MSMEs and Cooperatives in El Nabatieh District -Integrated Emergency Response to address the Needs of Vulnerable Populations affected by the Conflict in the Governorates of Beirut Mount Lebanon and Nabatieh implemented by Acted

Acted is an international non-governmental organization, established in 1993, and it is a private, independent, and non-profit organization concerned with humanitarian affairs and development, respecting strict political and religious neutrality, and working in accordance with the principles of non-discrimination and transparency.

Acted has been operating in Lebanon since 2006, with offices in the capital Beirut.

Acted in Lebanon, in response to the needs of emergency and development, provides the necessary support to all populations in Lebanon, including Lebanese, migrants and refugees, without any discrimination. Acted’s initiative align with its 3Zero vision (Zero Carbon, Zero Exclusion and Zero Poverty), and fully respect principles of humanitarian action based on neutrality, transparency and equality.

Acted implements projects in the following sectors: water service provision, solid waste management, civil society participation/empowerment and local governance, sustainable livelihoods, climate change adaptation, women empowerment, local community initiatives and psychological social support services. Acted’s initiatives, which are spread across all governorates in Lebanon, aim to support the most vulnerable populations target vulnerable populations in priority.

 

Project Background

Acted with the support of the Crisis and Support Center of the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs (CDCS) and in collaboration with Al Majmoua will support the recovery and resilience of Micro and Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), as well as Cooperatives in conflict affected district of El Nabatieh, with a focus on the agri-food, retail, and health sectors. The project will empower 40 MSMEs/Cooperatives through gender equality training, technical assessment of damage and/or resource assessments, and the creation of tailored support plans to help businesses restore essential functions, resume operations, and re-establish income-generating activities, along with in-kind assistance aligned with each enterprise’s specific needs, such as disrupted supply chains, damaged infrastructure, and limited access to financial resources. These plans will emphasize building resilience and incorporating climate adaptation measures. In addition to light repairs and in-kind support to restore business functionality, the approach ensures that businesses are better equipped to promote gender equality. It will also include training in access to finance (Small and Medium Sized Enterprises -SMEs) and financial literacy and entrepreneurship training (Micro Enterprises) by Al Majmoua. This comprehensive support will enable businesses/coops to critically restart sustainable livelihoods.

Together, these interventions aim to stabilize livelihoods, promote inclusive economic recovery, and foster long-term sustainability for conflict-affected enterprises.

 

Criteria

Acted is seeking expressions of interest from 40 MSMEs and Cooperatives based in  El Nabatieh District that are engaged in the agri-food, retail, or health sectors active for more than three years and still ongoing and are looking to support their recovery, regain core functions, and resume normal operations.

Program Benefits

• Training in financial management, entrepreneurship and individual support for micro-businesses
• Orientation session on microfinance and accessing financial services for small and medium businesses
• Technical damage and/or resource assessment
• Tailored recovery  plan
• In-kind support

 Application Process

• Initial screening: Review of submitted applications for eligibility.
• Evaluation: In-depth assessment of business potential and alignment with program objectives. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to send clarifications or additional information or documentation.
• Selection: Shortlisted candidates will be notified for interviews.