Established on August 6, 2006, ADYAN is a Lebanese foundation for interfaith studies and spiritual solidarity, with Christian and Muslim founding members: Fadi Daou (Professor in Fundamental Theology and Political Philosophy), Nayla Tabbara (Professor in Religious and Islamic Studies), Tony Sawma (Educational Leader and researcher in psycho-sociology), Mireille Matar (Teacher and Social worker) and Samah Halwany (Researcher and Lecturer in Sociology of Conflicts).

ADYAN is registered in Lebanon as a non-governmental and non-profit organization (NGO), under the number 1103, by ministerial decree dated September 18, 2008.

ADYAN is an independent organization. It achieves its mission in Lebanon and abroad, regionally and internationally, through different programs, in cultural, educational, social and spiritual areas.

In addition to its members, ADYAN benefits from the commitment and the support of its three Networks: the Volunteers, the Consultants and the Friends.