DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION INTERNATIONALs' purpose is to bring people from around the world together in long-lasting friendships. DFI is a faith-based organization and our vision is to take the reference for our work from the Life and Teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as recorded in the Holy Books. His words and way of life inspire our goal to befriend and serve our fellow men. Our strategies are Humanitarian work, Education, Conferences, Cultural Events and Exchange Programs.
East-West Connections
Often we have visitors from the US or Europe over in Beirut which gives wonderful opportunities to exchange information and to connect them with our relational network in the region. This ...
Eye Clinics in the Middle-East
Dear friends, What if you couldn't see this picture well? What if you had a vision reduced to 20% or less and no-one to go to? That's were we want to make a difference! For the coming 18 months ...
DFI runs successful Eye Surgery Camp in Sanaa’, Yemen
Dr. Janak Shaw, Ophthalmologist/Surgeon and member of the DFI Board of Directors writes:“I landed into Sanaa’, Yemen on Friday, April 16th to ...
IRS Approves Non-Profit Status
As Board of Directors we are pleased to announce that Development Foundation International has received official notice from the U.S. Internal Revenue Service that we have been approved for non-profit status which allows us to issue a tax exempt receipt for donations to DFI from U.S. citizens and U.S. Registered organizations. We would like to ...
DFI receives important endorsement
An important step towards recognition and growth is to receive public support from our international friends. Tony Hall is one of them and we are pleased to announce his endorsement. He says: I have visited the work in Lebanon of my friends at the Development Foundation International. ...
Our friends at INMA Foundation in Lebanon SEE International
A non-profit humanitarian organization that provides medical, surgical, and educational services.