Faizal and Shabana Foundation
The Faizal and Shabana Foundation was founded by UAE-based entrepreneurs Faizal and Shabana Kottikollon in 2007, following the part-sale of their business, KEF Holdings. The family-run organisation funds the rehabilitation of public schools in India, in addition to social development programmes, medical research and university scholarships. The foundation also invests in humanitarian relief, and supports low-income workers in the UAE. The foundation is registered in Bangalore, India.
- Organisation type Family foundation
- Year founded 2007
- Headquartered Dubai, UAE
- Registration India
- Website http://www.faizalshabana.org
Focus areas
Focus sectors
- Education
- Arts and culture
Focus populations
- Young adults
- Older adults
- Seniors
- Adolescents
- Preteens
- Children
- Infants and toddlers
Focus geographies
Africa
- Uganda
Middle East
- United Arab Emirates
South Asia
- India
Grantees
- Care and Caress
- School for Life
- American University of Sharjah
- Al Jalila Foundation
- All Indian Association of Welfare of Artisans and Craftsmen
- Government of Tamil Nadu
- Government of Kerala
- Partners in Change
Programmes
- School building and rehabiltiation programme (India)
- Krishnagiri community project (India)
- Teacher training (India)
- Humanitarian response progammes (India, Nepal, Philippines, Haiti)
- University scholarship programme (UAE)
- Education programming (Uganda)
- Women's welfare (India)
- Medical research grants (UAE)
- Charitable donations to needy individuals (UAE)
Financials
Funding model
- Corporate
- Private
Primary funders
- Kottikollon family
- KEF Holdings
Types of funding and awards
- Cash grants
- Foundation-administered programme awards
- Grants to Individuals
In-kind gifts
- Donated equipment
- Pro bono services
- Employee volunteer services
Operations
Key staff
- Dr. Joseph Sebastian, director
Board members
- Faizal Kotikollen
- Shabana Faizal
Contact details
- +91 80 863 27007
- info@faizalshabana.org
- http://www.faizalshabana.org
- 363, 19th Main Road 1st Block, Rajaji Nagar Bangalore 560 010