Legacy (2009, Carrara marble) by Soraya Sarah Nazarian
THE YOUNES & SORAYA NAZARIAN FAMILY FOUNDATION
The Younes & Soraya Nazarian Family Foundation is dedicated to strengthening communities through four core pillars: Education, Arts & Culture, Empowering Women, and Health & Medicine. Giving back to the Jewish and Iranian roots of the family is central to the Foundation’s mission, shaping both our program priorities and our geographic focus on Los Angeles and Tel Aviv, Israel, as well as wherever the need is greatest.
The sculpture shown above, entitled Legacy, is situated at the entrance to the University of Haifa in Israel. Legacy embodies the spirit of the Foundation, which values the sharing of knowledge and the pursuit of education as catalysts for positive change.
Younes (z"l, of blessed memory) and Soraya Sarah Nazarian, 2015
YOUNES & SORAYA SARAH NAZARIAN
Younes (z"l, of blessed memory) and Soraya Sarah viewed themselves as vigilant stewards of a moral inheritancepassed down from their parents. They aspired to carry that legacy forward by sharing both values and resources for the benefit of future generations. Their deep commitment to philanthropy was shaped by personal experiences, beginning with their humble origins and the challenges they faced in Iran, which helped define their lives and purpose.
Ima (2007, bronze) by Soraya Sarah Nazarian
IMA FOUNDATION
The Ima Foundation aims to support the people of Israel by investing in their future. Its work focuses on education, the most important vehicle for narrowing the country's social and economic gaps, and on mental health and well-being, which are critical to strengthening the resilience of individuals and communities. Together, these efforts help ensure Israel's place among the world's leading nations.
OUR PARTNERS
Our mission is made possible through meaningful partnerships with organizations that share our values and vision. Together, we are building stronger communities in Los Angeles, Israel, and wherever the need is greatest.
Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts
California State University, Northridge (CSUN) Northridge, California
Younes & Soraya Nazarian Center for Israel Studies
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Los Angeles, California
