Where community becomes family.
We are a Melbourne-based community and social-impact organisation, built by residents, for residents — united by celebration, compassion and a belief that everyone belongs.
More than a foundation — a living community
Jashn means celebration. It's the feeling of a street coming alive, of strangers becoming neighbours, of a community showing up for one another.
We began as a small group of Melbourne residents who believed that celebration and service belong together. Today we bring people together across cultures, generations and backgrounds — through festivals, volunteering, fundraising and everyday acts of kindness.
We're ambitious about the impact we can make, and genuinely connected to the everyday lives of the people we serve.
The principles behind everything we do
Compassion
We lead with empathy and treat every person with dignity.
Inclusion
Everyone belongs here, whatever their background or story.
Integrity
We are transparent, accountable and honest about our impact.
Celebration
We believe joy and culture are powerful forces for good.
Our commitment to honesty
Jashn Foundation's legal entity status, registrations and tax-deductibility eligibility are being finalised. Verified details will be published here once confirmed. We never claim charitable registration, tax deductibility, endorsements or achievements we cannot verify. Where information is still being confirmed, we say so clearly.
Read about our transparency