The Alghanim family history in philanthropy goes back generations, starting in their home country of Kuwait and extending to the Arab world. Their philosophy is and has always been to lend a helping hand to families in need.

Situated on a family estate that once belonged to Kutayba’s father, Yusuf Alghanim, the location was once the private residence of the family, where they spent countless happy days in Souk El Ghareb – Lebanon. After the Lebanese civil war, Sir Kutayba Alghanim renovated their family residence and repurposed it to establish DIYA as a home for children in need. The estate was divided into spacious apartments, allowing children in need to live together as families. At DIYA, boys and girls grow and learn together as siblings, not strangers, sharing responsibilities as well as the joys and sorrows that are a part of everyday living.

Sir Kutayba Alghanim continues to provide financial and moral support for DIYA’s needs and growth in honor of his parents’ memory. Looking ahead, he aspires to expand its footprint into Kuwait and beyond, with the goal of addressing the needs of Arab children, wherever they may be. These efforts are especially pivotal today to our regional hegemony, with many Arab children living within war torn environments that threaten to limit their opportunities, both educational and otherwise. With the support of his current and future partners, whether inside or outside of DIYA, Sir Kutayba Alghanim seeks to realize his ambition and unlock the full potential of Arab youth.

Our Vision
Every child deserves a chance in life.
We believe that every child should live with a loving family, through support and education the child grows into a productive member of society.

Our Mission
To provide children with the opportunity to be the best versions of themselves by supporting their natural skills through formal and vocational education, with the hope that they will raise their own children in the same fashion.

Our Objectives
Give children, who are deprived of love, affection and family care, a chance to live a family life.
Ensure children receive a formal education and counseling to help them identify their career path in life.
Foster and stimulate our children’s creative growth and cognitive development by incorporating activities such as sports, music and art.
Provide monthly pocket money for each child to grasp the value of money.
Encourage children, once they have reached an appropriate age, to gain professional experience through summer jobs to start planning for their future and moving towards independence.
Create a spirit of community among our children, and help them identify their rights and duties as responsible citizens, through social activities.
Work with our donors to provide DIYA with the tools and resources needed to meet these objectives, while realizing that it is only through their support that we will be able to continue enhancing our capabilities, sustainability, and future aspirations.