Jana’s life has been a series of upheavals, each more heart-wrenching than the last. A 27-year-old mother of four, her story mirrors the resilience and despair of countless displaced families. Originally from a conflict-affected area, she has endured the horrors…
Meet Fatima, a 46-year-old single resident of the Semmaqiyeh area in Akkar, Lebanon, where agriculture is not just a livelihood but a way of life. Fatima and her family, comprising her mother and four sisters, have long been involved in…
Mahmoud is a 70-year-old seasoned farmer in Tal Hayat, Akkar. For over three decades, Mahmoud has dedicated himself to agriculture, cultivating crops alongside his family since 1984. Married with three sons and three daughters, all actively involved in farming, Mahmoud’s…
Meet Munira, a 29-year-old single resident of Beirut, Lebanon, where the pursuit of a livelihood often meets daunting challenges. In the face of a fiercely competitive job market and limited employability prospects, Munira’s life took a transformative turn when she…
Linda, a 64-year-old woman from Zawtar El Charqiyeh, married in Bekaa, and a mother of four. She’s a determined entrepreneur who embarked on her business journey due to challenging economic circumstances. Linda’s story begins with the establishment of her production…
Sanaa, a 20-year-old from a region affected by conflict, has become a skilled artisan making a mark in the world of creative craftsmanship. Despite being blind since birth, Sanaa has cultivated her talents and developed skills in embroidery, straw tray…
In the bustling city of Tripoli, North Lebanon, there lives a resilient woman named Elham. At the age of 35, she has already endured more challenges than most people experience in a lifetime. She arrived in Lebanon in 2011, seeking…
Ahmed is a young man who came to Lebanon four years ago fleeing the war after being injured in the foot and having to use wheelchair. Back in home country, Ahmed was a tailor and a distinguished footballer, but all…
Hayat is a 32-year-old woman who lives in Marj with her family – 17 people in the same house. She has 2 kids, and her husband is detained. She hated the place she lived in and the way her children…
Halima participated in a femLENS #photography workshop with the photographer Jekaterina Saveljeva at the Arts and Cultural Center in #Shatila in 2017. Afterwards, she heard of a #photo_competition on sustainable development with Changemaker, and with the help of her instructor,…
