Lebanon, once again, finds itself in a place it knows too well.But worse. Another moment that demands response.Another wave of mobilization.Another call for support. And alongside it, something we don’t speak about enough: fatigue. Not only (but especially) for those living through it,but also for those who have stood by Lebanon, again and again, over the…
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For decades, Lebanon has called for change. Yet, the same divisions continue to shape how we see one another and live together. At nafda, we encounter this daily through our work with students and school communities—creating spaces where they reflect, question, and act. We turned to the voices of a new generation…
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When a country is at war, the instinct is often to preserve routines and offer young people a sense of stability. Lebanon is living this tension today. After intense fighting beginning in October 2023 and a ceasefire on 26 November 2024, hostilities resumed on 2 March 2026. More than 750,000 people have been displaced —…
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As Lebanon once again finds itself in the grip of war, our first hope is that people remain safe, that families are protected, and that this violence comes to an end soon. The past days have brought back scenes many hoped not to witness again. And in moments like these, words rarely feel adequate. We’re…
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You Have the Right To. Social change movements are rarely simple. They don’t look like one program. They don’t produce overnight reform. And they don’t always fit neatly into one category. Over the past few years, we’ve heard it often: “Is nafda a citizenship program?” “Is it school transformation?” “Is it advocacy?” “Is it a…
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As we wrap up this year, we’re reminded that in uncertain times, communities grow stronger when they learn, support and act together. This holiday season, we want to pause and acknowledge the educators, principals, students, and supporters, and partners who carried our mission forward — step by step, classroom by classroom, community by community. We’re…
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Our Movement Is Growing, Be Part of It! Over the past few years, we worked with a collective of 130 schools across Lebanon. Now, we’re opening the door for new schools to join the movement. And you can help! Do you know a principal or school that shares nafda’s spirit? One bold enough to reimagine the…
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Lebanon is facing fragile stability, deep mistrust, and ongoing uncertainty. At a time when communities are struggling to hold together, schools have a critical role to play: shaping a generation of informed, engaged citizens who can strengthen the country’s social fabric and help transform it. More and more schools are eager to join nafda’s network of transformation and…
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As we close an important chapter of immediate response, we step forward with fresh initiatives, partnerships, and stories of community resilience to share. Read on to learn how these efforts are helping shape stronger, more connected communities across Lebanon. Strengthening Communities: The Impact of Our Emergency Response The recent war and ongoing violence in Lebanon…
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Dear supporters and friends of nafda, At nafda, community isn’t just a word—it’s the foundation of everything we do. It’s what drives us, what keeps us focused on our mission, and what reminds us of our responsibility to be transparent and honest with all our stakeholders. A Setback We Didn’t Expect Like many organizations affected…
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