Tawakkol
Karman Foundation
Tawakkol Karman Foundation is an international non-governmental organization established on December 20, 2016, by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Tawakkol Abdel-Salam Karman. The Foundation aims to achieve sustainable development and build peace by empowering communities in the fields of education, health, infrastructure, and the economy, while also strengthening the role of women and youth in leadership and public life. Our work is grounded in the values of democracy, the rule of law, and human rights as the pillars for achieving inclusive development, stability, and peace.
TKF
Believes
In
Our values and principles are rooted in freedom, solidarity, and peace as the foundation for impactful and sustainable action. We also uphold democracy, the rule of law, and equitable development as essential pathways to creating meaningful change in the lives of individuals and communities, in a way that reinforces human rights and human dignity.
Mission
Tawakkol Karman Foundation strives, through a clear and purposeful mission, to serve as a global model in civil action and peacebuilding by advancing community development, promoting education and health, and supporting economic empowerment. We are committed to enabling women to take on leadership roles within their communities while respecting the cultural context of each society. The Foundation is also dedicated to fostering a culture of democracy and good governance as key drivers of tangible change in people’s lives and mindsets.
Development
Democracy and Peacebuilding
Violence resulting from all forms of conflicts, negatively affects individuals and societies. Armed conflicts in several countries in the world, especially in the Middle East, leads to the loss of many lives, displacing them, violating the rule of law, and nullifying their right to live in security, freedom, and dignity. These destructive effects necessitate work on intensive programs that establish real and sustainable peace for all people.