Within its 10,452 m^2 area, Lebanon is home to 16,000 Non-Governmental Organizations, many established after the August 4th blast.
Many have been in public spotlight after vibrant initiatives to call for the amendement of unfair legislations and support of marginalized communities. However, how healthy is this dependence on the Civil Society?
Is Lebanon becoming a republic of NGOs, a self-reliant group of citizens trying to compensate for the now-normalized government's negligence? If you want to help, where should you begin with?
While some are funded by rich political figures and others are just empty offices with sketchy financial statements, some organizations stand out.
Founded in 1979, Amel Association has set an example to lead by. It has opened 24 medical centers and offered accessible medical and psychosocial services. Amel is well-recognized internationally and was the first Lebanese organization to be nominated for Nobel Peace Prize in 2016.
Join us in a conversation with Dr. Zeina Mohanna, lecturer at the American University of Beirut and member of the Board of Directors at Amel.
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