We are truly privileged to
announce
our first
awarded grantees
of high-potential projects to strengthen the economic potential of women in Lebanon.
Our coalitions of non-for-profit organizations established over the last 0-10 years are driving important positive change on the ground across Lebanon. In partnership with our co-grantor, we are excited to be championing important projects in food manufacturing and security, housing rehabilitation, legal and human rights, mental health, and waste crisis management.
We look very forward to keeping the public and all key stakeholders updated on the latest efforts and developments of our high-impact coalitions. Congratulations to all!
Learning & empowerment (L&E): Latest data & insights
PROJECT AL NOHOUD AL IJTIMA’I LEL MARA’A
[WOMEN SOCIAL UPLIFTING]
Live
Awarded coalition:
Alissar Liban
&
Insan Defending Human Rights
Target constituents:
290
Lebanese citizens & Syrian refugees
Geographic focus:
Beirut, Mount Lebanon, Bekaa, Jezzine, & Tripoli
Project duration:
9 months
Project overview: Strengthening the economics of Lebanese, refugee, and migrant women by tackling the garbage crisis with waste management and recycling initiatives. Project modules include:
- Business and management skills
- Psycho-social support
- Awareness campaigns on waste management and recycling
PROJECT
SHEGHEL DAYYATI
[MADE WITH OUR HANDS]
Live
Awarded coalition:
Haqi Awrath
&
Lebanese Youth Network
Target constituents:
175
Lebanese women, Syrian refugees, Syrian women married to Lebanese, migrant workers, & other
Geographic focus:
Baalbek
Project duration:
24 months
Project overview: Strengthening the economics of Lebanese and Syrian refugee women by providing sustainable income development opportunities in food preparation and security.
Project modules include:
- Business and marketing skills development
- Gender rights and inheritance awareness
PROJECT MONET BEIT EL E’ZZ
[FOOD MADE FOR HOME]
Live
Awarded coalition:
Committee of Women Employee Union
&
Donia for Sustainable Development
Target constituents:
45
Lebanese citizens & Syrian refugees,
other
Geographic focus:
Akkar
Project duration:
6 months
Project overview: Strengthening the economics of Lebanese and Syrian refugee women by providing long-term sustainable income development opportunities in food preparation and security.
Project modules include:
- Life, social, and technical skills
- Access to resources and food manufacturing training
Project Noun Al Da’em [Noun For Women’s Support]
Live
Awarded coalition:
Jafra Foundation for Relief & Youth Development
&
Azhar
Foundation
Target constituents:
75
Lebanese citizens & refugees
Geographic focus:
Mount Lebanon, South, & West Beqaa
Project duration:
12 months
Project overview: Strengthening the economics of Lebanese and refugee women by providing various workshops and legal counseling services about employment rights.
Project modules include:
- Management & business skills
- Legal awareness
- Gender-related issues
- In-kind grants for projects
SHARE & DEBATE AT OUR DIALOGUE SESSIONS
We are hosting dialogue sessions as part of our learning and empowerment (L&E) framework to ensure time-critical matters are addressed for every awarded project. Every session is hosted with a specific agenda, allowing every grantee to nominate a representative to speak on behalf of its organization, coalition, and project.
All hosted sessions are recorded and published.
Date: October 17, 2022
Location: Zoom
Languages:
Arabic
& English
Agenda:
15:00-15:05 Introductory remarks
15:05-16:00 L&E Part 1 reporting – Emerging insights & data checks
Cycle no. 1 | Dialogue session no. 1
Date: February 28, 2022
Location: Zoom
Languages:
Arabic & English
Agenda:
10:00-10:15 Introductory remarks & presentation
10:15-10:30 Progress across projects
10:30-11:05 Key challenges facing coalitions
11:05-11:40 Key opportunities for projects moving forward
11:40-12:00 Key community of practice recommendations
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