The Zeitoun Foundation
Zeitoun, by Dave Eggers
The Zeitoun Foundation was created in 2009 to aid in the rebuilding of and ongoing health of the city of New Orleans, and to help ensure the human rights of all Americans. Beginning in the fall of 2009, the Zeitoun Foundation will begin to distribute funds garnered from the sale of Zeitoun, a book written by Dave Eggers about the life of Abdulrahman and Kathy Zeitoun and their trials and tribulations after Hurricane Katrina.
Zeitoun awarded the Robert F. Kennedy Distinguished Honor!
The Zeitoun Foundation is honored to announce that Zeitoun has been chosen to receive the Robert F. Kennedy “Distinguished Honor.”
Zeitoun wins LA Times book award!
Zeitoun wins LA Times book award in the Current Interest category!
Zeitoun wins Northern California Book Award!
Zeitoun wins Northern California Book Award!
New round of grants has gone out!
The Zeitoun Foundation has sent out its third round of grants. We are so thrilled to be supporting such amazing New Orleans organizations!
Zeitoun nominated for LA Times book prize
Zeitoun has been nominated as a 2009 LA Times book prize finalist.
Zeitoun to be awarded by Muslim Public Affairs Council
On May 1st, Dave Eggers will be awarded the Muslim Public Affair Council’s Media Award for Zeitoun.
Abdulrahman Zeitoun to receive Kahlil Gibran "Spirit of Humanity" Award
The Zeitoun Foundation congratulates Abdulrahman on his being awarded the Kahlil Gibran “Spirit of Humanity” Award.
Second Round of Grants has gone out!
Because of the generosity of director Jonathan Demme as well as many, many incredible readers, The Zeitoun Foundation has already distributed its second round of grants.
Director Jonathan Demme plans animated movie of Zeitoun
Director Jonathan Demme is teaming up with Dave Eggers and the Zeitoun Family to turn the book into an animated feature film.
LA Council on American-Islamic Relations to honor Zeitoun
The Council on American-Islamic Relations , Greater Los Angeles Area will honor Zeitoun on Saturday, November 7th.
Dave Eggers honored by Arab Cultural and Community Center!
Last week, Dave Eggers received an award at the Arab Cultural and Community Center’s Unity Gala…
Zeitoun to be translated into Arabic!
The Zeitoun foundation is excited to report that Zeitoun in will soon be published in Arabic.
First Checks Issued to NOLA Nonprofits
The Zeitoun Foundation is thrilled to announce that our first round of grants have been distributed.
The Muslim-American community on Zeitoun
“This book and story will go down in history…”
Update on the Zeitoun Family
The Zeitouns are overwhelmed with the outpouring of kindness they’ve received…
