Livelihoods and Social Stability

Roots that Weave

The livelihood and social stability program at Nusaned is responsible for addressing the economic and social challenges faced by vulnerable communities. While we strive, through our livelihood sector, to empower individuals by promoting economic opportunities and supporting the development of skills and resources necessary to improve their well-being, our social stability sector strives to build resilience and reduce conflicts within these communities by nurturing a safe and healthy environment. Through reinforcing economic stability, Nusaned aims at reducing social tensions while conversely providing platforms to foster social stability and help drive economic growth.

We believe that everyone deserves to live a life of dignity and security. Help us make a difference!

165

Women
Trained

700+

Households
Engaged

16

MSMEs
Supported

250+

Youth Volunteers

1

Sustainable Community Space

1

Municipality Supported within Nudawwer (Beirut)

1

SWM Collect Point
THE CHALLENGE

Economic hardships, unemployment, political instability, and refugee influx strain livelihoods and social stability. Nusaned aims to create opportunities, empower marginalized groups, foster cohesion, and promote inclusive governance for a better future. Together, we can overcome these obstacles and build a prosperous, harmonious society.

THE CHALLENGE

Economic hardships, unemployment, political instability, and refugee influx strain livelihoods and social stability. Nusaned aims to create opportunities, empower marginalized groups, foster cohesion, and promote inclusive governance for a better future. Together, we can overcome these obstacles and build a prosperous, harmonious society.

Make a Difference!

Your donations can make a difference in improving the livelihoods and social stability of vulnerable communities. Every contribution, no matter the size, will have a lasting impact on vulnerable families and individuals. Together, we can create positive change and support initiatives that empower vulnerable communities, promote economic opportunities, break down gender barriers, and foster social cohesion. Join us in building a brighter future for Lebanon. Donate now and be a part of the transformative journey!

Make a Difference!

Your donations can make a difference in improving the livelihoods and social stability of vulnerable communities. Every contribution, no matter the size, will have a lasting impact on vulnerable families and individuals. Together, we can create positive change and support initiatives that empower vulnerable communities, promote economic opportunities, break down gender barriers, and foster social cohesion. Join us in building a brighter future for Lebanon. Donate now and be a part of the transformative journey!

Our ambition

Our ambition is to focus on improving livelihoods and social stability in Lebanon. We aim to design and build innovative community spaces and incorporate sustainable building technologies and circular economy principles. Our efforts are dedicated to fostering economic opportunities and promoting social cohesion across the eight Lebanese governorates. Together, we aim to empower communities and create a resilient and thriving Lebanon.

Our target by end 2024 is to create 4000 jobs, involve 500 volunteers, and coordinate with 35 municipalities



Our ambition

Our ambition is to focus on improving livelihoods and social stability in Lebanon. We aim to design and build innovative community spaces and incorporate sustainable building technologies and circular economy principles. Our efforts are dedicated to fostering economic opportunities and promoting social cohesion across the eight Lebanese governorates. Together, we aim to empower communities and create a resilient and thriving Lebanon.

Our target by end 2024 is to create 4000 jobs, involve 500 volunteers, and coordinate with 35 municipalities



Where We Are

Our livelihoods and social stability program has been extended to cover the Beirut and Mount Lebanon area. 

  • 3500+ workers have been contracted in Shelter Projects in 2020 and 2021
  • 120 women contracted for Nasma Project
  • 45 women trained with FIA Project

Where We Are

Our livelihoods and social stability program has been extended to cover the Beirut and Mount Lebanon area. 

  • 3500+ workers have been contracted in Shelter Projects in 2020 and 2021
  • 120 women contracted for Nasma Project
  • 45 women trained with FIA Project

Eco-Nawl

Nudawwer

Nasma

ParticiPlay

Feminist in Action

Success Stories

July 2022
Feminist in Action
Feminist in Action (FIA) is a Livelihood project funded by Care International, tackling the limited access of disadvantaged families, mostly women-lead, to tailored financial and technical support. The project was able to provide 45 women from…
July 2022
Nasma
In July 2023, UN Women, ACTED, and Nusaned, supported by the Government of Japan, inaugurated Beirut's first women-led menstrual hygiene pad production facility in Beirut, the Nasma Hygienic Pads project. This initiative tackles the period…
July 2022
Nudawwer
The Nudawwer project, implemented by UNEP in collaboration with Nusaned as an implementing partner and funded by the SwitchMed program, has made significant progress in promoting a circular economy and sustainable consumption and production…

How we Support

Our Livelihoods and Social Stability program focuses on supporting individuals and communities in need, in an unbiased manner. Through extensive research and assessment and in collaboration with different stakeholders including beneficiaries, we identify priority areas and target vulnerable households based on specific criteria.  Households prioritized are:

  • Households with a large number of dependents, especially children
  • Household with elderly and/or people with chronic illnesses
  • Household with people with special needs
  • Women-Led Households

A needs-assessment is carried out by our volunteer social workers, and Field Officers

Our approach to fostering Livelihoods and Social Stability within communities is comprehensive. Our strategy encompasses close collaboration with both local and international NGOs, as well as key community stakeholders, including research centers, academic institutes, and governing bodies. Together, we engage in a value-based needs assessment process, working collaboratively to identify target individuals and families. This inclusive approach extends to homeowners, ensuring their active involvement in decision-making and program design. Through these collective efforts, we aim to raise awareness about the pivotal role that Livelihoods and Social Stability play in enhancing the well-being and sustainability of individuals and the broader community.

We focus on promoting sustainable livelihoods and social stability through supporting local Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises

We believe in a circular economy that benefits local businesses, mostly MSMEs, creates jobs, and builds stable communities. We focus on efficiency and durability, which supports a strong economy and sustainable living, and we build local skills for lasting prosperity. We also help households prevent waste and use circular practices, making life better for everyone in the community.

We promote communal living and a healthy neighborhood environment for all

We invest in rehabilitating or creating new shared indoor and outdoor community spaces, especially those related to youth, children, and older people such as playgrounds, and multi-purpose spaces to support training, workshops, and various community events.