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AKU (AL KAFAAT UNIVERSITY) is an inclusive, community-driven institution of higher education that serves Lebanese people's diverse needs. It provides open access to education and empowers students through innovative academic programming and applied experiential learning. AKU prepares students for the real world, a requisite for success as active economic contributors and vibrant society members. In 1957, Mr. Nadim Shwayri formed the non-profit organization, "Al-Kafaàt Foundation." The goal of Al-Kafaàt Foundation was twofold: First, to educate young children from socially disadvantaged backgrounds second, to educate and rehabilitate children with disabilities. Gradually, the organization grew and developed new services in light of the increasing demands for proper rehabilitation. In the mid-seventies, Mr. Nadim Shwayri institutionalized Al-Kafaàt to the guidance of an elected Board of Trustees. Al Kafaàt Foundation undertook to set up a University in 1995. This came as a part of the Foundation's overall strategies to support the Lebanese youth, after the success it has recorded in mainstreamed education, technical, and Vocational Rehabilitation. Al Kafaat University covers today around 18 fields of study in Business, Education, Arts, Advertising, and Technology. Al-Kafaàt has a campus that spreads over 60,000 square meters of land in the pine area of Ain-Saadeh, located 10 kilometers away from the capital city Beirut, and nine buildings consisting of 90 classrooms, 25 laboratories, 30 industrial workshops, 300 residential rooms, and a large number of multipurpose halls and sports areas. AKU (AL KAFAAT UNIVERSITY) is an inclusive, community-driven institution of higher education that serves Lebanese people's diverse needs. It provides open access to education and empowers students through innovative academic programming and applied experiential learning. AKU prepares students for the real world, a requisite for success as active economic contributors and vibrant society members. AKU is consistent in delivering education for the real world as a basis for social and economic betterment. While developing learning models that are responsive to market needs, AKU offers quality education to students regardless of social or economic backgrounds, learning differences, or individual educational needs.- AKU (AL KAFAAT UNIVERSITY) is an inclusive, community-driven institution of higher education that serves Lebanese people's diverse needs. It provides open access to education and empowers students through innovative academic programming and applied experiential learning. AKU prepares students for the real world, a requisite for success as active economic contributors and vibrant society members. In 1957, Mr. Nadim Shwayri formed the non-profit organization, "Al-Kafaàt Foundation." The goal of Al-Kafaàt Foundation was twofold: First, to educate young children from socially disadvantaged backgrounds second, to educate and rehabilitate children with disabilities. Gradually, the organization grew and developed new services in light of the increasing demands for proper rehabilitation. In the mid-seventies, Mr. Nadim Shwayri institutionalized Al-Kafaàt to the guidance of an elected Board of Trustees. Al Kafaàt Foundation undertook to set up a University in 1995. This came as a part of the Foundation's overall strategies to support the Lebanese youth, after the success it has recorded in mainstreamed education, technical, and Vocational Rehabilitation. Al Kafaat University covers today around 18 fields of study in Business, Education, Arts, Advertising, and Technology. Al-Kafaàt has a campus that spreads over 60,000 square meters of land in the pine area of Ain-Saadeh, located 10 kilometers away from the capital city Beirut, and nine buildings consisting of 90 classrooms, 25 laboratories, 30 industrial workshops, 300 residential rooms, and a large number of multipurpose halls and sports areas. AKU (AL KAFAAT UNIVERSITY) is an inclusive, community-driven institution of higher education that serves Lebanese people's diverse needs. It provides open access to education and empowers students through innovative academic programming and applied experiential learning. AKU prepares students for the real world, a requisite for success as active economic contributors and vibrant society members. AKU is consistent in delivering education for the real world as a basis for social and economic betterment. While developing learning models that are responsive to market needs, AKU offers quality education to students regardless of social or economic backgrounds, learning differences, or individual educational needs. View full university
