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A Lebanon where families can live a secure, valued and respectable life with access to social security, education and retirement pensions for all.

When Hope is Shared, Miracles Happen

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.

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
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Our Programs

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
Across 53 villages, 1,200 women turn Lebanon’s rich terroir into premium mouneh and crafts—empowering underprivileged communities and fueling sustainable growth.
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.

Donate Directly

Case 5

A blind mother of two, unable to work or provide for her family, is facing a dire situation. Her husband recently suffered a stroke, leaving them both with disabilities and no source of
income, at risk of losing their home. Your immediate support can provide the lifeline they desperately need.

Amount Raised $1
Our Goal $1000
Case 4

An 87-year-old widow lives with her son, who is unable to work after a serious accident, and he struggles with epilepsy. With no income to support their household, they face severe financial challenges. Your help can provide vital assistance to this family in their time of need.

Amount Raised $0
Our Goal $1000
Case 3

A single elderly man, a former university teacher, lost all his retirement savings stuck in the banks. He is urgently in need of support to cover his annual rent and keep a roof over his
head. Your help can provide him with much-needed security and dignity during this difficult time.

Amount Raised $0
Our Goal $1000
Case 2

An 80-year-old retired journalist, widowed and facing the challenges of aging, is struggling to support her daughter who recently suffered a nervous breakdown and is currently unable to work. Your support can help provide the care and relief this family desperately needs.

Amount Raised $10
Our Goal $600
Case 1

This widow is living alone, abandoned by her children and is facing loneliness and financial hardship. She is struggling to pay her rent. Without your support, she risks losing her home. Your help can restore her security and dignity in this critical time.

Amount Raised $0
Our Goal $500

Testimonials

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.

Media

beit el baraka save education sector

.يمرّ لبنان اليوم لا بضيقة ماليّة فحسب إنّما بأزمة اقتصاديّة تاريخيّة لم يعيشها اللّبنانيّون من قبل، إذ أنّها طالت مختلف

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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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beit el baraka surplombant le port de Beyrouth

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

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