Strong Mothers – Strong Children
The project supports families of single-income mothers in Lebanon and their children in Beirut, Kesserwan, Bcharreh, and Koura. Many of these families live in difficult conditions: they are particularly affected by the ongoing economic crisis, political uncertainties, and the consequences of past conflicts. The aim of the project is to provide these families with new opportunities, strengthen their […]
Stronger together | Education for children with disabilities in Lebanon
The special needs school Wahat al Farah, the “Oasis of Joy,” is a private initiative in northern Lebanon. Since there are no state-run special needs schools for children with disabilities in the country and public schools are generally not prepared for inclusive education, Wahat al Farah fills an important gap. Government support has been absent for years due to the ongoing […]
Catching up | New educational opportunities in Syria
Years of war have left deep marks on the Syrian educational system. Many schools are damaged, and many children and young people have been unable to attend classes for a long time or have completely lost touch with school and training. Our new project, funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), opens up new educational […]
The free pharmacy of Fondation Al Tawarek
The economic and social crisis in Lebanon has drastically worsened the living conditions of people in Tripoli, the country’s second-largest city. Access to basic medication has become nearly impossible for many residents. The Fondation Al Tawarek (“Al Tawarek“), which already operates the „Free Supermarket“ together with Orienthelfer e.V., has therefore opened a free pharmacy (“Al Tawarek Free Pharmacy”) in another joint project to address this urgent need. […]
Education without detours
Since 19 May 2026, the Alsama Project has been a winner of the ‘Global Schools Prize’. The award recognises the Alsama Project’s exceptional commitment to providing access to education and future prospects for refugee children and young people in Lebanon and Syria. A key reason for this recognition is the community-based approach: a large proportion of the team have personal experience of displacement […]
A solid foundation. Education in Aleppo.
After years of conflict, displacement, and disrupted education, this project is creating new opportunities for children and young people in Aleppo, Syria. Together with our local partner Orange, we are providing 5,562 conflict-affected, displaced, and returning children and adolescents with access to safe, high-quality education from July to December 2026. To achieve this, we are strengthening ten schools by improving […]