About The Karama Group
Who We Are
The Karama Group was founded to bridge the divide between local knowledge and global expertise. From the very beginning, we rejected the rigid, hierarchical models that dominate larger consultancy and development firms.
Instead, we created a flat and integrated structure where home and field offices operate as one. This approach allows our teams to work seamlessly across contexts, breaking down bureaucratic silos and blending local insight with international experience in a single, unified framework.
The Karama Group is made up of seasoned professionals who bring more than 20 years of combined experience across humanitarian operations, the military, diplomacy, development, and policy-making. Our people have designed stabilization programs, led humanitarian responses in crises, managed risks in conflict environments, and negotiated at the highest diplomatic levels.
Our Philosophy
We believe that consistently excellent third-party monitoring and advisory services require more than technical capacity alone. They depend on highly capable field teams who are empowered by leadership that understands, in detail, the operational realities of conflict-affected environments.
Our core team embodies this philosophy. With years of operational, policy, and programmatic experience, they provide both the guidance and the credibility required to deliver at the highest standard. Within our organization, collaboration is not an aspiration but a daily practice.
We emphasize teamwork across all levels and encourage innovation through a culture where every voice is valued. This “shoulder-to-shoulder” approach ensures communication flows openly, coordination remains constant, and results are delivered with efficiency and trust.
Rooted in Local Communities, Trusted by Donors, and Driven by the Belief that Every Voice Matters
Members of our team routinely brief senior officials at the White House, the National Security Council, the U.S. Department of State, USAID, the U.S. Congress, and the German Federal Foreign Office, offering insight on political, security, economic, and stabilization developments across the Middle East and North Africa.
Our Track Record
The Karama Group has supported some of the world’s most complex humanitarian and stabilization efforts, delivering results in environments where precision, discretion, and credibility are essential.
Our leadership has designed and managed multi-million-dollar programs in active conflict zones, ensuring that interventions remained effective and accountable under the most difficult conditions. We have conducted rigorous political economy research and in-depth studies of armed group dynamics, producing analysis that has shaped both donor strategies and humanitarian operations. We have independently assessed the effectiveness of assistance in volatile environments, providing honest, evidence-based insights that have enabled organizations to adapt quickly and responsibly.
This depth of experience ensures that our work is not abstract theory but practical, actionable, and trusted. Whether designing a program in the midst of conflict, advising on compliance and governance, or briefing policymakers on sensitive developments, we bring a level of credibility and insight that few firms can offer. It is this proven track record — forged through decades of operational, diplomatic, and analytical experience — that makes The Karama Group a partner of choice in some of the most politically sensitive and high-stakes environments in the world.