Introduction & mission:

ALISSAR (Association pour un Liban Social et Solidaire Acteur de Sa Reconstruction) is a French-Lebanese, apolitical, and multi-confessional NGO founded in Toulouse in 2020 and in Beirut in 2021. Its mission is clear: to empower vulnerable women, support environmental projects, and promote digital inclusion for youth across all regions of Lebanon. Through locally anchored partnerships, ALISSAR has implemented dozens of community initiatives that equip women and youth with digital, vocational, and entrepreneurial skills, fostering economic empowerment and gender equality. The organization bridges Lebanese diaspora support and local action – as seen in cultural events like a theatrical fundraiser in Toulouse celebrating Lebanese heritage – to rally resources for its cause. Together, these efforts have enabled ALISSAR to deliver tangible results on the ground in Lebanon despite challenging circumstances.

Lebanese diaspora communities in France rally behind ALISSAR’s mission. Cultural fundraising events (like this festival in Toulouse) celebrate Lebanese heritage and engage donors to support projects back home. We kindly invite you to watch the video of our recent hosted theatrical performance in Toulouse, celebrating Lebanese culture and heritage. Click the link to learn more. A cultural evening hosted by Alissar (Toulouse Mois du Monde)

Alissar Lebanon is a sister Non-Governmental Organization of Alissar France. It was established in 2020 in response to the multidimensional crisis that Lebanon is going through. A group of the Lebanese diaspora and friends formed the organization to support the reconstruction of the Lebanese social, economic, and environmental sectors.

Impact at a Glance (2021–2026)

ALISSAR’s nationwide impact from 2021–2026 (locations of key projects). The map highlights women’s empowerment initiatives, youth digital inclusion programs, environmental interventions, and infrastructure rehabilitations across Lebanon.

Over the past five years, ALISSAR has directly improved thousands of lives in Lebanon through a diverse portfolio of projects. The organization focuses on delivering measurable outcomes for communities in need, emphasizing sustainability and local empowerment. Key achievements from 2021 to 2026 include:

• Women Empowered: Over 400 women trained in vocational skills (sewing, culinary arts, embroidery, beekeeping, digital inclusion) and supported in micro-entrepreneurship initiatives. Dozens of women-led small businesses have been launched or sustained with ALISSAR’s support, and 200+ women received gender-based violence protection awareness.
• Youth Skilled: More than 180 youth equipped with in-demand digital skills (coding, web development, IT) through training programs and tech hubs, improving their employment prospects and keeping them anchored in their communities.
• Infrastructure Rehabilitated: 7 schools and several community facilities (including medical centers and a community kitchen) rehabilitated or upgraded, providing safe learning environments and essential services for thousands of beneficiaries. Additionally, multiple vulnerable houses were repaired for families in Beirut’s disadvantaged neighborhoods.
• Environmental Impact: A major coastal cleanup engaged 35 schools, 15 businesses, and 3 municipalities to protect Tyre’s shoreline. Renewable energy installations (solar panels) now power community facilities, and 24 women were trained in sustainable beekeeping to boost biodiversity.
• Humanitarian Relief: Since 2024, ALISSAR has provided emergency aid to hundreds of displaced people, distributing winter clothing, blankets, hot meals, baby formula, medical beds and hygiene kits across Lebanon. It also renovated a rural medical center and sustained a community kitchen to strengthen community resilience.