About us

An unwavering commitment to the most vulnerable

Libami (أصدقاء العائلة, "Friends of the Family") supports Lebanese families who cannot cover the basics, so children can stay in school and families can rebuild a dignified future.

Our story

Libami was founded in 1987, during the civil war, out of an act of solidarity: saving a man injured by a landmine. Since that first mission our commitment has never wavered.

The Lebanese Government officially recognized Libami in 1994 (Decree-Law No. 76/AD). Today we keep working with the same determination: to provide essential support to Lebanon's most vulnerable families.

Economic and social instability keeps deepening family hardship, and the war in Southern Lebanon has added to the distress of families who were already fragile. In response, Libami has strengthened its efforts so that every child can go to school and every family gets the support it needs.

Founded1987, in Beirut
Recognized1994, by the Lebanese Government
Based inSin El Fil, Beirut
Our educatorsMany are former Libami beneficiaries
Where we work

Neighbourhoods we serve

Families in these areas face overcrowded housing, an unbearable cost of living and shrinking access to basic services.

Sin El FilDekwanehBourj HammoudNabaaDoraFanarNew RawdaSabtiyehSid El Bouchrieh
Our results

Impact 2024 – 2025

Who we reached in 2024 – 2025.

IndicatorBeneficiaries
Families assisted483
Children followed by social workers610
Children enrolled in school587
Children in academic support program70
Hot meals served daily100
Mothers' group participants30
Adolescents' club30
Youth club30
Medical assistance provided423
Psychological follow-up152

Recognized at the highest level

In March 2025 Libami's President, Vice-President and team, together with children we support, were received by the President of the Republic, His Excellency Joseph Aoun, and the First Lady, Mrs. Nehmat Aoun. It was a chance to present our work and raise awareness of the growing needs of vulnerable families.

Group photo of Libami's team and children at the March 2025 reception
Libami's team and children at the reception, March 2025

Our commitments

  • Strengthen the academic support program
  • Improve our infrastructure for better learning conditions
  • Develop lasting empowerment projects for mothers and youth
  • Consolidate our capacity to respond in a crisis
  • Find new donors and international partners so no child is left without school sponsorship

Help a child stay in school

Every gift, large or small, goes to families in Sin El Fil, Dekwaneh, Bourj Hammoud and nearby neighbourhoods.

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