By Celine Akkary | Marketing and Communications Director
We extend our sincere thanks to our donors for their continued trust and unwavering support. Your commitment has enabled The Nawaya Network to strengthen our organizational roots, deepen our programmatic reach, and remain a constant for young people navigating Lebanon’s increasingly complex economic landscape.
In 2025, through our integrated entrepreneurship and employment initiatives, we successfully supported 1,652 young people, equipping them with the technical skills, professional guidance, and market access needed to move forward with confidence. This impact is only possible because your support allows Nawaya to operate sustainably, investing in our people, our systems, and our programs to deliver long-term, meaningful change.
As we look toward 2026, we renew our commitment to the youth we serve. With your continued partnership, we will keep building resilient programs that adapt to evolving needs, ensuring that The Nawaya Network remains a dependable platform for empowerment in the years to come. Thank you for believing in the work behind the impact.
Stories of Impact
From Academia to International Markets: Employment Hub
Marwa, a 21-year-old from the quiet town of Rachaya in the Bekaa, exemplifies the high-potential youth who often find themselves geographically isolated from professional opportunities. Despite graduating with High Distinction in Finance from the Lebanese University, Marwa faced a daunting reality: a local market with almost no professional financial internships or roles.
Determined to bridge this gap, Marwa joined “Employment Hub”. After showing incredible persistence to enter the program, she was selected as one of the top applicants.
Through personalized career coaching and intensive workshops on CV optimization and mock interviews, Marwa transformed her academic knowledge into a professional identity. The results were immediate: she received multiple offers from leading firms in Lebanon. Today, she is gaining vital international exposure working for an offshore firm linked to a U.S. medical insurance provider, while simultaneously continuing her Master’s degree and working as an accounting assistant in her hometown.
“Youth need the tools to compete and create opportunities... The future of Lebanon depends on our courage to believe that change begins with us.” Marwa
From Ideas to Action: The Entrepreneurship Program
Hasan, a 24-year-old agricultural engineer from Ghaziyeh, South Lebanon, joined Nawaya’s entrepreneurship programming with a mission to solve the growing environmental crisis in his community. While pursuing his Master’s in Environmental Engineering, Hasan envisioned Redo Waste Management, a local collection and sorting initiative.
Through the entrepreneurship program, Hasan refined his business planning and financial strategies, moving from a concept to a viable venture. Despite the disruptions caused by the 2024 conflict, Hasan’s resilience, supported by Nawaya’s coaching, allowed him to resume operations immediately following the ceasefire. To date, his initiative has successfully processed over 2,000 kg of recyclable waste, demonstrating how sustained organizational support helps young innovators turn local challenges into scalable solutions.
“The GIL program didn’t just give me tools, it gave me purpose. Every piece of waste we collect is one step closer to a cleaner, healthier Lebanon.” Hasan
By Celine Akkary | Marketing and Communications Director
By Celine Akkary | Marketing and Communications Director
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