Saint Levant Relaunches 2048 Foundation for Palestinian Creatives

BYYassine Hariss

February 27, 2026

We’ve always had a soft spot for artists who use their platform for more than self-promotion, leveraging their fame to speak up, help out, and channel their visibility towards people who might need it more. Saint Levant’s latest move embodies that ethos as the part-Palestinian hitmaker has just announced the launch of the 2048 Foundation, a philanthropic initiative devoted to uplifting Palestinian arts, culture, and creative expression.

Initially launched in 2023, the platform made a few tentative moves before being slowed and ultimately overshadowed by the fallout of the events of Oct. 7 that same year. Making a much-needed comeback, the initiative picks up where it left off–only this time with a steadier plan, a tighter framework, and a more sustainable roadmap. Named after the year that will mark a century since the Nakba, the singer has previously expressed hope that by then his homeland will finally be free from the cycles of displacement, trauma, and uncertainty that have defined so much of its past and present.

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Relaunched earlier this month — on Feb. 14, 2026 to be exact — via its official website, the foundation is now accepting applications from Palestinian creatives seeking mentorship, financial help, and professional guidance. The grants are geared toward emerging talents trying to break into a notoriously competitive industry. Rather than centering humanitarian aid, the artist-led effort aims to invest “in bold ideas that spark self-reliance, strengthen communities, foster dignity, and empower people to shape their own future” at a time where most Palestinian voices are being shut-down if not outright criminalized.

“(…) the 2048 Foundation exists to amplify the wealth of Palestinian culture. We back creators, thinkers, doers and artists, not just for today, but to build a future that reflects the full depth of who we are,” the 2048 Foundation’s manifesto reads. “It is time to reclaim the story of Palestinian creativity and put it back in the hands and minds of Palestinians themselves. If we don’t, no one else will,” it also states.

So far, only one fellowship is on the table — the Lubani grants— which offer $5,000 kick-starts for Palestinian musicians; allowing selected participants to engage in “monthly virtual Fireside Chats with local and international music experts, a space to share creations, exchange ideas, and build a community that elevates Palestinian musical creativity” over a 10-month cycle, per the bursary’s description.

What’s more, for those who aren’t Palestinian but still want to contribute to Saint Levant’s latest initiative, the website also features a dedicated donation page, allowing supporters around the world to play a part financially.

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