About Us
Restoring heritage. Expanding opportunity.
Funda\xc3\xa7\xc3\xa3o Lakhani is a Portuguese foundation instituted on 27 July 2023 and headquartered in Oeiras, Portugal.
Who We Are
A young foundation, a long-term commitment
Funda\xc3\xa7\xc3\xa3o Lakhani’s recognition as a legal entity was published in the Di\xc3\xa1rio da Rep\xc3\xbablica \xe2\x80\x94 Portugal’s official government gazette \xe2\x80\x94 on 10 February 2026. We are currently pursuing formal Public Utility Status (Estatuto de Utilidade P\xc3\xbablica) under Portuguese law.
Our flagship project is the restoration of the Col\xc3\xa9gio de S\xc3\xa3o Fiel (1852), a classified Monument of Public Interest in Castelo Branco, supported by a favourable opinion from the C\xc3\xa2mara Municipal de Castelo Branco (Castelo Branco City Council).
Our Journey
Milestones So Far
27 July 2023
Foundation Instituted
Funda\xc3\xa7\xc3\xa3o Lakhani is formally instituted in Portugal, headquartered in Oeiras.
10 February 2026
Legal Recognition Published
Our recognition as a legal entity is published in the Di\xc3\xa1rio da Rep\xc3\xbablica, Portugal’s official government gazette.
15 May 2026
Castelo Branco Approves Favourable Opinion
The C\xc3\xa2mara Municipal de Castelo Branco approves a favourable opinion supporting the restoration of the Col\xc3\xa9gio de S\xc3\xa3o Fiel.
In Progress
Pursuing Public Utility Status
We are working through Portugal’s formal process for Public Utility Status (Estatuto de Utilidade Pública).
Our Mission
Four Areas of Focus
Cultural Heritage
Safeguarding and restoring historic buildings and cultural sites.
Digital Inclusion
Supporting integration and digital access for immigrant communities.
Arts & Culture
Cultural exchange between Portugal and South Asia.
Education & Leadership
Language learning and vocational training pathways.
A note on transparency: as a newly recognised foundation, we publish only what we can verify. Leadership and board details will be published here once finalised — see our Governance page for our current legal and structural status.