In the fields of Akkar, Yusra, a 33-year-old woman from Tal Abbas, has spent more than a decade working the land she loves. For nearly 12 years, farming was part of her daily life, even when those around her doubted…
At 45 years old, Alya, a woman from Tall Abbas, Akkar, has spent the past eight years working in agriculture. For her, the land is more than a place of work. It is a source of comfort, dignity, income, and…
In Tall Abbas, Akkar, Aisha’s day often begins with the land. At 35 years old, and after the loss of her husband, agriculture became more than a way to earn an income. It became the source of strength that helps…
Mariam*, 34, a mother of three, was forced to flee her home during the recent escalation in Lebanon. One of her children lives with thalassaemia, making access to healthcare critical. Before displacement, Mariam’s* family lived modestly but with dignity,…
Masa* speaks in a quiet voice, carrying the weight of heavy years, “I had no one, I was facing everything alone. Just me and my children”. She is a displaced woman, born in 1985. She arrived in Lebanon in 2013,…
August 11, 2025 Ralph Haddad, Head of Advocacy, Basmeh & Zeitooneh for Relief and Development In conversation with Aya Habbab, Committee Coordinator at Basmeh & Zeitooneh for Relief and Development When we speak of resilience in humanitarian and development…
From the heart of the city of Qusayr, in her home city, Aya* (34 years old) came out laden with stories of war and the burden of loss. After losing her husband during the conflict in her homeland, she was…
Yasmine, a 30-year-old displaced farmer, has always had a deep connection to the land. Since childhood, she worked alongside her family, cultivating crops and nurturing the soil. However, after being displaced due to the war, she found herself in Lebanon,…
Under growing threats in his village in the southern countryside of his home village, Wael, along with his mother and six siblings, made the difficult decision to leave. “We took what little we could carry and crossed into Lebanon without…
“The new displacement brought new challenges”, Mohamad said, “I lost my job when we fled Nabatieh, and my employer still owes me $600. He blocked me when I tried to contact him”. Without an income, providing for his family has…
