A world where women & girls achieve their ambitions

Discover Meem Foundation

A philanthropic
foundation

Meem Foundation was launched in 2023 by UAE-based philanthropist, Muna Easa Al Gurg. At Meem Foundation, we believe in a holistic, innovative approach in addressing the unique challenges faced by women and girls in the Middle East & North Africa.

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Challenging the
gender gap

Women in the Middle East make up half of the total population. Despite improvements, a deep gender gap persists across the region. Aside from life expectancy and education attainment, men outpace women in nearly all human development indicators, including labour market participation, political participation, economic empowerment and access to justice.

More agency, voice, and choice

Innovative solutions, flexible capital

Aligned with UN SDG 5 gender equality

Our Approach

At Meem Foundation, we believe in creating sustainable social change in the lives of women and girls in the Middle East & North Africa.

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strategic
philanthropy

Impact-driven giving is evidence-based, premised on data, requires creative planning, agile execution and diligent follow-through in order to achieve intended results. Our efforts encompass a wide range of practices from traditional grants through to more novel ways of generating impact. Our focus is evidence-based as we work with organisations to understand and address the root cause of the issue we are supporting.

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What We Do

We invest in strategic philanthropic initiatives that help bridge the gender gap.

1Economic
Empowerment

Creating pathways for women and girls to achieve economic empowerment by funding the future of work, education and training programs.

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2Healthcare Access
& Awareness

2Healthcare Access
& Awareness

To ensure women and girls have access to safe healthcare facilities and while enhancing overall health awareness.​

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1Economic
Empowerment

Creating pathways for women and girls to achieve economic empowerment by funding the future of work, education and training programs.

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2Healthcare Access
& Awareness

2Healthcare Access
& Awareness

To ensure women and girls have access to safe healthcare facilities and while enhancing overall health awareness.​

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Touch

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