Our Story
""You can do it, you will be a director someday.""
These were Krystel’s final words of encouragement to a young child in need as she handed him her old laptop and taught him how to access online classes. It was on the 4th of August 2020, a few hours before the infamous Beirut explosion that tragically took her life along with hundreds of others.
For her story to inspire generations, her legacy to live on and her smile to brighten our lives, Krystel’s family and friends have created the Krystel El-Adm Foundation, KEAF.
Krystel was unique in her positivity, her beaming smile and her constant acts of kindness. She impacted so many lives with her infectious love and generosity.
In June 2021, KEAF was launched to remember Krystel, to share her story and continue to spread her love.
At KEAF we believe that every child has the right to LEARN, DREAM and ACHIEVE their full potential.
We are proud of what we have achieved since 2021; our mission is to continue to grow KEAF. To date we have helped thousands of children across Lebanon by covering their school tuition fees, distributing school supplies and books and organising Christmas events and Summer Camps for disadvantaged children. We have invested in many sustainable projects; KEAF has funded and renovated school libraries, equipped schools with computer rooms, helped students attend after school care and installed solar panels to help schools become self-sufficient and remain operational.
More schools are closing in Lebanon than ever before, more children are being left behind and are not allowed to have their basic rights met. Education is not a luxury, families should not have to choose between putting food on the table or sending their child to school, EDUCATION is a must.
By supporting KEAF we can keep more children in schools and give them the education they deserve.
Our Mission
Empowering children through education for a brighter future
Our Vision
Giving children the opportunity to discover and unleash their full potential, teaching them how to unlock a better and a brighter future.
Our Mission
We believe that every child has the right to LEARN, DREAM and ACHIEVE their full potential. At KEAF we are working to improve access to education by providing low-income communities with the needed tools, support, and capabilities (LEARN program). Our scope of work includes offering stimulating enrichment programs to help children develop their leadership, as well as their cognitive and socio-emotional skills (DREAM & GROW programs). We also collaborate with local NGOS to ensure the basic needs of food, health, and shelter to our families. (FULFILL program)
Our Goals & Approach
At the Krystel El Adm Foundation, our goal is to create lasting, positive change by supporting children, youth, and families through education and social development. We work to expand opportunities, strengthen communities, and promote dignity for all. Our approach is based on compassion, collaboration, and transparency. By partnering with local schools, organizations, and community leaders, we develop practical, sustainable initiatives that respond to real needs and empower people to build a better future.
Our Programs
Comprehensive approaches to support children's educational journey
LEARN
Learn Program
GIVE CHILDREN THE TOOLS AND MEANS TO LEARN (Tuition, books, e-learning kit).
GROW
Grow Program
DEVELOP NEW SKILLS: Organise enrichment programs (storytelling, summer camps, STEM activities) to help children develop their leadership, confidence and life skills.
DREAM
Dream Program
ENCOURAGE NEW AMBITIONS: Provide children with a space to explore, create and be inspired (the KEAF center).
FULFILL
Fulfill Program
ENSURE THE BASIC NEEDS THROUGHOUT THE JOURNEY: A child cannot study on an empty stomach. Due to the unprecedented and dramatic financial crisis that Lebanon is facing, the Foundation will partner with other NGOs to support struggling families with their basic needs (food, health, and shelter).
Our Team
