Lebanon Activity Log | December 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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December 30, 2025
Around 20 of our students in the Competency-Based Training Sewing course in Arsal are acquiring the technical skills needed to launch the production of more than 2000 uniforms for vulnerable public school students in Arsal, Baalbak and Zahle.
December 29, 2025
Meet Amina, a beneficiary of our Green Rooftops Project. She is expected to harvest around 200 kilos of grape tomatoes from her rooftop garden by the end of the season.
Today we checked in on our Competency-Based Training floristry course, facilitated in collaboration with Mrad flowers. Twenty of our youth design, arrange and prepare floral products such as bouquets and centerpieces, today working on bouquets of roses.
December 28, 2025
Today’s event in Masha-Akkar was a great success, bringing together more than 200 volunteers from Akkar under the Greener Lebanon Project and Nahno Volunteers to complete impactful waste management and tree-planting initiatives.
December 24, 2025
Today we distributed winter clothing for children at the orphanage of Dar Al-Aytam Al-Islamiya.
December 23, 2025
The Najdeh Centre hosted an intensive two-day training for 12 dedicated teachers, strengthening their capacity on Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, Safeguarding Principles and Child Protection Case Management. Together, we reinforced safe, respectful and child-centered learning environments.
Snapshots from our Competency-Based Training beauty course, delivered in partnership with Moasat.
Our youths at Issam Hachwi School in BML competed to create the most beautiful desserts and dishes. The resulting buffet was amazing, and every detail reflected hard work and passion, a celebration of creativity, teamwork and joy.
December 22, 2025
We checked in on our Competency-Based Training grapevine course in collaboration with Crazy Farm, Phase 6, where our students are learning the art of grapevine care.
What a day full of celebrations! Today we held graduation ceremonies for the three Competency-Based Training courses under the UNFIL project, celebrating the efforts and achievements of our dedicated youth.
December 17, 2025
Today Anera launched its second solar energy project in Lebanon with the municipality of Ain Kfarzbad, using a reimbursable grant and shared cost mechanism to deliver clean, reliable power.
December 16, 2025
Today marks the graduation of our beekeeping course participants, a proud moment celebrating their hard work, learning and commitment.
At our Chef Assistant Competency-Based Training course in Baalback under Phase 6, 20 of our students receive technical training on different cuisines.
Today our team shared a short documentary exploring the history of Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon, with a focus on Naher el Bared camp and Anera’s intervention through the SAWA project.
December 15, 2025
Today we checked in on our Competency-Based Training Dairy Production course in Baalback under phase 6.
December 14, 2025
Highlights from our Cash for Work Chef Assistant courses in collaboration with the renowned Massakbi Hotel in Bekaa and with Amaleen.
December 13, 2025
At our Competency-Based Training Welder course in collaboration with Khuneisser Factory Zahleh, 20 youth are practicing welding on the ground.
In Hamidye today, 130 girls participated in our Digital Literacy sessions as a part of the SAWA program, strengthening their tech skills and supporting key child-protection practices.
December 12, 2025
Our youth participants in our decoration course with ACA Akkar created these beautiful pieces.
As part of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence, Anera, through the SAWA project, engaged 130 girls aged 12-16 in a new digital citizenship program that promotes online safety, cyberbullying prevention and confident digital participation.
Akkar and North youth shined today during the Pitching Day of the 8-day Business Start-Up Training, showcasing their innovative products and pitching for the seed funding.
December 11, 2025
Today we held an orientation session with the Lebanese Red Cross for the upcoming RN and PN courses.
December 10, 2025
Today in BML, we carried out a successful distribution for Dar Al Aytam, providing winterization kits to ensure the children are prepared for the cold season. The process went smoothly, and the children’s excitement and happiness were heartwarming to see. Seeing their smiles reminded our teams of how meaningful this support is and the positive moments it creates.
December 9, 2025
Today, our team visited Issam Hawachi’s pastry class in BML and were truly impressed by the delicious sweets the youth prepared. Their creativity and teamwork stood out, and the results spoke for themselves, with flavor, presentation and passion in every bite.
We’re also happy to share that the youth in Attal are extremely motivated and excited to start their Cash for Work placements soon across several travel agencies in BML. Their energy and enthusiasm are inspiring, and we are excited to see them apply their new skills in real work environments.
Also today, we participated in the workshop, “Food and Beverage Ecosystem Lab — Building Cooperation for Inclusive Employment,” organized under the Employment Promotion in Lebanon project. Anera’s participation contributed to advancing collaboration within Lebanon’s food and beverage sector, promoting inclusive employment initiatives and laying the groundwork for the implementation of new projects in the near future.
December 5, 2025
Rehearsal for business ideas pitching started today in the South area.
Through the Greener Lebanon initiative, 120 volunteers from Nahno came together in Kfardebian, Mount Lebanon, planting 50 trees and clearing more than 70 kilograms of hunting cartridges, giving damaged species a chance to breathe again.
December 3, 2025
We had an amazing session with Issam Hachwi’s pastry class on fire safety, “Stay Calm, Act Smart.” The students were very engaged and actively participated, learning how to respond safely in case of a fire. The session was both fun and educational, with lots of energy throughout the class.
Meet Rana! From her rooftop garden she was able to harvest more than 620 pounds (280 kilograms) of produce.
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