We are an advisory, advocacy, and grant-making organization dedicated to building better communities by enabling the growth and advancement of individuals. We advise and invest in seven areas of social change that build, inform, and strengthen the individual. Our focus areas include: ADVANCEMENT OF PHILANTHROPY + VOLUNTEERISM We focus our efforts on strengthening diaspora communities, and helping young people cultivate the lifelong habit of giving—areas that instill a philanthropic ethic for future generations. EDUCATION We invest in forward thinking programs that celebrate and deliver individual learning and leadership opportunities. In addition, we sponsor individuals of Persian heritage in their pursuit of higher learning in the fields of economic policy. ENTREPRENEURSHIP We invest in organizations that cultivate entrepreneurial thinking, problem-solving, and opportunity globally. DEBATE + ADVOCACY We enable the exploration and development of social policy that is focused on creating better outcomes, by investing in organizations that fuel conversation, policy-making, and social action. PREVENTION OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE We support organizations that are focused on preventing abuse through institutional programs and media that provide tools for identifying potential threats and acting accordingly. ADVANCEMENT OF WOMEN + GIRLS We support organizations that provide mentorship and create opportunities for girls and women who need encouragement for the path they’re on, or support to change course. CRISIS MANAGEMENT + REBUILDING We support organizations that focus on the health and healing of communities in transition so that life in these areas can return to a productive, peaceful, and promising future. For more information please see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_HAND_Foundation
