About us

Our story began with a family and a promise

Beyond Borders Global Foundation was founded in Canada by family members who wanted to bring nutritious meals, care and hope to people facing hunger and hardship, beginning in Lebanon and Gaza.

How it started

“Every act of kindness can create meaningful and lasting change.”

The belief behind everything we do

Beyond Borders Global Foundation was founded in Canada by family members united by a shared purpose: to serve humanity without borders.

The Foundation responds to the needs of children, orphans, people with disabilities and vulnerable families affected by hunger, poverty, displacement and limited access to essential support.

Our humanitarian journey began in Lebanon and Gaza, where our early efforts focused on providing nutritious meals and emergency assistance to communities in need. Our vision extends across the Middle East, Africa and other underserved communities, with a commitment to advancing food security, education, healthcare, clean water and disability support.

Everything we do is guided by compassion, dignity, transparency and responsible community partnership.

Meet the founders

Three family members, one shared purpose. Zafiirah, Farzanah and Khalil started Beyond Borders to bring care and hope to people facing hardship, wherever they are.

Zafiirah, co-founder

Zafiirah

Co-founder

Farzanah, co-founder

Farzanah

Co-founder

Khalil Elhindi

Co-founder

Why we exist

Our mission

To serve humanity without borders by providing nutritious meals, emergency assistance and lasting support to children, orphans, people with disabilities and vulnerable families, always with compassion, dignity and transparency.

Our vision

A world where no child, family or person in need is left without food, care or hope. Beginning in Lebanon and Gaza, we aim to reach the Middle East, Africa and other underserved communities through sustainable programs built with trusted local partners.

The values that guide us

Four commitments shape every meal we serve and every decision we make.

Compassion

We lead with care, meeting every person with empathy and understanding.

Dignity

We honour the worth of every person we serve, in how we help and in how we speak about them.

Transparency

We are open about how donations are used and share honest updates about our work.

Responsible partnership

We work with trusted local partners, and stay accountable for how support reaches people.

What we do

We are starting with the most urgent needs, and building toward programs that create lasting change.

Our work today

Active now in Lebanon and Gaza

Food assistance

Preparing and distributing nutritious meals to people and families facing hunger.

Emergency assistance

Providing urgent relief to families affected by crisis and displacement.

Where we are heading

Programs we plan to develop as the foundation grows:

We support

How we aim to work

As we grow, these principles will shape how we serve communities and use every donation.

Working directly with communities

Working directly with the communities we serve, so help reaches people quickly and respectfully.

Meals prepared with care

Preparing and distributing meals ourselves for the people who need them most.

Trusted local partners

Collaborating with trusted local partners who understand the needs of their communities.

Programs that last

Developing sustainable programs that strengthen lives, restore hope and create opportunities.

Where we work

Our journey began in Lebanon and Gaza. As we grow, we plan to reach more communities across the Middle East, Africa and beyond.

Lebanon

Active now: nutritious meals and emergency assistance

Gaza

Active now: nutritious meals and emergency assistance

Middle East and Africa

Planned as we grow

Be part of our story

Your support helps us bring meals, care and hope to families who need it most.