996.

The Foundation aims at providing support and assistance by offering equal educational opportunities to under-privileged individuals aspiring to become active members in the Lebanese society.

Average Budget Distribution Profile
Assistance to students in vocational fields 25%
Assistance to students in primary schools 20%
Assistance to students of academic level 15%
Assistance to artistic and cultural activities 10%
Miscellaneous 20%
Reserve 10%

Membership
"Active Members" (agreed upon by the Administrative Committee) participate in the activities of the Foundation.
"Honorary Members" (individuals or companies) share in the aims of the Foundation through financial aid or professional assistance.

The Administrative Committee
The Administrative Committee is elected for a period of two years by all the active members. It meets regularly to plan activities and assign financial aid to the selected applicants. The present committee was elected on February 5, 2003, and is composed of the following members:

President: Mr. Hyam Mallat
Vice-President: Rev. Father Joseph Nassar, s.j.
Government Relations & Secretary: Mr. Joseph Kekwa
Treasurer: Mr. Bernard Fattal
Member: Ms. Joumana Beaini
Member: Mr. Khalil Fattal

Address
Head Office: Fattal Building, Jisr El Wati (Sin El Fil)
P.O. Box: 110 - 773 Riad El Solh, Beirut 1107 2060, Lebanon
Telephone: + 961 1 512 002
Fax: + 961 1 494 820