We Honor the Past to Heal the Future
HamYad was founded on a simple but powerful belief:
Every life deserves to be remembered with dignity, and every family deserves support, hope, and a future.
In recent years, countless individuals have been affected by violence, conflict, and sacrifice connected to the pursuit of a better future for the Iranian people. Behind every loss is a story, a family, a dream, a life that mattered.
HamYad exists to ensure those stories are never forgotten, and that those left behind are not alone.
Who We Are
HamYad is a humanitarian and commemorative nonprofit organization dedicated to:
Preserving the memory of lives lost
Supporting families and individuals affected by conflict and hardship
Empowering the next generation through mental health, arts, and education
Bringing Iranians around the world together through shared purpose and compassion
We are non-political, non-religious, and non-partisan.
Our work is centered entirely on human dignity, healing, and the future of our community.
Our Approach
HamYad transforms remembrance into action. Our goal is not only to remember, but to build something meaningful from that memory.
Our Commitment
We are committed to: Honoring every life with dignity ,Supporting families with care and respect, and Creating opportunities for the next generation
A Global Community, United by Memory
HamYad is more than an organization. It is a growing community of individuals who believe that: Memory, Unity, and The future matters.
Our Mission
HamYad exists to preserve memory, support those affected by violence and hardship, and empower the next generation through healing, creativity, and community.
Our Vision
A future where every life lost is remembered with dignity, every affected family is supported, and a new generation rises with the strength, opportunity, and unity to shape a freer and more hopeful tomorrow.
Ava Reynolds
Founder & CEO
Jordan Kim
Head of Product
Marcus Lee
Lead Software Engineer
Sofia Patel
Customer Success Manager
Ethan Brooks
Growth Marketing Lead
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What We Do
Mental Health & Family Support
We provide access to trauma-informed mental health services and community-based support for individuals and families affected by loss, displacement, and hardship.
Youth Empowerment
We invest in young people by supporting:
Educational opportunities
Creative and artistic projects
Talent development and mentorship
We believe that empowering youth is the most meaningful way to honor the past.
Memory & Legacy Preservation
We document and preserve personal stories, ensuring that individuals are remembered not as statistics, but as human beings with identities, dreams, and impact.
Humanitarian Assistance
We provide structured, non-cash support such as:
Education funding
Medical assistance
Support for small businesses or creative projects
This approach ensures long-term, sustainable impact.
Cultural & Global Awareness
Through collaborations with artists, filmmakers, and cultural institutions, HamYad helps bring global awareness to stories that must not be forgotten.
The Future of Iran Will Not Build Itself.
The future is shaped by those who choose to take responsibility. Many have already paid a price for what comes next for a future built on dignity, freedom, and possibility.
Now, the responsibility continues with us. To build with intention. To preserve what must not be lost. And to ensure that the future reflects the value of every life.