Who We Are
Community Driven
Ajialouna is a non-profit organization led by a highly respected board of directors, committed to improving lives and supporting the underprivileged youth, women and elderly populations across a dynamic and ever-changing Lebanon. Working across our offices and informed by a vast network of local volunteers and partners, Ajialouna capitalizes on the value of its female leadership and 28 years of on the ground experience. We address the critical issues affecting impoverished Lebanese communities head-on by ensuring access to quality healthcare, expanding educational opportunity, an ever-lasting commitment to no hunger by providing food security, increasing social resilience and empowering women all while working to promote local, regional and international cooperation to achieve long lasting resilience and opportunities for generations to come.
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Our Mission
Ajialouna is a dynamic nonprofit organization, driven by women leaders since 1995. Our mission is to improve lives and support the underprivileged youth, orphans, women and elderly populations across Lebanon. We provide free access to healthcare services, food security, offer educational opportunities and promote women-empowerment initiatives to address critical issues affecting impoverished Lebanese and migrant communities.
In alignment with the UN 2030 agenda and the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, we have an ever-lasting commitment to no hunger by providing food security, increasing social resilience, and empowering women. We promote local, regional and international cooperation to achieve long lasting resilience and opportunities for future generations. With a presence in both Beirut and Tripoli, we reach throughout Lebanon, including rural areas in North and South Lebanon, Akkar, and Beqaa.
Our mission is to amplify our impact, reaching more beneficiaries across Lebanon, uniting and empowering communities for a better tomorrow. To achieve this, Ajialouna collaborates with various associations, institutions, and organizations, serving as a reliable bridge between donors and those in need. We believe it to be our responsibility to connect the more privileged entities with as many communities living under the poverty line in our country as possible.
Our Vision
Our vision is that every individual deserves equal access to good health services, social and food security, and education, paving the way for a more promising future. It is through meeting basic human rights that we can preserve and implement our values of dignity and respect for one another.
Our Values
Our work at Ajialouna is built upon and guided by a set of seven values which are reflected in the work we do in the community. The guiding values below allow us to elevate our leadership performance and helps us to uphold and fulfill our mission and vision.
Holistic Approach
We strategically address a broad spectrum of critical issues, from healthcare and food security to education and women's empowerment. Our multifaceted approach is carefully designed to address various social determinants of health and create a more resilient and self-sufficient community.
Trust and Transparency
We have built a legacy of trust and transparency over our 28-year history, ensuring that our supporters and beneficiaries have confidence in our work.
Commitment
With 28 years of unwavering commitment, Ajialouna remains steadfast in its mission to enhance the future well-being of Lebanon's most vulnerable communities
Inclusivity
Community-centered inclusivity is at the core of our structured approach. We ensure that a wide range of community members benefit from our programs, creating a harmonious and cohesive environment.
Adaptability
Our adaptability in crisis situations is a structured response rooted in careful planning. We are prepared to navigate unforeseen challenges while maintaining our structured approach to achieving long-lasting resilience