Microcredit Project Empowering Palestinian Refugee Women in Lebanon Funded by: Fons Menorquí de Cooperació This project, launched in mid-2024, aims to strengthen the economic independence of Palestinian refugee women in Lebanon, particularly in the camps of Ein al-Hilweh, Burj al-Barajneh, Beddawi, and Nahr al-Bared. It provides interest-free microloans and practical training to support women in launching or expanding small businesses, while promoting community engagement and long-term sustainability. Target Group Palestinian refugee women aged 18 to 50, residing in the targeted camps, who have viable business ideas or existing projects and are not receiving similar support from UNRWA or other institutions. Main Activities ● Microcredit Provision: Disbursing interest-free loans to eligible women to start or grow small businesses. ● Capacity Building: Delivering training workshops in business management, financial planning, marketing, and feasibility analysis. ● Evaluation System: Implementing a transparent and efficient process to assess applications and monitor progress. ● Community Engagement: Organizing exhibitions, networking events, and awareness campaigns to connect beneficiaries and promote their work. ● Sustainability Mechanism: Establishing a revolving fund model through loan repayment and reinvestment to support future beneficiaries. Impact The project empowers refugee women as agents of development, creativity, and resilience, contributing to a more just and united society within the camps.
This project aims to strengthen the Nuwat Association's administrative and financial capabilities by training employees and volunteers on several administrative and financial skills.
The primary objective of Socio-economic empowerment for Palestinian refugees in Lebanon project is to enhance equal access and control of economic resources among Palestinian refugee women in Ein El Helweh, Burj El-Barajneh, Beddawi, and Naher Al-Bared camps.
Self-determination is the right of peoples to take their future in their own hands and determine the path and political options that they deem appropriate, including forming their governments without external influence and determining the form of government.
The project aimed at increasing positive civic values, decreasing negative civic values, and enhancing social cohesion.
"FARAH" is an educational and recreational project for children aged between 6 and 14 years old
As a part of the microcredit project funded by Fons Menorqui, a workshop was held for the beneficiaries of the project in both camps, Naher el bared and badawi, under the title "Financial Tips for a better project". The goal of the workshop was to equip the beneficiaries with the knowledge and tools needed to achieve sustainable success in their small businesses and make the most of their financial resources. Together towards a better future.
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Individual and collective initiatives during times of crises reflect the extent of social solidarity of these societies, and also reflect their lofty human values and culture. With the support and donations of local community members, Nuwat Association was able to provide 500 healthy breakfast meals, which were accompanied by a set of group psychological support activities in one of the UNRWA shelter centers in northern Lebanon. We receive your in-kind donations at the association’s centers in Ain al-Hilweh camp, Burj al-Barjanah, al-Beddawi, and al-Bared. Or cash financial donations on our Wish Money account on Nuwat Association account, phone number: +96176950031, account number: 21022996-01. Every donation you make contributes to providing the basic needs of these families and alleviating their daily suffering. For inquiries, please contact the following number: +96176950031 Las iniciativas individuales y colectivas durante los periodos de crisis reflejan el grado de solidaridad y cohesión social de estas comunidades, así como los valores humanos y la cultura que las caracterizan. Con el apoyo y las donaciones de miembros de la comunidad local, la Asociación Nuwat logró proporcionar desayunos saludables para 500 desplazados, acompañados de una serie de actividades de apoyo psicosocial grupales en uno de los centros de refugio de la UNRWA en el norte del Líbano. Recibimos sus donaciones en especie en los centros de la asociación en los campos de refugiados de Ain al-Hilweh, Burj al-Barajneh, Beddawi y Nahr al-Bared. También pueden realizar donaciones monetarias a través de nuestra cuenta en la plataforma Wish Money a nombre de la Asociación Nuwat, telefono: +96176950031, o al número de cuenta siguiente: 21022996-01. Cada una de sus donaciones contribuye a proveer las necesidades básicas de estas familias y a aliviar su sufrimiento diario. Para consultas, por favor comuníquese al siguiente número: +96176950031.
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Israeli missiles leave toxic gas emissions that lead to significant air pollution and negatively affect the health of individuals in the targeted areas, increasing the possibility of acute respiratory diseases and increasing the risk of chronic diseases, especially among children and the elderly, which increases the suffering of the population and deepens the effects of destruction. As part of the relief campaign launched by Nuwat Association, Face masks were distributed to individuals in the targeted areas. We receive your in-kind donations at the association’s centers in Ain al-Hilweh camp, Burj al-Barjanah, al-Beddawi, and al-Bared. Or cash financial donations on our Wish Money account on Nuwat Association account, phone number: +96176950031, account number: 21022996-01. Every donation you make contributes to providing the basic needs of these families and alleviating their daily suffering. For inquiries, please contact the following number: +96176950031 Los bombardeos israelíes liberan emisiones gaseosas tóxicas que provocan una grave contaminación del aire y afectan negativamente la salud de las personas en las zonas afectadas. Esto incrementa la probabilidad de padecer enfermedades respiratorias agudas y aumenta el riesgo de enfermedades crónicas, especialmente entre los niños y las personas mayores, lo que agrava el sufrimiento de la población y profundiza los efectos de la destrucción. Como parte de la campaña de emergencia lanzada por la Asociación Nuwat, se distribuyeron mascarillas entre los habitantes de las zonas afectadas
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War greatly affects the psychological state of children, instilling in them constant feelings of fear and anxiety, and leading to disturbances in emotional and social development. As part of the relief campaign launched by Nuwat Association, psychosocial support activities were implemented for the displaced people in shelter centers. We receive your in-kind donations at the association’s centers in Ain al-Hilweh camp, Burj al-Barjanah, al-Beddawi, and al-Bared. Or cash financial donations on our Wish Money account on Nuwat Association account, phone number: +96176950031, account number: 21022996-01. Every donation you make contributes to providing the basic needs of these families and alleviating their daily suffering. For inquiries, please contact the following number: +96176950031 La guerra afecta en gran medida el estado psicológico de los niños, inculcándoles sentimientos constantes de miedo y ansiedad y provocando alteraciones en el desarrollo emocional y social. Como parte de la campaña de ayuda lanzada por la Asociación Nuwat, se implementaron actividades de apoyo psicosocial a personas desplazadas en los centros de refugios. Recibimos sus donaciones en especie en los centros de la asociación en los campos de refugiados de Ain al-Hilweh, Burj al-Barajneh, Beddawi y Nahr al-Bared. También pueden realizar donaciones monetarias a través de nuestra cuenta en la plataforma Wish Money a nombre de la Asociación Nuwat, telefono: +96176950031, o al número de cuenta siguiente: 21022996-01. Cada una de sus donaciones contribuye a proveer las necesidades básicas de estas familias y a aliviar su sufrimiento diario. Para consultas, por favor comuníquese al siguiente número: +96176950031.
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Developing leadership skills for women is a training course within the microcredit project that the Nuwat Association held in cooperation with the International Academy for Capacity Building in Burj al-Barajneh camp on 9/6/2024. This project is funded by Fons Menorquí de Cooperació
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In implementation of the training program provided by Nuwat Association to train beneficiaries and in partnership with the International Academy for Capacity Building, Nawa Association, through the Microcredit Project team, held a training workshop entitled "Developing Marketing Skills" in Burj al-Barajneh Camp. The session was held on 3/9/2024. This project was funded by Fons Menorquí de cooperació
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