Events

Zati Lebanon Association participated in an EU-supported partnership-building event in Finland, organized with the Finnish National Agency for Education. The gathering brought together 25 participants from different countries and national and regional NGOs to exchange experiences, share inclusive practices, and explore future collaborations. For ZLA, the event was an opportunity to present its work in autism inclusion, mental health, psychosocial support, and community-based programming in Lebanon, while building new partnerships to support more inclusive and accessible initiatives for...

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 Participants will engage in guided group work to critically examine outdated...

Bread&Net is an annual unconference that brings together activists, technologists, journalists, and policymakers to discuss and reimagine digital rights and social justice in the Arabic-speaking region. Organized by SMEX, Bread&Net offers a collaborative space for learning, strategizing, and building networks of solidarity.

Following our previous webinar on Decolonising Children’s Rights and as part of the Decolonising Human Rights series, the Arab Master’s Programme in Democracy and Human Rights is pleased to invite you to the upcoming webinar titled “Decolonising Minority Rights”.

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...

دعوة لتقديم طلبات المشاركة تدريب متخصص في الصحافة الاستقصائية باستخدام المصادر المفتوحة والذكاء الاصطناعي تنظّمه جمعية الشفافية الدولية – لبنان لبنان | 5 – 8 آب 2025

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.

The Non-Governmental Organizations Initiative (NGOi) at the American University of Beirut is organizing a Series of Panel Discussions titled “The Civil Society Sector in Lebanon: A Beacon of Hope in Times of Conflict” to highlight key aspects, initiatives, and data/figures from the response of the civil society sector to the ongoing war in Lebanon.

The Non-Governmental Organizations Initiative (NGOi) at the American University of Beirut is organizing a Series of Panel Discussions titled “The Civil Society Sector in Lebanon: A Beacon of Hope in Times of Conflict” to highlight key aspects, initiatives, and data/figures from the response of the civil society sector to the ongoing war in Lebanon.

The Non-Governmental Organizations Initiative (NGOi) at the American University of Beirut is organizing a Series of Panel Discussions titled “The Civil Society Sector in Lebanon: A Beacon of Hope in Times of Conflict” to highlight key aspects, initiatives, and data/figures from the response of the civil society sector to the ongoing war in Lebanon.

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 us for a townhall discussion on solar energy and the Decentralized Renewable Energy Law in Lebanon. The discussion will center on the law and how it should be implemented and regulated. It will be held in the Rotana Gefinor Hotel from 11am until 1pm on Monday the 24 of June. You can register to attend by following this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Us-zW4H0ajarnae6hvgWFqmgE-GykdJSqW_yCe… for the physical attendance, which will take place in the Rotana Gefinor Hotel or this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/2117183775943/WN_QOajXyI5TeOO_…...

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...

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BIKE AGAINST HUNGER Sunday, October 22, 2023 To Celebrate World Food Day, we will be organizing our yearly beautiful fundraiser where we bike together across Beirut on Sunday October 22, 2023 to raise awareness about hunger and food waste in Lebanon! Meeting place: Cyclosport, Gemmayze Meeting time: 9:00 a.m. SHARP Return time: around 1:00 p.m. Participation fee: $2 to be donated to FoodBlessed :) Bike rental fee: $3 (If you get your bike, you only pay the participation fee). --

التعامل مع المشاعر والأحكام والاحتياجات "الصعبة" لرفع مستوى التواصل والتفاهم والحرية الداخلية يوم السبت 21 تشرين الأول, من 9 صباحاً حتى 5 مساءً، بيروت "حضور شخصي" آخر موعد للتسجيل: 13 تشرين الأول2023 الميسر: حمادة جمعة، لغة الورشة: العربية، التكلفة: مجانية

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!