Events

In today’s rapidly evolving development landscape, NGOs are required to adapt, innovate, and rethink traditional models of service delivery, partnership, and sustainability. This workshop is designed specifically for civil society leaders and teams who seek to strengthen their organizations’ relevance, responsiveness, and impact. Through structured and unconventional ideation processes, participants will explore practical tools and frameworks that stimulate innovation within NGO programs, operations, and strategy. Participants will engage in guided group work to critically examine outdated...

The Non-Governmental Organizations Initiative at the American University of Beirut is organizing an Open House on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM at the American University of Beirut (AUB), West Hall. The full-day event will bring together organizations from the civil society sector, including local and international NGOs, NGOi member organizations from the region, partners, civil society experts, donors, Embassy representatives, and academia. The Open House aims to strengthen cross-sector collaboration, foster dialogue, promote learning, and spotlight the collective...

نادًا إلى النتائج الرئيسية لأبحاث مركز العلوم الاجتماعية للأبحاث التطبيقية (تقرير، وموجز للسياسات، ورسم بياني)، تهدف الندوة، من جهة، إلى مناقشة تأثير الأنظمة القديمة والمعزولة التي أعاقت الاستجابة الفعّالة للأزمات. من جهة أخرى، ستتطرّق الجلسة أيضًا إلى آثار نظام الحماية الاجتماعية الموحّد الذي يضمن حصول الجميع دون استثناء على العدالة الاجتماعية، وكيف يمكن لنظام الحماية الاجتماعية الشامل أن يدعم بناء الدولة في نهاية المطاف.

Drawing on key findings from CeSSRA’s research (report, policy brief, and infographic), the webinar aims to discuss, on the one hand, how outdated, siloed systems have hindered effective crisis response. On the other, the session will also unpack the broader social justice implications of a unified system that ensures no one is left behind, and ultimately how a universal social protection system can support state-building.

You are cordially invited to a special gathering with the presence of Evelyne Accad who is in Beirut, whose work continues to inspire and empower. Following this, we will have an insightful talk on mental health for women led by the Mental Health Counselor and Life Coach Lina Al Khoury.

LEB-CAAP is organizing an event that is specifically designed for local CSOs in Lebanon that are either youth-serving (with a primary mandate to support youth) or youth-focused (with programs targeting youth as a primary group). Our goal is to gather organizations committed to youth empowerment and provide a space for exchange and learning to enhance their programming.

Join the Arab Reform Initiative for a townhall discussion on solar energy policies in Lebanon, with a focus on its legal aspect, on the role of municipalities and on the solutions that can be proposed to make this sector more just and inclusive. The event will be held in person in the Beirut Digital District Main Hall on Thursday the 13th of June from 11am until 1pm. Please use this link to register for in person attendance: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfRDXjNuh1NLReEEjHZiwbSvbgsfJ5… Please use this link to register for online attendance: https:/...

SMEX will host the sixth iteration of the annual regional digital rights event, Bread&Net, which will be held online on May 13, 14, and 15. Bread&Net is an event that brings together tech experts, activists, policymakers, academics, and media practitioners from the region to discuss and address pressing issues at the intersection of technology, society, and human rights. This gathering aims to strengthen an already blooming digital rights movement in West Asia and North Africa, fostering the exchange of knowledge, research, and digital resources to sustain civil society in its fight for safe...

The Arab Reform Initiative, The Alternative Policy Solutions at the American University in Cairo, and the Moroccan Institute for Policy Analysis are pleased to announce an upcoming conference titled "Civil Society Organizations and just Transition in the MENA: Challenges and Opportunities", scheduled to take place on May 29 and 30, 2023, at the Gefinor Rotana Hotel in Beirut, Lebanon. The conference will explore the concept of Just Transition, a principle that underscores the necessity of integrating intersectional socio-economic aspects into sustainable development and green transition plans...

A Future Digital Space in Tyre? Invitation to Apply to Participate in an Interactive Workshop. If you live in the city of Tyre or its urban surrounding, if you are a digital “crack” involved in digital work and startups or in digital entrepreneurship and social networking, this workshop is for you!

صلة وصل هي مبادرة من مجموعة شبابية مستقلة تسعى للمشاركة بنشر الوعي حول قضايا المواطنة والحقوق المدنية في قضاء صور. Silat Wassel: an independent youth group aiming to raise awareness on citizenship and civil rights issues

ورشة عمل تحت عنوان الاهتمام بالنفس مما يعزز الصحة النفسية

دورة تدريبية مجانية (اونلاين) تستهدف الشباب الجامعي مع قسم التدريب وبناء القدرات في الجمعية

In this 2-hour online-session we will discuss the signs of conflict escalation and what makes it difficult to act. We will also share tips on how to de-escalate in different situations. And we will look at how to take care of ourselves and others during (or after) such incidents. This can also mean letting go of self-judgements about how we ‘should have reacted’.

During this roundtable, Dr. Michele Scala will present the Centre for Social Sciences Research & Action ongoing work on social protection in Lebanon, analysing the articulation of intersectional discriminations and privileges of the current social protection framework, and proposing ways forward for reform. Participants will be invited to discuss the findings and share their insights.

لال هذا الحوار، سيستعرض د. مكيلي سكالا العمل الجاري الذي يقوم به «مركز العلوم الاجتماعية للأبحاث التطبيقية» حول الحماية الاجتماعية في لبنان، مع تحليل أوجه التمييز والامتيازات المتقاطعة في إطار الحماية الاجتماعية الحالي، إلى جانب اقتراح سُبُل الإصلاح في هذا المجال. وسيُدعى المشاركون لمناقشة الخلاصات والإدلاء بآرائهم.

The Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development and Lebanon Support cordially invite you to a discussion on “Localising the 16 days of activism against GBV”. "يسرّ منظمة النّهضَة العَربيَّة للديمُقراطيَّة والتَّنمية ومركز دعم لبنان دعوتكم إلى نقاش حول "تعزيز محليّة حملة الـ ١٦ يوم لمناهضة العنف على أساس النوع الاجتماعي

UN launched the 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence, Sawa for Development is organizing a Zoom Webinar about" Gender Based Violence During Covid19"

Lebanon Support is part of the organising committee of the International Feminisms Festival with L’Institut français du Liban, The Joumana Haddad Freedoms Center, The Arab Institute for Women, and l’Institut des sciences politiques de l’Université Saint-Joseph for the first time in the Middle East.

AiW in collaboration with the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia - ESCWA Center for Women, are pleased to invite you to a panel discussion on Advancing the Women, Peace, and Security Agenda in the Arab Region with: Major General Kristin Lund- Head of Mission and Chief of Staff of the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization (UNTSO) Ms. Abir Chebaro- Vice President National Commission For Lebanese Women NCLW Dr. Lina Abirafeh- AiW Executive Director Ms. Mehrinaz Al-Awady- Director of ESCWA’s Center for Women Njoki Kinyanjui- Chief of Gender Unit and Senior...