Established in 2018 by the Hanna family, the Elias Hanna Foundation supports cultural, charitable, social and educational initiatives for Assyrian communities and immigrants worldwide, including local communities in Syria.
Opportunity through education
Inspired by Elias Hanna’s belief in philanthropy and learning, the foundation places education at the heart of its work. It seeks to help people with limited opportunities develop the skills, tools and knowledge to pursue their ambitions.
The family’s shared commitment guides initiatives that connect educational opportunity with social well-being and cultural continuity.
Education
Academic tutoring and skills-development initiatives support learners at different stages of their education.
Explore programsLiving heritage
Language, music and folklore activities help connect younger generations with their cultural traditions.
Discover cultural workCommunity
The foundation’s published activities include educational discussions and community-awareness sessions.
Explore activitiesLeadership and stewardship
The foundation’s published governance structure includes a Board of Trustees and a Board of Directors. Its family leadership includes founder Elias Hanna and his sons, Ninos and Sargon, alongside leaders from the American Assyrian community.
The foundation’s published description uses “Assyrian” inclusively across its listed communities and denominations: Chaldeans, Aramaic, Syriac, Maronites and Romans.
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