In the News
JFF Supports Local CLE Refugee Communities
The Junaid Family Foundation is pleased to announce the award of grants to three exceptional local nonprofit organizations dedicated to supporting refugee populations in our community. These grants are a testament to our commitment to fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for those seeking to make a home in our city.
Grant Award to Greater Cleveland Food Bank
The Junaid Family Foundation is proud to announce a grant to the Greater Cleveland Food Bank (GCFB) in support of their Nourishing Beginnings program. This initiative is aimed at addressing the dire food insecurity issues that plague pregnant individuals in Cuyahoga County, which have significantly contributed to the county’s persistently high infant mortality rates.
Strides Toward Health Equity in Pakistan
This past summer JFF Chair, Ansir Junaid, joined Donald Blome, the US Ambassador to Pakistan, and other leaders and officials from both the USA and Pakistan to solidify ongoing support for Pakistan’s maternal and child health, including formalization of the US Ambassador’s pledge to combat malnutrition in Pakistan.
JFF Joins in Welcoming Refugees to Cleveland
The Junaid Family Foundation is proud to partner with Global Cleveland for Welcoming Week 2023, taking place September 8th-17th.
Navigating the AI Boom with Success
While artificial intelligence may not be top of mind when discussing philanthropy and the work of private foundations, perhaps it should be a part of the mix. Our Chairman, Ansir Junaid, was recently invited by “Smart Business” magazine to shed light on the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the modern business landscape.
JFF Expands US Program Team
We are delighted to announce the newest addition to the Junaid Family Foundation (JFF) team: Julie Novario, US Program Officer.
Call for Proposals: Supporting Greater Cleveland Refugee Community
JFF is currently seeking applications from relevant 501(C)3 organizations to support programming designed to improve the likelihood for success of refugee populations that reside in Greater Cleveland, Ohio by addressing critical needs in one or more identified areas.
Philanthropy Amplifies Entrepreneurial Impact
Entrepreneurs make great philanthropists. It comes naturally to this group, and efforts have a profound impact. Our trustee, Ansir Junaid, was recently invited to share his thoughts with “Smart Business” readers on the entrepreneur’s role in philanthropy.
Insights from the World Health Summit Regional Meeting: A Call for Renewed Trust
The Junaid Family Foundation, along with the World Health Organization, and YouTube Health, was a proud sponsor of the World Health Summit Regional Meeting 2023 which occurred earlier this month on 13 April. The World Health Summit is a unique forum that brings together stakeholders representing politics, science, and the private sector to learn about and discuss critical global health issues.
The Junaids Share with Global Cleveland All About The Foundation
The Foundation has been very busy in the short time since our establishment, leaving many to wonder who is The Junaid Family Foundation and how they are generating meaningful impact. To resolve this mystery, Sufia and Ansir Junaid sat down with Global Cleveland to talk all about our new organization.
Achieving Critical Standard of Care for Pregnancy in Humanitarian Settings
With maternal nutrition statistics around the world moving in the wrong direction, The Junaid Family Foundation’s Jackie Sanders sat down with Caitlin Welsh from CSIS and representatives from UNICEF, UNRWA, and Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies to discuss the use of MMS in humanitarian settings.
JFF Endorses Squash's Move Towards Gender Equality
The Junaid Family Foundation is delighted to have participated in the PSA Women’s World Championship as the event’s title sponsor. We applaud this event and PSA Women’s World Championship for setting a high bar that increases women’s leadership in the future of sports.
JFF Chair Speaks at USAID US-Pakistani Diaspora Engagement Conference
Ansir Junaid, Chairman of the Junaid Family Foundation, was an invited speaker at the US-Pakistani Diaspora Engagement Conference hosted by the United States Agency for International Aid (USAID).
Supporting Pregnant Women in Pakistan
Under-nutrition and anemia impact maternal and infant health in Pakistan—problems compounded by catastrophic floods. The Junaid Family Foundation and Kirk Humanitarian are striving to stabilize the situation.
JFF Key Sponsor of the 2024 PAMG
CLEVELAND – Greater Cleveland Sports Commission announced the 2024 Pan-American Masters Games (PAMG) will be held on July 12-21, 2024 in Northeast Ohio. This multisport event for athletes is expected to be the largest international gathering in Northeast Ohio’s history.
Micronutrient Supplements for 2m Women Planned
A plan has been finalized to provide micro-nutrient supplementation (MMS) to over 2 million pregnant women. In this regard, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Health Dr. Faisal Sultan received a senior delegation from Junaid Family Foundation to finalise the programme.
Multi Micronutrient Supplementation for Pregnant Women
Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Health received a senior delegation of the Junaid Family Foundation on the auspicious occasion of finalizing plans for a Multi Micronutrient Supplementation (MMS) program for pregnant women in Pakistan.
Foreign Minister’s Honors List
The Pakistan Foreign ministry office has recognized Mr. Junaid along with 85 other overseas Pakistanis within the Foreign Affairs Honors List for their work to support COVID-19 relief efforts.
Our Mission
Change communities for the better with the aim of forever
Our foundation was conceived around our passion and commitment to empower vulnerable populations, especially women, adolescents, and children, to reach new levels of economic and social growth and stability to transform generational poverty and sow the seeds of future prosperity.
Our Approach
Program engagement designed around what it takes to generate the biggest impact
JFF funded programs are designed and supported to ensure impact goals are met whether that is delivering skids of hand sanitizer across town or planning the shipment and distribution of a container of prenatal vitamins to sail halfway across the world and into the hands of health officials. Support only counts when it works.
Our Approach
Program engagement designed around what it takes to generate the biggest impact
JFF funded programs are designed and supported to ensure impact goals are met whether that is delivering skids of hand sanitizer across town or planning the shipment and distribution of a container of prenatal vitamins to sail halfway across the world and into the hands of health officials. Support only counts when it works.
Our Focus & Work
Healthcare &
Development
Create a stronger start
Supporting interventional programs and clinical research to advance health outcomes
EDUCATION &
SOCIETY
Build roads to open minds
Expanding access to schools in rural Pakistan and other underserved areas
EQUITY &
DIVERSITY
Level the field
Funding programs that generate visibility and opportunity for women and children
Civic
Engagement
Grow vibrant communities
Embracing programs that promote local community vitality and economic prosperity
Organizations we support
