Our Story

Our Story

Our Founding Story

In 1999, Principal Founder & CEO, Delfarib Fanaie and her husband, Farshid Samsami, traveled to their home country of Iran, with the intent of adopting a child. Their travels took them to various orphan care centers in Tehran, where they witnessed first-hand the needs of many children.

In 2006, while adopting her oldest child, Delfarib Fanaie met a young girl by the name of Sepideh who asked her, “why can’t you take me with you?” Stirred by this experience, with no way to respond to this sweet girl, Delfarib knew her life would never be the same. She became determined to inspire friends, family, and co-workers to help impoverished children.

In 2008, Delfarib’s friends, touched and inspired by Sepideh’s story, answered Delfarib’s call to action, and together they founded a volunteer-based non-profit charitable organization.

Our Mission

Moms Against Poverty (MAP) is a global 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a mission to lessen the incidence and effects of poverty for impoverished children around the world. This is achieved through our Education, Health Care & Wellness, Hunger Relief & Basic Provisions, and Orphan Care programs, enabling children to reach their fullest potential.

First, we address children’s fundamental needs. Then, we provide them with the tools and environment they need to thrive and become successful members of their community and the world at large.

With a track record dating back to 2008, Moms Against Poverty has positively impacted the lives of over 2.8 million children and families across 18 countries, driven by its core programs. Since 2010, Moms Against Poverty has established an NGO in Iran, holding a valid OFAC license for legally conducting humanitarian projects and proudly standing as one of two organizations with a viable banking channel to Iran.

Communities and break the cycle of poverty. Our work is holistically minded, advancing communities one program.

Our Philosophy

We believe in empowering impoverished children while respecting their individuality and maintaining their dignity and self-esteem. Positive change and healing are not only possible, but probable, when these children are treated with compassion and provided guidance and support.

By empowering individuals and communities, we create a lasting impact and forge a path toward ending the cycle of generational poverty.

We operate with the utmost integrity, honesty, and take responsibility in the stewardship of our resources. Learn more

Our History

2008 - 2019

2006: A Seed is Planted

While adopting her oldest child, Delfarib Fanaie met a young girl by the name of Sepideh who asked her, “why can’t you take me with you?” Stirred by this experience, with no way to respond to this sweet girl, Delfarib knew her life would never be the same. She became determined to inspire friends, family and co-workers to join the movement to end childhood poverty.

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