Lebanon Activity Log | August 2025
by Anera
Anera Humanitarian Aid and Development in Lebanon – Activity Log
This log provides a daily snapshot of Anera’s humanitarian work in Lebanon. While it offers a glimpse into the efforts of our staff as they deliver vital programs across the country, it does not capture everything happening on the ground. Updates are drawn from text messages and chats sent by team members in real time, giving an unfiltered look at the work underway. Some days may have no entries, while others may be updated retroactively as additional reporting becomes available. This log reflects the dedication, responsiveness, and local leadership that drive Anera’s impact in Lebanon.
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August 29, 2025
As part of Greener Lebanon, Anera organized an environmental day at Al Madina University in Tripoli. Over 200 students joined interactive workshops and activities on caring for plants, volunteering, and climate-friendly practices.
August 28, 2025
The Youth for Climate Expo took place at City University, Tripoli, gathering over 200 students from universities and schools to showcase projects on climate action and volunteerism through the Nahno Platform.
Anera held a special education training with 20 young women preparing to become future teachers.
August 27, 2025
In South Lebanon, waiter and cooking courses celebrated their closing, with nearly 100 percent of graduates employed through the Cash-for-Work program.
Anera supported 14 hospitals and health centers across Lebanon, providing more than 30,000 units of medicines and supplies, including at the Psychiatric Hospital of the Cross.
August 26, 2025
In North Lebanon, 20 youth joined the CBT agriculture course, moving from theory to practice with hands-on training in greenhouses and nurseries.
August 25, 2025
Firas Saadi, an Anera graduate in design and media, was honored for his creative work at Khan Al Saboun in North Lebanon, showing how training leads to lasting career opportunities.
Anera’s Education and Livelihood team visited entrepreneur Amir Hassoun at his Ecovillage to learn about his journey in building a sustainable business. The visit offered valuable lessons for integrating entrepreneurial insights into Anera’s youth business start-up programs.
August 22, 2025
Anera installed 150 water tanks in Bint Jbeil, one per household, ensuring reliable water access for over 600 people returning to damaged homes.
A KfW delegation visited recovery projects in the Bekaa, including the rehabilitation of the General Security building in Baalbeck, and the Mouneh and furniture production initiatives providing essential supplies to war-affected families.
August 21, 2025
Alongside Greener Lebanon and Nahno Volunteers, 50 new volunteers were trained and 50 evergreen trees planted, strengthening community engagement and environmental stewardship.
August 20, 2025
New participants in Anera’s Green Rooftops Project received training, preparing them to establish and maintain their own rooftop gardens to boost household food security.
August 19, 2025
WFP invited Anera to the handover ceremony for two major livelihoods projects in Akkar: the Agricultural Nursery in Al Abdeh and the Composting Facility in Qobbet Chamra, attended under the patronage of the Minister of Agriculture.
Several youth-led Recovery Program initiatives in South Lebanon took place, including:
- Supporting older community members through the “Loyalty to Our Elders” initiative
- Hosting a communal breakfast bringing together displaced families
- Cleaning the public beach in Saida to improve community spaces
- Rehabilitation of the school playground in Darb El Sim
August 18, 2025
As part of the Empowering Young Women and Men in South Lebanon 2025 project, youth continued their beekeeping training, learning skills in honey production and sustainable agriculture.
In Saida, young people organized a community-led initiative to clean the public beach, raise awareness, and set up sports equipment, creating a more vibrant public space for residents.
August 14, 2025
Firas Saadi, an Anera graphic design and media program alumnus, received recognition for his outstanding branding project in collaboration with Amir Hassoun of Badr Hassoun Eco-Village.
Service Class – Phase 6 launched in partnership with CIS South, continuing to provide hands-on learning for students.
Under the UNIFIL project, students began extracting honey from their beehives, offering a taste of their hard work and new agricultural skills.
In the Bekaa, Anera’s content creation course is underway, building the skills of participants to tell impactful stories and produce high-quality media.
August 13, 2025
In response to a severe heatwave and worsening water crisis, Anera rehabilitated water tanks in Debaal, Southern Lebanon to ensure access to safe water for local residents.
Anera’s Lebanon staff shared safety tips on social media platforms to help communities cope with the extreme temperatures.
August 12, 2025
Sewing trainees celebrated the completion of their course, having produced 1,000 clothing kits to be distributed to families in need.
Photos from rooftop garden training sessions highlighted participants learning practical urban agriculture skills.
A youth-led initiative from the cooking training program brought together children with and without disabilities for a day of inclusive play and community building.
Anera called for volunteers to join the Greener Lebanon project through the Nahno-Volunteers platform.
August 11, 2025
Through the Sawa Project, girls are learning in safe and supportive classrooms that encourage them to dream, lead, and speak up.
Youth in southern Lebanon are collecting critical data on the needs of persons with disabilities in Palestinian camps to improve access to food, medicine, and essential services.
Abdul Rahman’s rooftop garden, supported by Anera, is producing fresh vegetables that strengthen sustainable food production and contribute directly to local meals like falafel.
August 6, 2025
Students in vocational training programs in the north and Akkar produced 13,000 clothing kits for families affected by the war, with 8,000 kits distributed in the Bekaa.
The second Youth Leadership Initiative cooking day was held with Chef Sleiman, where youth prepared traditional Lebanese dishes from recipe selection to serving.
The second day of the Beekeeping CBT class under the UNIFIL project took place, teaching youth practical beekeeping skills and business applications.
August 5, 2025
Anera launched a new car maintenance course in Tripoli, specifically designed to support persons with disabilities (PWDs). The training aims to provide participants with marketable technical skills, paving the way for greater independence and employment opportunities.
Also today, the Nahno volunteers team met with Minister of Social Affairs Haneen Al Sayid, highlighting ongoing youth-led initiatives focused on civic engagement and community service.
Earlier in the day, two rooftop garden participants sent greetings to the Anera team, sharing photos of their harvest and wishing everyone a blessed day.
August 4, 2025
Anera marked five years since the Beirut Port explosion with a reflection on the ongoing humanitarian needs in the city. Recovery remains incomplete as families continue to face economic hardship, housing insecurity and limited access to basic services.
August 3, 2025
Through the Youth Leadership Initiative, youth worked with Chef Sleiman to prepare traditional Lebanese meals. The activity emphasized cultural connection and teamwork while encouraging young participants to explore culinary skills.
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