War Child Holland in Lebanon

10/07/2025

Back in April, at Sir Al Danniyeh, a transformative stigma reduction training brought together teachers, facilitators, outreach workers, center coordinators, and cleaners for a powerful experience. The training provided a safe space for participants to express their feelings, discuss the impact of stigma, and share personal stories that deepened emotional connections and fostered empathy among the team.

Throughout the sessions, participants shared their experience with being stigmatized because of their background, while an outreach worker spoke about the challenges of working in stigmatized communities. These stories were eye-opening, creating a strong bond among the participants and encouraging open communication.

The feedback was overwhelmingly positive. Many participants expressed gratitude for the chance to reflect on their biases and how better awareness would improve their work with others. Teachers felt empowered to foster inclusive classrooms, and outreach workers gained fresh insights into combating stigma in their communities.

One teacher said, “This training helped me realize my own biases and how to create a more supportive environment for my students.” The impact of the training was clear: the center became a more compassionate, cohesive space where everyone felt heard and valued.

The training was not only educational but also transformative, creating lasting connections and fostering a more inclusive environment. The shared stories and open communication will continue to influence the center’s culture, making it a model for others.

21/03/2025

كلّ عام وأنتن/م بألف خير. 🪻

15/03/2025

بعد مرور 14 عامًا على الحرب في سوريا، لا يزال الأطفال يدفعون الثمن. أكثر من 7 ملايين طفل هم/ن بحاجة ماسة للمساعدة، والذخائر غير المنفجرة أصبحت السبب الأول لوفيات الأطفال، إلى جانب العنف والإهمال.

مع تغير المشهد السياسي في سوريا، يجب ألا تُهمّش حقوق الأطفال. القرارات والمفاوضات القادمة يجب أن تضع مصلحة الأطفال في صميمها.

يجب أن يُسمع صوت الأطفال. نحن كمنظمة طفل الحرب مستعدون لدعم أي جهود لضمان الاعتراف بحقوق الأطفال في سوريا والعالم.

10/03/2025

نفّذت الجمعيّة اللبنانيّة للدّراسات والتّدريب، بالشراكة مع منظمة طفل الحرب وبدعم من تحالف الإغاثة الهولندي، مشروع "Acute Crisis Joint Response" لتقديم الدّعم الغذائي والنّفسي للأطفال والأسر الّذين تأثروا جراء النّزاع الأخير في لبنان.
شمل المشروع توزيع 55 ألف وجبة ساخنة و1,200 حصّة غذائيّة لضمان الأمن الغذائي وتحسين الظّروف المعيشيّة. كما تضمّن المشروع ورش دعم نفسي للأطفال لتوفير بيئة آمنة للتّعبير والتكيّف، إلى جانب جلسات توعية للأهالي لمساعدتهم على مواجهة التحديّات النّفسيّة والاجتماعيّة.

يهدف المشروع إلى تخفيف معاناة الأسر المتأثرة وتعزيز صمودها، عبر توفير الاحتياجات الأساسيّة ودعم الاستقرار النّفسي للأطفال وعائلاتهم.

03/03/2025

We urgently call for an immediate end to Israeli military and settler violence in the , which is putting children directly in harm’s way. Our team is working around the clock to support affected families and children, but immediate action is needed.

19/02/2025

قرار الحكومة الأمريكية بتعليق تمويل بقيمة 44 مليار دولار تديره الوكالة الأمريكية للتنمية الدولية (USAID) بدأ بالفعل يؤثر بشكل كارثي على آلاف برامج المساعدات المنقذة للحياة حول العالم.

تلقت منظمة وور تشايلد أوامر بوقف العمل في كل من كولومبيا وسوريا وأوغندا. هذه البلدان تضم ما يقارب 10.5 مليون طفل بحاجة ماسة للمساعدة. نشعر بقلق بالغ حيال سلامة الأطفال الذين يعتمدون على هذه البرامج وغيرها من البرامج المتضررة حول العالم لتأمين الحماية، والاحتياجات الأساسية، والدعم النفسي والاجتماعي، والتعليم.

ولكننا لن نستسلم. في وور تشايلد، نحن ملتزمون بمواصلة دعم الأطفال، وسنواصل البحث عن السبل الممكنة لضمان استمرار مساعدتنا لهم، حتى في حال توقف هذه المنح.

The U.S government’s decision to suspend $44 billion in funds administered by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is already having a devastating effect on thousands of life-saving aid programmes around the world.

War Child has received stop work orders in Colombia, Syria, and
Uganda. In these countries alone, nearly 10.5 million children are currently in need of help. We are very concerned about the safety of children who rely on these and other affected programmes around the world for protection, basic necessities, mental health and psychosocial support, and education.

We are not giving up, though. Here at War Child, we are committed to focusing on how to continue our support to children, even if these grants stop.

13/02/2025

💔 When violence escalated in the Middle East last year, witnessed the largest escalation of conflict since 2006, leading to widespread devastation, mass displacement, and the disruption of essential services such as healthcare, education and water supply.

While recent ceasefire agreements have brought temporary relief for many communities – allowing some displaced families to return home – thousands of homes, schools, and public facilities have been destroyed.

FCA worked with War Child Holland in Lebanon to respond swiftly in collaboration with partner organisation The Lebanese Organisation for Studies and Training.

➡️ The results:
🟢 Successfully met the food needs of 1,986 individuals through the distribution of 799 food kits.
🟢 Made 600 psychological first aid assessments, of which 271 people were referred to professional psychological series.
🟢 Organised fun activities for 645 internally displaced children and caregivers, providing mental health support.

Zahra (first photo) is from Baalbek. Despite the conflict unfolding around her hometown, Zahra recalls the bright moments of laughter and friendship she found through activities organised by LOST and supported by Finn Church Aid.

“Even though we were in the middle of a conflict, we got together and had so much fun,” Zahra recalls. “It was all thanks to the activities [we took part in]. They made us feel like children again, happy and free.”

And while any pause in the violence is welcome, the humanitarian situation remains dire. A permanent, region-wide ceasefire is urgently needed to protect children and ensure their rights.

Photos courtesy of LOST/Warchild.

10/02/2025

Last week, War Child Alliance CEO Rob Williams visited our partners in Baalbek and Akkar, Lebanon, to strengthen collaboration as well as see and hear the evolving needs of children and families affected by conflict and displacement.

During the visit, he spoke with partners about their work alongside War Child, and together they reflected on what they had learnt and how together we could have an even greater impact. He also spent time in refugee camps, meeting families and educators to understand their challenges firsthand.

This visit reaffirms War Child’s commitment to ensuring that every child—no matter what—has access to protection, education, and mental health and psychosocial support. We remain dedicated to working with partners and communities to build safer, more resilient environments for children affected by conflict.

زار الرئيس التنفيذي لتحالف وور تشايلد، روب ويليامز، الأسبوع الماضي شركاءنا في بعلبك وعكار في لبنان، بهدف تعزيز التعاون والاطلاع بشكل مباشر على الاحتياجات المتغيرة للأطفال والأسر المتأثرة بالنزاع والنزوح.

خلال الزيارة، أجرى ويليامز نقاشات مع شركائنا حول عملهم المشترك مع وور تشايلد، حيث تبادلوا الدروس المستفادة وبحثوا سبل تعزيز الأثر الجماعي. كما زار مخيمات اللاجئين والتقى بالعائلات والمعلمين للاستماع إلى تحدياتهم وفهمها عن قرب.

تثن هذه الزيارة على التزام وور تشايلد الراسخ بضمان حصول كل طفل، بغض النظر عن الظروف، على الحماية والتعليم والدعم النفسي الاجتماعي. سنواصل العمل جنبًا إلى جنب مع شركائنا والمجتمعات المحلية لبناء بيئات أكثر أمانًا واستدامة للأطفال
المتأثرين بالنزاع.

27/01/2025

Amid the challenges of rebuilding after conflict, our team in Lebanon remains steadfast in supporting children and families with psychosocial aid, education, and protection. While we acknowledge that the road ahead is long, we are dedicated to helping people recover and regain hope. Read more at https://www.warchild.net/news/Lebanon-looking-ahead-conflict/

03/09/2024

With Polio now fueling added risk and danger, life-saving vaccinations are being rolled out to children in .

Yet, we are also all too aware that this war continues and Israel’s aggression is intensifying in the West Bank. The only sure way to save lives is a

27/08/2024

Gaza: New Israeli orders force thousands in Deir al-Balah to flee again, and disrupt last aid hub

New displacement orders issued by Israeli authorities have forced another mass movement of families and humanitarian workers from areas in Deir al-Balah - one of the only remaining areas in the occupied Gaza Strip with essential infrastructure and warehouses storing aid supplies.

War Child empowers children and young people in conflict areas by providing psychosocial support, stimulating education and protecting children from the effects of war.

23/08/2024

Our staff and partners are doing all they can to help people in Gaza – despite immense challenges.

Our Regional Director for the Middle East, Flutra Gorana, spoke with The Voice Of Islam about the risks faced by aid workers. She emphasised the urgency for governments and those with influence to do more to keep humanitarians safe, in Gaza and beyond.