Productive Lives Support | Aid to Lebanon

2026

Since 1989, we have been committed not to allow war to derail our mission or weaken our faith in the future. So, even while 160 bombs were dropped in 10min on our beloved land, raining death and destruction everywhere, our cargo of computers and Ipads were reaching destination at the school of Beit Mellat, Akkar.

Our faith remain strong in the resilience of our people and their attachment to their land.

2025

On behalf of 385 kids enrolled in school this year, and of 11 schools benefiting from 27 tons of heating fuel, we thank you!

2024

In the summer of 2024, we paid the tuition deficit for 385 kids, enabling them to get enrolled in the 2024-25 academic year. Our aid benefited 12 schools in the area extending from Jezzine to the South to Menjez at the edge of the North border. In addition, 11 schools and 2 orphanage received a total of 37 tons of diesel fuel for lighting and heating. We are looking forward to the day we will cover all of 10,452km2.

2023

Winter scene with snow and brick structure

Document showing fuel purchase transaction

This year, our scholarship aid reached 339 kids and covered 12 schools located in rural areas from Batroun in the north to Jezzine in the south, passing by Kesrouan and the Chouf Mountains.

A ton of diesel is selling for $955 per ton this year. Scholarships were distributed to cover tuition deficits and enable schools to pay teacher fees. Thirty-four tons of diesel fuel were distributed to the schools and to the orphanage of St. Anthony the Great (Zghorta area).

2022

Person signing document on checkered table

Workers supervising equipment delivery outdoors

Mother and daughter enjoying time together.

This winter has been long and cold in the farmland and apple orchards. Heating prices are skyrocketing to $700+ a ton. Two hundred twenty-six kids have returned to school on empty stomachs. Teacher salaries are not enough to cover the cost of daily transportation to school.

The aid we provided had to be expanded beyond tuition deficits to cover teacher bonuses; three to four tons of diesel fuel for heating and lighting every school; an electric generator to Central College in Jounieh; and kitchen equipment to the school of Baskinta to enable them to feed all students one meal a day.

2021

Florida corporation document with state seal

August 2021: The State of Florida approves the change of name from Peace for Lebanon Inc. to Children of Lebanon Inc. That change is long overdue. The war ended in 1989, and at the time this organization was founded, Lebanon was hoping for peace. Today, the focus is on the children and the future of Lebanon.

We are thrilled to introduce one of our many success stories: Mr. Elias Ghanem, whom we met when he was only 8 years old, is now twenty. Thanks to our support, Elias graduated from nursing school in 2021 and is now able to support himself and lead a productive life.

Fifty laptops were delivered to Beit Habbak School and 28 iPads to St. Vincent Baskinta School.

2020 – August 4th Beirut Explosion Aid

As you all know, the massive explosion of August 4th, 2020, caused terrible devastation and crippled hospitals and a major section of the population in the Beirut/Achrafieh sector. This is how Peace for Lebanon responded to the disaster:

Our social worker has been on the ground visiting and documenting the needs of the families and getting signed receipts from each recipient. Thank you for your support!
The week of August 4th, 94 kids in 5 schools received scholarships. $54,000 was wired directly to schools.

The week of October 1st, an additional $33,000 was wired to 18 families directly impacted by the blast and in need of housing or medical aid.
The Hospital of the Rosary, located 800 m from the site of the blast, has been provided with new bedding: bedsheets, covers, and pillows produced by the factory in Lebanon. This hospital reopened one of its floors and functions partially.

The Rosary Sisters Hospital is a 200-bed hospital in the Gemmayze neighborhood of Beirut with state-of-the-art investigative equipment and operating rooms. They employ 160 persons as well as 140 physicians.

A few of the victims of the blast at the port on 8/4/2020, recipients of our emergency aid:

Mrs. Souad, Medawar area of Beirut, 500 meters away from the site of the blast

People walking through rubble-filled street

Mr. Sam and his wife, hospitalized – Medawar

Mrs. Christiane Medawar, despite tremendous damage to her home, still volunteers to cook 600 warm meals daily

Mrs. Alice

Mr. Jean needs to repair his “Twenty-Two” pub in Gemmayze

Ms. Carmen and family, home destroyed by the blast – Gemmayze
Mr. Rabih – reopening his coffee shop at Corniche el Naher, thanks to our aid

Message De MR. Rabih

“Dear donors, funders, and friends,

On behalf of Kahwet Al Franj Management, we would like to thank Peace for Lebanon for supporting our organization. Your donation of items and services is greatly appreciated and important to our success and continuation after the Beirut blast that occurred on the 4th of August.

Because of your generous giving and support, Kahwet Al Franj will rise again and open its doors soon. We are extremely grateful!

Sincerely,

Kahwet Al Franj team.”

Mrs. Antoinette lives in this old building in the Mar Michael area, Beirut

Mrs. Alice and her family of six children (the last one a newborn) in Karm el Zeitoun

Mme Wadiaa – terminal cancer but always smiling, manages the snack shop in Mar Mekhael

Christmas celebration with a hot meal

2020 – Scholarship Provided to 94 Students in Rural Schools.

Family meeting with masks during pandemic

Group discussing papers outside with masks.

Online competition announcement with laptop graphic

Certificate of Recognition with award emblem

In addition to excellent academics, the schools offer special education services to students with learning disabilities in coordination with mainstream schooling.

We all can use some good news at this time: one of the students we support in Adonis Jbeil scored 3rd in an international mental math competition.

2019 – Tuition Aid Distribution to More Than 100 Students.

Mother and daughters with papers and snacks

Children and woman sitting in discussion

Family gathered around a table in office

Woman reviewing documents with colleagues

Discussion with paperwork in office setting

Our aid extends from the south in Tyre to the Byblos area and benefits 7 schools as well as 2 orphanages in Zghorta and Daroun, secured with heating fuel for the winter.