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About Us

Introduction to the Ali and Hossein Hamdanian Charity Foundation

The Ali and Hossein Hamdanian Charity Foundation is a leading independent, non-governmental charitable organization that pursues sustainable development and charitable and public-benefit initiatives through the prudent allocation of resources and the promotion and expansion of beneficial and productive economic investments.In the city of Isfahan, the names of Ali and Hossein Hamdanian have always been associated with charity, kindness, philanthropy, and entrepreneurship. The invaluable services rendered by these two late benefactors continue to serve as a testament to their noble spirit and remarkable dedication to scientific, cultural, religious, manufacturing, and industrial fields.
The establishment of Pashm Industries in 1935; the founding of the largest textile factory in the Middle East, the Shahnaz Spinning and Weaving Company (now known as Bafnaz), in 1950; the establishment of Iran’s fourth cement factory, Isfahan Cement Joint Stock Company, in 1955; and their entry into the sugar production industry through assuming the management of Naghsh-e Jahan Sugar Company in 1966—all stand as clear evidence of their tireless dedication, ambition, and entrepreneurial spirit.Indeed, the creative vision, capable management, and sharp, forward-looking character of these two brothers have ensured that their lasting contributions continue to shine in the industrial and manufacturing history of this city.
حسین همدانیان در سال 1344 «موسسه خیریه علی و حسین همدانیان» را به عنوان بزرگترین بنیاد خیریه و نیکوکاری در ایران تا آن زمان تاسیس کرد و کلیه سهام و اموال منقول و غیر منقولِ خود را به این موسسه واگذار نمود. وی به مدت چند سال امور جاری موسسه را شخصاً و همراه با هیئت امنای خیریه اداره کرد. سرمایه ثبت شده و تماماً پرداخت شده این موسسه در سال 1354 معادل هشت میلیارد ریال بود. از سال 1350 رژیم پهلوی به بهانه‌های بی‌اساس و به علت استقلال و عدم وابستگی این موسسه خیریه، حسین همدانیان را در تاریخ 1353/04/30 دستگیر و روانه زندان شهربانی کرد. او مدت 9 ماه در بیمارستان خورشید بستری و ممنوع‌الملاقات شد و سپس موسس خیریه همدانیان فاقد صلاحیت اعلام و جهت کسب آزادی و ادامه درمان، وی را وادار به تغییر اساسنامه و واگذاری مؤسسه به سازمان خدمات شاهنشاهی نمودند.
علی و حسین همدانیان
The Foundation currently comprises 14 companies and economic and public-benefit entities, providing billions of rials in charitable and public-benefit contributions annually. These companies include:

Isfahan Cement Factory commenced operations in 1958, with an initial production capacity of 200 tons of clinker per day. To date, the factory has undergone six phases of expansion and capacity enhancement, and currently operates with a production capacity of 3,200 tons per day.

Noor Hamdanian Investment Company was established in October 2006. Its primary activities include participation in the stock market, buying and selling shares, and providing investment consultancy services.

Hamdanian Building Development and Concrete Company, Hamdanian Isfahan Development and Construction Company, Hamdanian Transportation Company, Hamdanian Trading Company, Hamdanian Textile Industries Company, and Isfahan Kesht Mechanized Agriculture Company are among the other companies affiliated with the Ali and Hossein Hamdanian Charity Foundation..

The Foundation’s primary mission is to empower those in need and help them achieve self-sufficiency, produce essential goods for society, and carry out charitable activities across various fields.

Its core organizational values include adherence to Islamic and human values, respect for stakeholders’ rights, integrity, ethical conduct, transparency, compliance with the law, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

They were visionaries who not only traversed the vast horizons of philanthropy themselves but also taught others the true meaning of giving in this noble field. Through an extraordinary journey along the path of love, they embraced the light of the sun and the blessings of rain, devoting themselves to nurturing minds and enriching souls.

Their deep love and devotion to Iran and its rich cultural heritage have always been an enduring part of their lives. Among the remarkable and lasting contributions of these benefactors was their support for cultural initiatives, particularly the printing and publication of books, enabling thousands of people to benefit from the light of knowledge and the enrichment of the mind and spirit.

Communications and Media Unit of the Ali and Hossein Hamdanian Charity Foundation