Lebanon: Stepping into Sustainability
“I can now do things myself, such as fixing my children’s clothes,” said Sourayya, a 35-year-old mother of five from Syria. “Most of the time ...
Category: Lebanon
How Do You Offer Hope?
Because of donor support, IOCC has been able to provide hope and opportunity to millions of refugees fleeing violence and uncertainty across the globe.
Lebanon: Theater Strengthens Community
Acting out everyday situations set the scene for the audience to get involved, encouraging positive interactions among children, parents, and teachers—both on stage and in real life.
Water Is Life
Without water, it’s impossible for humans to survive—let alone stay clean and healthy. So what happens if an area where water is already scarce suddenly sees its population spike? Terbol is a village in eastern Lebanon’s Bekaa Governorate that struggled to ...
Lebanon: Shots for Strength
Karim (10) and Bilal (13) are brothers who share a love for life and sports. A fan of boxing, Karim aims to stay as healthy as possible and to be a champion athlete one day. Not to be outdone by his younger sibling, Bilal has similar ambitions. When IOCC’s mobile vaccination team ...
Lebanon: A Shot at Better Health
IOCC, with support from UNICEF, is conducting accelerated immunization activities throughout Lebanon, especially among underserved communities. The Lebanese Ministry of Health and UNICEF have identified ...
Overcoming Barriers to Learning
In cooperation with ACT Alliance partner Norwegian Church Aid, IOCC is providing educational assistance for 50 minority children at a community center in Mount Lebanon. The active learning ...
Water Is the Source of Life
More than 2.1 billion people lack access to safe and readily available water at home.
Education for Good Health
IOCC Lebanon recently conducted a series of awareness sessions around water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) themes.