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Association Najdeh received a delegation from the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation, the Director of Programs at the Agency, Mr. Francis Villa, the Country Coordinator of the Movement for Peace, Ms. Sima Al-Sayed, and their accompanying delegation, who were received by Ms. Leila El-Ali, Director of Association Najdeh, project and programs, and the association’s team. 

The visit came within the framework of inspecting and following up a project, ‘Humanitarian support and protection services for women, families of Palestinian and Syrian refugees and host communities in Shatila and Burj Al-Barajneh camps in Lebanon’. The delegation toured the alleys of the camp and participated in the activities of the project, as well as observing the effects of its services and awareness it contributes, such as the defence of the rights of women and refugees in Lebanon, alongside the social problems experienced by the camp. In conclusion, interventions were made on the situation of Palestinian refugees in Lebanon.

Beirut, within the framework of interactive capacity building, the Social Help Society conducted a two-day training workshop, It included the art of unlimited communication, perception and positive thinking, About NLP techniques. This manifests by using language to access the subconscious mind, and neurolinguistic programming strategies etc. The training was attended by the team of psychologists In the association. International trainer Ahmed Qudous, President of the Arab Council for Neurolinguistic Programming and Human Development Expert, facilitated the training.

Ain al-Hilweh, on the occasion of International Women’s Day, Association Najdeh organised an interactive and open dialogue seminar under the title ‘Partners in the struggle are partners in decision-making’, given in the presence of both male and female representatives of each of the respective factions, i.e. popular committees, foundations, civil societies, women’s committees, and activists from the local community. After being welcomed by Mrs. Bushra Al-Amin, the speech on International Women’s Day was delivered by the coordinator of the Ain Al-Hilweh branch, Ms. Jehan Awad, and focussed on ‘The role of women’s struggle in all historical stations and their distinctive role’, where glimpses of the struggle of Palestinian women were presented. From the beginning, Palestinian women were and still are partners of men in the Defence of the homeland and had organised and influential Defence initiatives, Ms. Samira Salah, a member of the Palestinian National Council and a member of the Women’s International Democratic Union, spoke about ‘the stages of Palestinian women’s struggle over the years spanning from the Balfour Declaration to the present day. Women have advanced the front lines in the national struggle, possessing a multitude of roles along the way of fighter, captive, martyr, leader, and nanny. Ms. Samira Salah stressed the role of women in the social, educational, and family aspect, and the sacrifices required of women to occupy these hierarchal positions in Palestinian decision-making and in all institutions and forums’. Furthermore, Ms. Rita Hamdan, Director of the People’s Aid Association for Relief and Development, spoke about ‘the struggle of Palestinian women alongside men in the face of the usurping occupier with their strength, and achievements in various fields. Palestinian women who make up half of society have suffered from double, national racial persecution as a result of the occupation and social gender inherited from the societal concepts, customs, and traditions’.

Media journalist, Lina Mayasi, spoke about “the struggles of Lebanese women during the wars that Lebanon went through, and the achievements she was able to achieve in obtaining the right to nominate and vote and amend some laws on women, such as criminalising domestic violence and sexual harassment.” At the end of the seminar, a set of valuable interventions were presented before the attendees.

With the holy month of Ramadan nearing, we thank you for your continued support with our campaigns. We are pleased to announce, in Association Najdeh, our new campaign for the holy month of Ramadan, ‘From You to Them’. This campaign aims to enhance the resilience of refugee families in the Palestinian camps and communities in Lebanon.

We invite you to participate in our campaign, through your contributions and donations by contacting; Social Affairs Program Officer Ms. Yousra Al-Jarad, or through the branches of the association, or through the following account numbers:

Al-Badawi Camp, Association Najdeh received a delegation from the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, as well as the Swiss embassy in Lebanon headed by Madame Lisa Magnolia, Head of the Middle East and North Africa Department at the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation and their accompanying delegation.

The delegation was received by, Madame Leila El-Ali, Director of Association Najdeh and head of the projects, programmes and the associations teams. The visit came within the framework of inspecting and following up the project “Improving the quality of comprehensive protection services and the community environment for children and mothers in Palestinian camps and communities in Lebanon.”

The delegation toured at the Centre for Education and Psychosocial Support. The most prominent problems suffered by children in terms of protection and rights were presented. The delegation participated in the activities of a group of children on the promotion of equality between children alongside other activities. In conclusion, interventions were made about the situation of Palestinian refugees in Lebanon.

Jalil, on the occasion of International Women’s Day, the Social Aid Society organised an interactive seminar and an open dialogue entitled “Partners in the Struggle, Partners in Decision-Making”, in the presence of the People’s Committees and the UNRWA Director in Al-Jalil camp representative of educational, social and health institutions and associations, and clerics.

After welcoming the audience by Ms. Noor Al-Bakai, coordinator of the Women’s and Girls’ Rights Program – Bekaa, she delivered the speech on Women’s Day and focussed on ; ‘The role of women’s struggle in all historical stations and their distinctive role’. The militant role of the late colleague Samira Abu Al-Foul and glimpses of Palestinian women’s struggle were presented. From the beginning, Palestinian women were and still are partners of men in the Defence of the homeland and had organised and influential Defence initiatives.

Ms. Leila Marwa, former president of the women’s gathering, spoke, “On the militant history of women and what the purple colour symbolises dignity and justice, and about legal violence against women in Lebanon, personal status laws, labour laws and others”.

Dr. Aziza Al-Khalidi, a consultant on gender issues, spoke about “women’s participation in the struggle and their achievements and the challenges faced by women in connection with the Palestinian cause and the sacrifices made by Palestinian women, which will be presented in the future and confirmed the integration of women with political life, decision-making and self-determination,” and there were a number of interventions and discussions to clarify

Nahr el-Bared, Association Najdeh received a delegation from the management of UNICEF and the Taawon Association. The delegation included the Director of the Palestinian Program at UNICEF, Mr. Nazih Yacoub, and Ms. Heba Abu Rashid from the Palestinian Program. Furthermore, the delegation included, Ms. Hana Al-Khalil, Coordinator of the Early Childhood Program, and Mr. Firas Totongi, Coordinator of the Education Program from the Taawon Association, and their accompanying delegation. The delegation was received by the coordinator of the Nawal Bard Branch, Ms. Nawal Hassan and the Association Najdeh team. The visit came within the framework of inspection and a follow-up to the ‘Early Childhood Education Support Project’. The delegation toured the kindergarten and participated in the activities of a group of children. Where in conclusion, interventions were made on the situation of Palestinian refugees in Lebanon.

Al-Badawi, for the occasion of International Women’s Day, Association Najdeh organised an interactive and open dialogue seminar under the title: Partners in the Struggle, Partners in the Decision Making. In the presence of the popular committees in the camp and women’s unions and representatives of educational, social and health institutions and associations, scout bodies and sports clubs. Mrs. Hanaa Al-Enein, the coordinator of the Badawi branch, after welcoming the attendance , delivered the speech on Women’s Day and focussed on ‘The role of women’s struggle in all historical stations and their distinctive role”. Glimpses of the struggle of Palestinian women were presented, from the beginning Palestinian women were and still are partners of men in the Defence of the homeland and had organised and influential Defence initiatives.

Mrs. Nariman Al-Shamla, President of Association Donia for Sustainable Development, Ms. Faiza and Nass, Musharafaat from Riad Al-Ittihad, in the North region, spoke about the role of Palestinian women in supporting the cause throughout their history in all fields. Their speakers also shed light on their role in relation with the circumstances and issues Palestinian women are currently going through. Therefore, the role of women in the captive movement and the arenas of struggle were highlighted, and there were a number of interventions and discussions to clarify several concepts.

Al-Badawi refugee camp welcomed Association Najdeh a delegation under UNICEF represented by Ms. Judy Cankara, Ms. Hiba Abu-Rashid, and Mr. Ernest alongside the representative for the Foundation of Medical Aid for Palestinians, Mr. Mahmoud Al-Adwei. Furthermore, the delegation was accompanied by the representative Ms. Buthaina Saad, deputy of Association Najdeh and head of the projects and programs within Association Najdeh. The visit came within the framework of an inspection and follow-up for the project concerned with support and services for the protection of children, women, and families within the refugee camps and and gatherings of Palestinians. The delegation toured the centre of education and psychological support. The group participated in an activity for the children, in attempt to create equality between girls and boys, alongside various other activities, with the final goal being to improve the situation of Palestinian refugees in Lebanon within the camps.

Beirut, Burj Al-Barajneh camp, Association Najdeh, and the Movement for Peace organisation, launched the project “Humanitarian support and protection services for women, families of Palestinian and Syrian refugees and communities in Shatila and Burj Al-Barajneh refugee camps in Lebanon.”

The project spans for the duration of 18 months, through which we seek to strengthen the resilience and protection of refugees and giving priority to survivors of gender-based violence.

The project will provide; services and interventions of a holistic nature to 770 Palestinian, Syrian and Lebanese families, support 200 women and girls who survived gender-based violence or at risk of violence or girls at risk of early marriage, it will provide unconditional cash assistance, awareness sessions and activities to advocate for women’s and girls’ issues and to combat gender-based violence, legal advice and services related to the rights and protection of women and girls in personal status laws, and initiatives to strengthen the community resilience of women and girls through the use of common skills and experiences to enable them to support themselves and bring about sustainable positive change.

This project is funded by the Spanish Agency for International Cooperation for Development.