Lebanon Activity Log | September 2026

“The smallest act of kindness can create the biggest smile.”

Today, nine young people from our Learning and Support teacher training participated in our youth-led initiative at Dar Al Aytam in Baalbek, engaging with 28 children, aged 5–14, with intellectual disabilities.

On their first day, these youths welcomed the children with thoughtful gifts and participated together in fun group activities, creating moments of joy, inclusion, connection, and togetherness.

Your words have an impact – “كلمتك إلها أثر.”

Through Anera’s advanced life skills class, youth and children came together to talk about bullying, social media, self-image, and the importance of being comfortable with who we are. With creative activities, open conversations, and a dialogue with parents, we created a space where every child could feel heard, accepted, and free to be themselves.

Anera staff conducted a field visit across Akkar and North Lebanon, including a team reflection session with our country director and visits to business startup participants in Tal Hayat and Berqayel, as well as with participants in our ENABLE project at Al Rahma Center.

This is the story of Mohamad Hobbalah, a participant in our business start-up initiative from Bazourieh, South Lebanon.

He built his catering and snacks business with hard work and determination, turning his dream into a reality. Then the Hezbollah-Israel war left his shop damaged and covered in shattered glass and debris. Rather than give up, he cleaned, rebuilt, and repaired the space himself, and is now back at work serving customers in his community.