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.
Project of reducing the vulnerability of refugee girls and adolescent in Lebanon
Food Rations for the month of February were distributed to the families of the Violet Home Project students in both Ain al-Hilweh Camp and Nahr al-Bared Camp. Food rations are distributed regularly at the end of each month. Violet Home Project is funded by Caritas Espanola.
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As part of “Enhancing young women’s participation in volunteer activities and deepening their sense of belonging to the community”, a campaign titled 'Your Street, Your Responsibility' was organized, which included cleaning the street in the Nahr El-Bared camp and painting an expressive painting in the Beddawi camp. The campaign was a great opportunity for interaction and teamwork, with participants engaging enthusiastically and showing strong commitment to improving their environment. The experience was both enjoyable and beneficial for everyone, as it enhanced the spirit of cooperation and responsibility, contributing to the beauty and pride of their neighborhoods." This project is funded by Fons Menorquei
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"My language, my identity… through it, I express myself!" At the Alternative School Project – Nuwat Association, we celebrate International Mother Language Day, highlighting the importance of Arabic Language in preserving our culture, identity, and education. Because learning starts with our language and reaches the world!
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Empowering each other through shared experiences, open conversations, and mutual support. In these group sessions, in Ein El Helwi and Naher El Bared camps, that are implemented within Violet Home Project, we create a safe space to grow, heal, and inspire one another. Because together, we are stronger! Violet home project is funded by Caritas Espanola.
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As part of its recreational activities, the “Violet Home” project, implemented by Nuwat Association, organized a special trip for the students of the school dropout program and their mothers from Ain al-Hilweh and Nahr al-Bared camps. The trip included visits to “Baba Ghanouj” restaurant in Saida and “Al-Ameen” restaurant in Tripoli, where various meals were served to the participants, along with fun recreational activities and gift distribution. This initiative aims to strengthen the students’ connection to the project, provide them with entertainment, and enhance their relationships with their mothers. Violet Home project is funded by Caritas Espanola.
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“Support classes within the Violet Home Project are lighting the path to a brighter future for students in Ein El Hilweh and Nahr El Bared camps. Education is the cornerstone of hope, empowering young minds to dream, grow, and build a better tomorrow despite the challenges they face. Together, we are fostering resilience, knowledge, and the promise of a brighter future for every student.” Violet Home project is funded by caritas Espanola.
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