About Us
Ajialouna-US is a U.S.-registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established to extend nearly 30 years of proven humanitarian and educational impact by Ajialouna Lebanon to the United States.
Founded as a platform for the Lebanese diaspora and friends of Lebanon, Ajialouna-US mobilizes U.S.-based resources to deliver long-term, transparent, and high-impact solutions for Lebanon’s most urgent needs. While our mission is rooted in Ajialouna’s broader humanitarian legacy, our work in the United States begins with a clear and focused priority: protecting access to higher education for Lebanon’s youth.
Ajialouna-US operates with strong governance, financial transparency, and accountability, ensuring that every contribution entrusted to us is deployed responsibly and with measurable impact.
Our Mission
To empower Lebanon’s youth through education by ensuring equitable access to higher learning and safeguarding the future of an entire generation.
Ajialouna Lebanon: A Proven Legacy
Founded in 1995, Ajialouna Lebanon is a woman-led nonprofit organization widely recognized for its integrity, scale, and long-term commitment to vulnerable communities across Lebanon.
Over nearly three decades, Ajialouna Lebanon has delivered sustainable programs across education, healthcare, and social development, reaching tens of thousands of beneficiaries nationwide. Its impact includes:
10,500+ students supported across pre-university, vocational, and higher education
4,500+ university students sponsored through long-term scholarship programs
A 90% student retention rate, far exceeding national averages
1,344 surgeries covered and 20,000+ medical beneficiaries
55,000+ families reached through humanitarian assistance
Consistently rated “Excellent” in third-party financial transparency audits
This proven operational model, trusted partnerships, and disciplined financial oversight form the foundation upon which Ajialouna-US was built.
Leadership: Osman Minkara
Ajialouna-US was founded through a collaboration between Osman Minkara, Ghida Minkara, and Ajialouna Lebanon, uniting diaspora leadership with a trusted Lebanese institution.
Osman Minkara is an accomplished entrepreneur, financial strategist, and philanthropist with nearly three decades of experience in wealth management, investment strategy, and institutional advisory. He is the Founder and Managing Director of CIG Capital Advisors, where he has led the development of sophisticated wealth planning and asset allocation strategies for high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutions.
Over the course of his career, Osman has raised and managed more than $1 billion across public and private investments in healthcare, real estate, and technology. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Wayne State University, an Advanced Management Program (AMP) from Oxford University, and a joint Executive MBA from New York University, the London School of Economics, and HEC Paris.
Beyond his professional career, Osman has served on the boards of several organizations, including Aldara Medical Corporation, Generation One, Zino, and the Wayne State University Executive Board. His insights on finance and leadership have been featured on CBS, ABC, and in publications such as Forbes and MarketWatch.
A longstanding supporter of Ajialouna Lebanon, Osman’s deep belief in its humanitarian and educational mission—combined with his commitment to responsible philanthropy—led him to help establish Ajialouna-US, expanding Ajialouna’s impact to the United States.
Our Values
Integrity
We act with honesty, trust, and accountability in everything we do.
Equity
We are committed to addressing inequalities and ensuring fair access to opportunity.
Transparency
We openly share our impact, finances, and progress
Respect & Inclusion
We value diversity, foster mutual respect, and collaborate across cultures.
Impact
We focus on delivering meaningful, measurable results that transform lives.
Community
We prioritize people—those we serve and those who serve alongside us.
Looking Ahead
While higher education is our starting point, Ajialouna-US’s long-term vision aligns with Ajialouna’s broader humanitarian mission. As the organization grows, Ajialouna-US will expand its support to include healthcare access and socio-economic resilience programs, always guided by the same principles of transparency, accountability, and measurable impact.
Ajialouna-US is not just about aid. It is about protecting potential, preserving dignity, and investing in Lebanon’s future.