Beirut, Lebanon – 17 April 2026 Basmeh & Zeitooneh welcomes the current temporary ceasefire as a critical moment of reduced hostilities. However, the organization stresses that this pause in violence remains fragile and uncertain, with no clear indication of…
Today, things are not business as usual in Lebanon. Within the first 24 hours of the escalation, an estimated 29,000 people were newly displaced, adding to tens of thousands already displaced across Lebanon before the latest hostilities. As the…
As part of ongoing efforts to raise awareness and empower community members, and within the framework of “Girls’ Empowerment” Project in Shatila and Boroj Al-Barajneh camps, the Protection team at Basmeh & Zeitooneh organized a conference attended by nurses,…
We were honored at the IFDO with a prestigious award in December 2025, for our submitted project “My Career My Choice”. This recognition reflects the project’s impactful approach, its innovation, and our dedication to supporting youth in shaping their professional…
Protection sessions continue at Basmeh & Zeitooneh’s Shatila center, where mothers and young women of different ages gather in a safe and stimulating environment that encourages learning, communication, expression, and interaction. In these sessions, participants receive educational and knowledge-based…
At Basmeh & Zeitooneh’s Center in Shatila Camp, the Protection Team continues its efforts to support and empower women through awareness and psychosocial support sessions that address various life and social topics. These sessions aim to enhance women’s…
Noor* began her story with a heavy voice. She shared it, holding back tears, “I was in nothingness… half-alive”. A widow and a 44-year-old mother of six, Nour* lost her husband two years ago. Since then, her life has…
You’ve probably heard about the refugee crisis on the news. But the view from inside the camp tells a different story. It hasn’t been my first time in Shatila, and it gets me in the same feelings every…
In the old city of Tripoli, inside a small, traditional shop, Adnan Al-Sankari, a 72-year-old man, sits hunched over a piece of copper, rhythmically hammering it as if playing a conventional musical piece. Life circumstances prevented Adnan from…
In one of the neighborhoods of Tripoli, where daily life is filled with challenges, Dareen stands with determination in the kitchen of her modest, cozy shop, preparing homemade dishes seasoned with love. Her journey hasn’t been easy, but it…
