A Legacy of Leadership and Service

Mrs. Nazik Rafik Hariri has dedicated her life to advancing education, strengthening healthcare, and safeguarding Lebanon’s social fabric. Through decades of humanitarian engagement, she has championed institutions that provide opportunity, dignity, and hope for generations of Lebanese families.

Her work stands as a continuation of a shared national vision, rooted in knowledge, compassion, and resilience.

Her Educational Vision Across Borders

Mrs. Nazik Rafik Hariri’s commitment to inclusive education extends beyond national boundaries. Guided by a belief that every child deserves dignity, opportunity, and specialized support when needed, she has led institutions dedicated to academic excellence and social inclusion across Lebanon and the Arab world.

In Lebanon, as President of the Rafik Hariri Foundation, she oversees a network of schools and Rafik Hariri University, advancing access to quality education and long-term institutional sustainability.

In Amman, she founded and leads the Nazik Al-Hariri Center for Special Education, a pioneering institution dedicated to children with diverse learning and developmental needs. The Center reflects her enduring vision: that inclusion is not charity, but a right.

A Shared Vision with Rafik Hariri

Together, Mrs. Nazik Hariri and Prime Minister Rafik Hariri laid the foundations for institutions that continue to serve Lebanon today. While Mr. Hariri advanced national reconstruction and education reform, Mrs. Hariri strengthened the humanitarian and social pillars that sustain communities.

Their partnership reflected a unified belief: that education and healthcare are the cornerstones of national progress.