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LWFM works at the intersection of legal awareness, social equity, and community engagement. The foundation focuses on improving accessibility of institutional processes, strengthening understanding of rights and responsibilities, and supporting constructive interaction between civil society, professionals, and organizations.
LWFM operates as an intermediary and enabling organization. Rather than providing direct services or legal representation, the foundation facilitates access, supports responsible guidance, and encourages collaboration across sectors. Through this role, LWFM aims to contribute to durable, inclusive, and just social frameworks.
WHO WE ARE
Legal Welfare For Minorities is an independent non-profit foundation based in the Netherlands, focused on advancing inclusion, justice, and social connection within society.
Founded in 2013, LWFM was established from the recognition that exclusion and inequality often arise not from the absence of rights, but from gaps in access, understanding, and connection between individuals, communities, and institutions. Over time, this insight has shaped LWFM’s development into a foundation that operates at a structural and societal level.
LWFM works at the intersection of legal awareness, social equity, and community engagement. The foundation focuses on improving accessibility of institutional processes, strengthening understanding of rights and responsibilities, and supporting constructive interaction between civil society, professionals, and organizations.
LWFM operates as an intermediary and enabling organization. Rather than providing direct services or legal representation, the foundation facilitates access, supports responsible guidance, and encourages collaboration across sectors. Through this role, LWFM aims to contribute to durable, inclusive, and just social frameworks.
LWFM is guided by the principle that access to justice and social participation should not be limited by background, origin, or institutional complexity.
OUR MISSION
The foundation adopts a preventive and enabling approach, focusing on:
Legal and societal awareness
Accessibility of institutional processes
Responsible guidance and referral
Community-based engagement
Justice
LWFM promotes legal awareness, fairness, and accountability. By supporting initiatives that strengthen understanding of rights and responsibilities, we aim to contribute to a more equitable and transparent society.
Inclusion
We work to improve access, representation, and participation within social and legal systems. Our focus lies on reducing exclusion caused by background, circumstance, or systemic inequality.
Social Connection
Sustainable impact requires strong social ties. LWFM encourages dialogue, cooperation, and community-driven engagement to foster trust, mutual understanding, and long-term social cohesion.
OUR FOCUS
LWFM structures its work around three core pillars that guide all activities and collaborations.
Our team of professionals
Kiran Kumari - Chairwoman
Founder of the foundation and responsible for strategic leadership and long-term vision. Kiran brings extensive experience from senior roles within foundations and organizations, with a background in human resources and international business relations. Her leadership focuses on sustainable impact, governance, and organizational continuity.
Azaan Rana Sohail - Treasurer
Responsible for financial oversight, budgeting, and responsible management of the foundation’s resources. Azaan’s background in finance supports transparent financial processes and long-term sustainability aligned with public-benefit objectives.
Iman Rana Sohail - Secretaries
Responsible for governance coordination, legal oversight, and organizational documentation. Imaan has experience working with multiple foundations and initiatives, supported by a background in law. Her work contributes to structured decision-making, compliance, and institutional integrity.
PARTNERS & COLLABORATIONS
Kalbfleisch Advocaten
Legal partner providing expertise and advisory support on legal frameworks and compliance-related matters.
Rana Private Equity Holding
Strategic partner supporting organizational development, governance structuring, and long-term sustainability.
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Nandoe advocaten
Legal partner contributing legal expertise and support across relevant advisory and public-interest areas.
SUPPORT & INVOLVEMENT
LWFM welcomes individuals and organizations who wish to
contribute to its mission in a responsible and meaningful way
Support may take the form of collaboration, professional expertise, or financial contributions that enable the foundation to develop initiatives, maintain operational continuity, and invest in long-term impact.
At this stage, contributions to LWFM are not tax-deductible. The foundation is actively working toward strengthening its governance, transparency, and compliance framework with the objective of meeting the requirements for ANBI status.
LWFM applies careful consideration to the use of resources and is committed to accountability in line with public-benefit standards.
