NUWAT – Social Solidarity Center is a Lebanese non-governmental organization, established by the beginning of 1998, registered at the Ministry of Interior Affairs and Municipalities as grassroots independent NGO on June 19th, 2009, license number 989.
Basically, “Nuwat” operates in the Palestine refugee camps, gatherings and all around Lebanon mainly focusing on vulnerable groups. Nuwat mainly focuses on advocacy, social works, medical and educational support and assistance to the helpless and the marginalized groups equally and neutrally.
Services are offered within systematic methods through projects implemented by Nuwat, or in coordination with other local authorities and NGO’s for benefits of targeted groups based on their needs analyses.
From refuge to return—building lives rooted in dignity, rights, and resilience.
To foster Palestinian community development, Nuwat is enhancing access to quality education, comprehensive healthcare, and sustainable livelihoods while advocating for equity and dignity.
A. Protection
P1. Protecting women and children from violence, exploitation, abuse, and neglect.
P2. Promoting gender equality and mainstreaming to fight GBV and SGBV.
P3. Improving security for people at risk and promoting equality.
P4. Preventing harmful practices toward women and children by increasing knowledge and changing attitudes.
Child Protection
CP1. Improving mental and psychosocial well-being for children.
CP2. Ensuring a protective environment for children in neighborhoods, schools, and centers.
CP3. Improving the quality of life for children through in-kind distributions.
B. Education
E1. Promoting inclusive educational opportunities for children and youth in Lebanon.
E2. Enhancing equitable access for children to formal and non-formal education (NFE).
E3. Enhancing access to interactive learning units for children and adults.
C. Livelihoods
L1. Enhancing economic opportunities and livelihoods of women-led businesses.
L2. Equipping knowledge with the technical support for MSMEs in Camps and surrounding areas.
L3. Promoting job motivation for youth and women by improving access to the market.
D. Health
H1. Improving access to primary and reproductive healthcare services for vulnerable groups.
H2. Enhancing awareness on preventive health measures, nutrition, and maternal health.
H3. Strengthening psychosocial and mental health support services for children, youth, and women.
E. Human Rights and Advocacy
J1. Promoting awareness and advocacy on the rights of refugees and marginalized groups, with a focus on the right of return and self-determination.
J2. Empowering youth and women to engage in decision-making processes related to justice and human rights.
J3. Advocating for equality, non-discrimination, and the protection of human rights at local, national, and international levels.
F. Basic Assistance
A1. Providing humanitarian assistance, including food and non-food items, to families in need.
A2. Supporting dignity and resilience by addressing immediate basic needs through fair and transparent distribution systems.
G. Nuwat Capacity Building:
S1. Empowering internal governance and systems.
S2. Building the capacity of departmental management.
S3. Internal communication and staff engagement.
S4. Partnership and accelerated resource mobilization.
