Since 2004, Alfanar has been reshaping social and economic development models in the Arab world one founder, one social enterprise, one community at a time.
Arab Learning Initiative is launched in the UK by Tarek Ben Halim, as the first venture philanthropy organisation for the Arab World.
We invest in the fearless, rule-breaking social entrepreneurs who challenge the status quo and seek innovative, scalable solutions to the region’s structural challenges.
We envision creating an impact economy with social enterprises and partners delivering on an over-size purpose: leading positive, systemic social change and achieving sustainable financial impact.
We follow rigorous transparency when reporting on our grantees, funds deployment and the dual focus on financial and social impact across our portfolio.

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United Kingdom
Jordan
Lebanon
Egypt
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United Kingdom
Co-Director
Jordan
Co-Director
Lebanon
Lebanon Country Director
Egypt
Investment Director
Egypt
Egypt Country Director
Egypt
Head of Finance
Lebanon
Programme Manager
Jordan
Social Investment Manager
Lebanon
Portfolio Manager
Egypt
Finance and Investment Manager
United Kingdom
Communications Manager
Lebanon
Portfolio Manager
Jordan
Portfolio Manager
United Kingdom
Impact Manager
Jordan
Portfolio Manager
Jordan
Programme Manager
Lebanon
Finance Officer
Jordan
Impact Officer
Jordan
Impact Officer
Jordan
Finance Officer
Lebanon
Impact Officer
Egypt
Impact Officer
Jordan
Programme Coordinator