We act to change lives.
The Bassoul Dignity Foundation provides solutions and supports people in need by offering second chances for them to build a dignified life.
Our Programs
Relief Oven
In response to the needs of 100 million homeless people in the world, the Bassoul Dignity Foundation developed a stove for refugees and displaced people, to enable them to cook for themselves and their families.
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Micro-Loans
We enable people in need to work their own way out of poverty by providing microloans to achieve their dreams. We offer them the opportunity to start successful businesses; building independence and financial resilience to regain back their dignity.
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Sewing Machines
We empower women by providing sewing machines in refugees camps, for women to learn a skill and in turn be independent.
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Support Drug Rehabilitation
We help organizations that provide services to those willing to overcome addiction. We want to help them build a healthy society.
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Life Skill Education
The goal of the foundation is to create an education program that addresses promotions of self-empowerment, prevention of alcohol and drug abuse, and reintegration back into society.
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Saving Lives
We, at the BDF, are saving lives by helping people in need of medical support.
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Providing water purification equipment to disaster-hit areas
The foundation delivered hundreds of those water purifiers to refugee camps and to Puerto Rico right after hurricane Maria.
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Our Challenges Are
> Provide them with tools to survive
> Provide them with an education
> Overcome temptation from previous lifestyle
> Ability to aspire to something better
> Reduce Recidivism
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