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Our mission is to restore dignity to hardworking Lebanese people by ensuring access to food, education and employment.

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About Us

Our Story

Beit el Baraka is an apolitical and non-sectarian organization that does not discriminate between communities and prioritizes dignity in its charitable efforts. Beit el Baraka does not accept donations from individuals with political affiliations. Beit el Baraka is a Lebanon based charity (registration 2277), also registered in the USA (EIN 85- 0879465), France (FDFL 888 013 596) Swizerland (Alam Suisse 080 124 578), and Australia (54648 808 048).

Purpose: Our purpose is to maintain a sustainable ecosystem that upholds dignity, secures food access, cultivates future talent, and drives inclusive employment.

Mission: Our mission is to restore dignity to hardworking Lebanese people by ensuring access to food, education and employment.

Vision: We envision a Lebanon where families can live a secure, valued, and respectable life with access to social security, education, and retirement pensions for all. Today, Beit el Baraka’s database includes 300,000 seniors, 35,805 students and 14,542 teachers in 205 schools throughout Lebanon.

Our Values

Our work is governed by principles that bind every action, deed, and partnership we engage in. These principles help us remain closer to the true essence of Beit el Baraka’s existence.

  • We fight for dignity, inclusion and social justice
  • We believe in a “stronger together” culture
  • We champion empowerment through education and vocational training
  • We act with transparency and integrity
  • We foster a culture of reliability and credibility
What We Do

We create sustainable solutions and models that empower communities and foster long-term impact.

We believe that every Lebanese in need deserves a dignified life with access to food, education, and job opportunities.

With a mission to ensure dignity to vulnerable families in a spirit of respect and support, our work has expanded over the years from providing food security, decent livelihood and education, to creating innovative sustainable solutions and models that aim at leading scalable social change and inspiring communities. Through hands-on training, skill development, job creation, and the cultivation of local know-how, our aim is to empower futures, transforming beneficiaries into active contributors of the society.

Why Dignity

Because dignity transforms charity into opportunity, and need into action. It’s what allows people to feel seen, respected, and capable. At Beit el Baraka, dignity means treating every person with potential, not just needs. Dignity lies at the heart of what we do: empowering people to contribute, learn, and rebuild their lives with purpose, by giving them the tools they need to move forward: access to education, trainings, jobs, and decent living conditions.

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Food Security

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Beneficiaries

Livelihood

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Job Creation
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SMEs & COOPs

Education

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Students
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Teachers
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Schools

Solar Panels & Computer Labs

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Solar Panels
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Students Supported
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Computer Labs
Impact Coverage
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Our Programs

Food Security
Food Security
82% of Lebanon’s population struggles to afford food. Through our free supermarket and agro-farming initiative, we provide families with dignity, choice, and sustainable nutrition.
Education – FORSA
Education – FORSA
FORSA was launched in 2021 to address Lebanon’s crises that left many families unable to afford tuition, helping over 35,000 students stay in school.
Job Creation
Job Creation
Across 53 villages, 1,200 women turn Lebanon’s rich terroir into premium mouneh and crafts empowering underprivileged communities and fueling sustainable growth.

Give Directly

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“Give Directly” turns compassion into something deeply personal. You choose a life, a story, a need, and your donation goes straight to that person. No distance, no abstraction, just a direct human connection that changes a life.

Case 1
Case 1
Her husband passed away seven years ago following a heart attack. Since then, she has carried the full responsibility of providing for her three children alone. Working from home as a hairdresser, her income remains unstable and insufficient to meet even their most basic needs. Her eldest daughter is currently in Terminale, at a critical stage in her education. Due to financial hardship, she has been unable to settle her school fees and now faces an outstanding balance of $2,414 in addition to 60,000,000 LBP. The school has requested full payment by the end of the month. With no financial support and no fixed income, she is left with limited options. Her only priority is to ensure her daughter can continue her education and sit for her official exams.
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Our Goal $2,414
Case 2
Case 2
A family of four is currently living under acute financial and medical strain, with two children aged 10 dependents on their care. The father is battling cancer and has undergone bladder removal surgery and relies on an external urinary bag for daily living. So, his condition has forced him out of work, eliminating the family’s primary source of income. With no stable earnings, the family is struggling to cover the cost of essential medical supplies, in addition to their most basic daily needs. Immediate support is required to ensure the continuity of the children’s education. Assistance with school fees is critical to secure their enrolment for the upcoming academic year and protect their access to learning and future opportunities.
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Our Goal $1,323
Case 3
Case 3
A 19-year-old young woman is living with epilepsy and requires daily treatment with Vimpat (200 mg). The cost of her medication is $150 every 28 days, which the family is struggling to afford. Without this treatment, she is at high risk of severe epileptic seizures. She is currently pursuing her studies in hotel management, despite her medical condition. Her mother is her primary caregiver and stays home to support her. The father works in aluminium, but his income is unstable and insufficient to cover the family’s needs. The eldest daughter contributes financially and helps cover part of the medication cost. The family is facing significant financial hardship and requires urgent support to ensure continuous access to essential medication and basic living need
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Our Goal $1,950
Case 4
Case 4
An 87-year-old man lives alone following the loss of his wife. He previously worked at a travel agency but is no longer able to generate any income. He has no children and no family to support him. He currently resides in a rented home with a monthly rent of $250, an amount he cannot afford on his own, and lives under constant threat of eviction. Given his old age and financial vulnerability, he is at serious risk of losing his shelter. Urgent support is needed to help cover his rent and ensure he can continue to live in safety and dignity.
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Our Goal $3,000
Case 5
Case 5
Rana is a widow who raised her two children on her own. Although her children are now older and contribute as much as they can, the family remains under significant financial pressure. Her daughter suffers from a kidney condition and requires regular dialysis, which has added a heavy and ongoing medical burden. They live in a rented home, and Rana struggles to keep up with monthly payments, leading to recurring tension with the landlord. Rana and her son work in the mouneh business, specialising in vegan products. She was recently accepted to join Souk el Tayeb, a step that would allow her to access a broader market and grow her activity. However, she must first register her business, a cost she is currently unable to afford. A contribution of $700 to complete the registration would enable her to formalise her activity, expand her sales, and move toward a more stable and sustainable source of income.
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Our Goal $700

Testimonials

“Thanks to Beit el Baraka, my children are still in school. I can’t thank you enough.”
Rana, mother of three, Beirut
“Au nom de l’école des Soeurs de Sainte Therese et des parents, nous tenons a vous exprimer notre sincere gratitude pour votre genereux soutien envers certains de nos eleves.”
Sr Sabah Romanos-Head of School
“Your donation is allowing me to pursue my education in the field which I have wanted to work in since I was merely 4 years old. I am grateful not only for your generosity but for your kindness as an institution and for the kindness of the people contributing to your work.”
Student – Education Program

Financials / Audit Report

Beit el Baraka upholds full transparency and accountability, with regular independent audits and a strict refusal of dubious donations.

We remain neutral, impartial, and inclusive, partnering only with those who share our values and ethics.

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beit el baraka reversing the brain drain

To regain the Lebanon we want, a sovereign and independent Lebanon where families live in dignity, where diversities are celebrated,

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Alors que le Liban s’enfonce dans une crise politique, économique et humanitaire, les enfants en sont les premières victimes.

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Meet the Team

ELIAS KHALIL

ELIAS KHALIL

CEO

GEORGES DAABOUL

GEORGES DAABOUL

Finance Manager

CHADEN HARB

CHADEN HARB

HR Manager

MIRA KOCACHE

MIRA KOCACHE

Grants Manager

NATACHA TORKELSSON

NATACHA TORKELSSON

Head of Education

DORY BARHOUCHE

DORY BARHOUCHE

Accounting Manager

MANAL MEDAWAR

MANAL MEDAWAR

Program Manager

NATALIA EL KHOURY

NATALIA EL KHOURY

Data Analyst

JEAN FAKHRY

JEAN FAKHRY

Architect

ELIAS ZGHEIB

ELIAS ZGHEIB

Production Manager

PAUL SAMUEL

PAUL SAMUEL

Graphic Designer

TRACY ABI RACHED

TRACY ABI RACHED

Senior Accountant

SABINE NASSIM

SABINE NASSIM

Operations Coordinator

VICKY RIZKALLAH

VICKI RIZKALLAH

Store Manager

FADY HAMZEH

FADY HAMZEH

Logistics & Warehouse Manager

ADAM ALLAW

ADAM ALLAW

Junior Accountant

ELIE JARJOUR

ELIE JARJOUR

IT Support

HUSSEIN HAIDAR

HUSSEIN HAIDAR

Store Assistant

JEAN DACCACHE

JEAN DACCACHE

Office Services Associate

MARAL HINDOYAN

MARAL HINDOYAN

Office Helper

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