Lebanon
Lebanon

We address conflicts arising within Lebanon’s already diverse society, tensions resulting from the increasing influx of Syrian refugees, security sector reform, and women’s socio-economic empowerment.

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Lebanon

In 1943, Lebanon created an agreement that allocated political positions based on religion, culminating in 1975 in a 15-year civil war. Today, Lebanon hosts a reborn democracy struggling with religious and ethnic divides. We address conflicts arising within Lebanon’s diverse society, tensions resulting from the increasing influx of Syrian refugees, security sector reform, and women’s socio-economic empowerment.

Support Families Displaced by Escalating Conflict in Lebanon

The recent series of deadly attacks in Lebanon and resulting counter-strikes have intensified tensions within the country. As conflict continues to escalate within the region, families are enduring new burdens in their everyday lives. Together, we can provide life-saving aid to the people of Lebanon, helping them carry the heavy load of displacement and resulting trauma. Join us in making a difference. Donate today.

Latest projects

Lebanon Religious Freedom Roundtables

Search for Common Ground (Search) is implementing the “Religious Roundtable” project that aims to promote religious tolerance and human rights in the Middle East and South and Central Asia regions through the inclusive, collaborative, and sustainable engagement of diverse religious actors. The 36-month project, closing in 2023, targets key stakeholders through religious coexistence and tolerance […]

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Diwan – Promoting Inclusive Governance in Wadi Khaled

Context Located on the border with Syria, Wadi Khaled is one of the most impoverished and politically marginalized areas of Lebanon. For many decades, state structures were mostly absent and residents were not registered as Lebanese nationals. Most residents did not receive full citizenship rights until 1994 when the area was officially incorporated into the […]

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