Projects

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.