Who We Are?
Unity for Humanity Foundation – Dar Al-Akram – Al-Madina Al-Fadila is a nonprofit development organization registered in the United States under 501(c)(3) status. The Foundation addresses the root causes of orphanhood and deprivation through an integrated model based on human dignity, empowerment, and sustainability, rather than temporary aid or fragmented solutions. The Foundation operates under the highest standards of governance, transparency, and administrative independence, within U.S. and international legal frameworks.
Our Story
From a Leaking Pot to a Global Mission
The seed of Unity for Humanity was planted in a modest Palestinian home where a young boy watched rainwater seep through a simple cooking pot. That boy was our founder, Saleh Nofal. In that moment, he understood a profound truth: when the structure is broken, everything inside eventually escapes.
Years later, as an orphan himself at age 15, Saleh experienced firsthand how traditional aid systems often mimic that leaking pot—pouring resources into lives with structural flaws, only to watch potential drain away through the cracks of fragmented care.
In 2025, with this hard-earned wisdom and a resolve to build differently, Unity for Humanity Foundation was officially established in the United States as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. We registered not just as another charity, but as a human reconstruction organization with a single purpose: to fix the fundamental structures of vulnerable lives before filling them with opportunity.
Our story is therefore not about creating a new service, but about redesigning the container of care itself. From that childhood kitchen to our Dar Al-Akram communities today, the lesson remains: lasting change requires sound foundations.
Our Philosophy
While traditional charities focus on filling immediate needs (adding water), we concentrate on repairing the human structure (fixing the pot). We believe poverty, trauma, and deprivation are not just about lacking resources—they're about flawed life systems that leak potential.
Fixing the Container, Not Just Adding Water
Our Three Principles:
1. Human Reconstruction Over Temporary Aid
We rebuild complete individuals, not just meet temporary needs.
2. Systemic Solutions Over Symptom Treatment
We address root causes and structural flaws, not just surface symptoms.
3. Sustainable Empowerment Over Perpetual Dependency
We create self-reliant contributors, not lifelong aid recipients.
Our Vision & Mission
Our Vision
We aspire to build a sustainable humanitarian development model that transforms individuals from aid recipients into independent, productive, and change-leading members of society. We envision a future where human dignity is preserved, and life is reshaped through strong foundations that ensure long-term impact and continuity.
Our Mission
Our mission is to rebuild the human being affected by orphanhood and deprivation through comprehensive development programs that extend from childhood to empowerment and independence. We are committed to providing: Integrated education Psychological and social support Human and skills development Vocational and economic empowerment with the goal of preparing individuals capable of self-reliance and meaningful contribution to their communities.
Our Core Values
Human Dignity as Foundation
We believe every individual possesses inherent worth that must be protected and nurtured, not earned or granted.
Sustainable Transformation
We commit to solutions that create lasting independence, breaking cycles of dependency rather than maintaining them.
Complete Transparency
We operate with openness in all matters—financial, operational, and impact-related—building trust through honesty.
Integrated Holistic Care
We address the whole person, recognizing that psychological, educational, and social needs are interconnected and must be treated simultaneously.
Our Model
Dar Al-Akram Ecosystem: Our Complete Solution
We reject the traditional orphanage model of segregated services. Instead, we've created integrated human ecosystems where all aspects of development occur simultaneously within nurturing communities.
What Makes Our Model Different?
- Not an orphanage → A complete life community
- Not temporary shelter → Long-term family-like environment
- Not fragmented services → Synchronized development programs
- Not creating dependency → Building pathways to independence
- Not charity-focused → Dignity-based empowerment
The Ecosystem Components:
- Safe residential communities
- On-site education facilities
- Psychological healing centers
- Vocational training workshops
- Leadership development programs
- Sustainability projects
- Cultural & recreational spaces
Voices from Our Partners & Supporters
These testimonials reflect the perspectives of partners and supporters who share our belief in dignity-driven, sustainable human development.
Impact & Stories
Real moments that reflect the impact of a human-centered development model.
Unity for Humanity Foundation is a U.S.-registered nonprofit organization dedicated to rebuilding the lives of children and individuals affected by orphanhood and deprivation. We work through an integrated, long-term human development model based on dignity, empowerment, and sustainability — not temporary aid or fragmented solutions.