Tehran is home to a robust network of community and non-governmental organizations, alongside national and international institutions.
* **MAHAK (Society to Support Children Suffering from Cancer):** One of Iran’s most renowned and trusted charities, running a specialized pediatric cancer hospital in northern Tehran. * **Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (TCCIM):** The central hub for local and international business networking, trade development, and economic advocacy. * **Iranian Red Crescent Society:** Headquartered in Tehran, providing vital disaster relief, youth programs, and health services across the country and the province. * **Kahrizak Charity Foundation:** A highly respected organization operating a massive sanitarium and care facility for the elderly, disabled, and MS patients in southern Tehran. * **United Nations in Iran:** Various UN agencies (UNICEF, UNDP, UNHCR) maintain their national headquarters in Tehran, working alongside local NGOs on health, refugee support, and development.
