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.

Focus areas

Focus sectors

  • Education
  • Arts and culture

Focus populations

  • Young adults
  • Older adults
  • Seniors
  • Adolescents
  • Preteens
  • Children
  • Infants and toddlers
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Focus geographies

  • Africa
    • Uganda
  • Middle East
    • United Arab Emirates
  • South Asia
    • India
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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
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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)
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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

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