To realize more prosperous, inclusive, and resilient communities, the near EAST foundation (NEF) works with local partners to enable innovative, sustainable, community-LED economic and social development across the middle EAST, africa, and the caucasus. We support marginalized people and communities to cultivate new skills and to access resources, networks, and opportunities to shape a future where they CAN overcome vulnerability to poverty, economic and social inequity, conflict, climate change and environmental degradation.