Khalifa International Foundation for Humanitarian Work launches in Benghazi, rolling out operations across Libya and neighbouring border areas
Libya – The Khalifa International Foundation for Humanitarian Work has formally announced its launch in Libya and the wider region, unveiling a development-oriented approach centred on safeguarding human dignity, according to a press statement dated 10 February 2026.
Honorary patronage and headquarters
The foundation said it was established under the honorary patronage of Field Marshal Saddam Haftar, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Libyan Arab Armed Forces, who serves as its honorary president. Describing itself as a Libyan non-governmental organisation, the foundation said it is headquartered in Benghazi, with activities planned across Libya and in adjacent border areas, focusing on supporting the most vulnerable and affected groups.
A staged model that begins with essentials
The foundation outlined a phased operational model placing people’s needs at the centre of its work. It said the initial stage prioritises the fundamentals of safety and daily stability through clean drinking water, food assistance, healthcare and other essential services. In a subsequent stage, it aims to strengthen social cohesion by supporting community initiatives and engaging young people to reinforce a sense of belonging and shared responsibility.
Livelihoods and long-term self-reliance
As stability takes hold, the foundation said it will focus on enabling individuals to rebuild capabilities, restore confidence and generate sustainable income through vocational training as well as financial and technical support for micro-projects—an approach it said is designed to help vulnerable families move from reliance on aid to self-reliance and constructive participation in their communities.
Executive CEO: a vulnerability index and a study on extreme poverty
Mohammed Al-Majbri, the foundation’s Chief Executive Officer, said the organisation has developed a “vulnerability assessment index” based on comprehensive criteria that consider household income, access to vital essentials such as drinking water and food, and health and social conditions. He added that the index gives specific priority to groups such as widows to ensure assistance reaches those most in need. Al-Majbri also said the foundation has launched a study to determine the extreme poverty line in Libya, describing it as the first publicly announced study of its kind, and said the methodology is intended to address the drivers of vulnerability and support a transition from assistance dependency to self-reliance.
Partnerships and shared responsibility
The foundation said it is working with local and international institutions, specialists in humanitarian and development fields, and strategic partners who share the conviction that emergency humanitarian response must be linked to longer-term resilience-building. It added that, through this cooperation-driven approach and shared responsibility, it aims to contribute to a more secure and stable future for communities in Libya and the region.
Core pillars
The foundation said its programmes will centre on water security and infrastructure, strengthening healthcare systems, meeting essential needs and shelter requirements, and transforming livelihoods—framing its mission as moving from relief to recovery, and from recovery to long-term opportunity.
