Below we introduce some of our implementing partners
Alsama
www.alsamaproject.com
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Alsama Project is an educational organisation registered in Lebanon, Syria and the UK, which is dedicated to supporting the future of refugee children and young people in Lebanon and, since 2026, in Syria as well. In Lebanon, many of the pupils it supports come from Syrian families and have found no prospects within the state school system. The lessons offered by Alsama are specifically tailored to young people whose schooling has been interrupted.
Alsama operates in the Shatila and Bourj al-Barajneh refugee camps in Beirut and, since 2024, also in Syria. It all began in 2020 with an empowerment programme for girls. Today, around 880 young people are studying at Alsama. 96% of the team come from the local Lebanese community or the refugee community. Orienthelfer e.V. has been working with the organisation since 2026.
Auxilia
www.auxilia-international.org
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The non-governmental organisation AUXILIA was founded in the early 1990s in the aftermath of the 15-year civil war (1975–1990) to alleviate the devastating socio-economic consequences for the population. The initiative of a group of medical students at the Lebanese University, the only state university in Lebanon, has since become a humanitarian support for single, destitute mothers and their children.
The distribution of monthly food and hygiene packages, coverage of health insurance and school fees, assistance with household repairs and counselling on psychosocial and educational issues are primarily aimed at single mothers. The financial relief allows them to use the time to devote themselves to their own education or training so that they can provide for the maintenance and well-being of their families in the medium and long term.
Embrace
Embrace was founded in Lebanon in 2014 by a group of doctors, psychologists and social workers to improve the mental health of the population. In Lebanon, approximately one person dies by suicide every two days, and one person attempts suicide every six hours.
The topic of suicide is a major taboo in Lebanon, preventing people with suicidal thoughts from seeking help. In partnership with the state health authorities, the Embrace team has developed measures and programmes to reach people who are struggling with life. Similar to the German ‘Telefonseelsorge’ (telephone counselling service), Embrace operates the ‘Lifeline 1564’ telephone service under the motto ‘Talking can save lives’, which can be called free of charge around the clock throughout Lebanon.
In addition to providing immediate emotional support to callers, the Embrace team offers de-escalation measures, crisis intervention and help in finding local support in the caller’s place of residence. Embrace also travels around the country in its own buses to raise public awareness of suicide and suicide prevention and to reach people who are unaware of or unable to access the Lifeline telephone service.
Fondation Al-Tawarek
The Lebanese non-governmental organisation Fondation Al-Tawarek has been helping destitute people in Tripoli for more than 30 years. At the Al Tawarek Centre, a team of dedicated and mostly volunteer staff supports more than 2,500 people every month. Its services include a free supermarket and pharmacy, as well as a clothing distribution centre, food parcels, special events and home visits.
Hand in Hand for Aid and Development – HiHFAD
Hand in Hand for Aid and Development (HiHFAD) was founded in the United Kingdom in 2011 by British and Syrian nationals. Today, the organisation has over 1,000 employees and is active in Syria, Turkey and London. It provides emergency aid, educational opportunities and reconstruction assistance, particularly for health facilities, residential buildings and schools. The focus is on strengthening Syrian communities, especially vulnerable groups such as children, people with disabilities, the elderly and single mothers.
Oasis of Joy | Wahat Al-Farah
Wahat Al-Farah is a non-profit organisation in Lebanon that has been supporting people with intellectual disabilities and autism for over 30 years. Its goal is to create an environment that enables children, young people and adults with special needs to reach their full potential. In addition to educational support, the organisation offers psychosocial care, medical assistance and cultural programmes to promote social participation.
Society for Social Support and Education – SSSE
socialsupporteducation.org
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The Society for Social Support and Education (SSSE) has been registered in Beirut since 2019. The organisation was founded on the initiative of Syrian women to support refugees in the Bekaa Valley. SSSE now focuses on educational work for children of Syrian refugees and, in cooperation with the Lebanese Ministry of Education, has enabled over 15,000 children to attend school. In addition, over 10,000 households have been provided with essential goods.
Social Support and Education Foundation – SSEF
The Social Support and Education Foundation (SSEF) is a Syrian foundation that was established in 2025. It emerged from the Lebanese partner organisation Society for Social Support and Education (SSSE), which has also been working with Orienthelfer e.V. for many years.
SSEF is committed to providing education and psychosocial support to children and their families in Syria. Through its work focusing on Damascus and the surrounding regions, SSEF helps to create new perspectives for children and young people and to strengthen families in difficult life situations in the long term.