About us

Mission

We embrace the process of educating, empowering and encouraging. Our mission is to empower individuals of all backgrounds through education, by providing them with the tools, resources, and opportunities necessary to realize their full potential. Central to our mission is the belief that strong communities are built upon a foundation of empowered individuals. Through our unwavering dedication to education, empowerment, and encouragement, we strive to enhance individual well-being and cultivate the collective health and resilience of our communities.

Vision

At ILFO, we believe that everyone should have equal access to resources regardless of gender, race, and age. Our projects are designed to address the multifaceted needs of our communities, with a strong emphasis on promoting mental & physical vitality and social cohesion. By increasing awareness on social & systemic issues, we give members of our community the tools to address a wide variety of obstacles.

 

Our vision is not just a distant ideal—it is a call to action via our mission—inspiring us to work tirelessly towards creating a more equitable society.

Board of Directors

  • Executive Director: Mastoureh Alvandkouhy
  • President: Matin Atapour
  • Vice President: Shima Hassanzadeh
  • Treasurer: Hamid Atapour
  • Secretary: Cosmina Silvia-Nistor
  • Member: Agnès Kangala
  • Member: Afsane Nikaein
  • Member: Dave Di Palma