Overview

The word ‘matana’ means ‘gift’ in Hebrew.

Established in 2003, Matana Foundation hopes to address pressing issues of youth disadvantage:

• the unemployment rate of 15 – 24 year olds is almost double that of the rate in the general population; 42% of young people leaving state or foster care are unemployed one year later;
• young people aged 12 – 24 make up an estimated 36% of all homeless people.

Matana Foundation is a Private Ancillary Fund (PAF).

Under the guidance of our founder, Karen Loblay, and our board of directors, Matana Foundation seeks to operate as a  philanthropic foundation that benefits the Australian community. We fund an active grassroots network across the non-profit sector and maintain a commitment to working with others through creative collaborations. We follow an ethical investment policy when considering investment strategies and our capacity to grow our giving.

“Life isn’t about how to survive the storm but how to dance in the rain” – Anon.