FLAGSHIP PROGRAMMES
National Network
Lebanon
Address
Tallet Khayat, Trabilsi Bldg., 2nd floorCountry
City
BeirutMobile Phone
+96170695788Telephone
+96170695788E-Mail (2)
info@keyoflifelb.orgE-Mail (3)
ghinwayounes@keyoflifelb.orgWebsite
Click HereYear of Establishment
2020Contact Person1
lana kaskasJob Title 1
Founder and DirectorContact Person 2
Ghinwa YounesJob Title 2
Head of ProgramsOrganisation Type
Non-Governmental OrganizationFields of Activity
Democracy and community development, Gender, Human rights, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Youth and educationGeneral Information
Key of Life (مفتاح الحياة) is a Lebanese non-governmental organization established in 2016 and officially registered under number 747. The organization is based in Beirut, with a branch office in Akkar, and works across Lebanon. Key of Life provides protection, mental health and psychosocial support, education, and empowerment services to women, youth, and vulnerable communities.
Mission and Objectives
Our mission is to empower women, youth, and marginalized groups to overcome violence, inequality, and social exclusion through holistic, participatory, and rights-based approaches.
Objectives:
Promote the protection and empowerment of women and girls at risk of or surviving violence.
Enhance mental health and psychosocial wellbeing of children, youth, and caregivers.
Strengthen community resilience through education, awareness, and capacity-building.
Foster gender equality, human rights, and social cohesion in Lebanese society.
Main Projects / Activities
GBV and Protection Programs: Providing direct psychosocial support, safe referral pathways, and awareness sessions on gender-based violence, child protection, and legal rights.
Mental Health & Psychosocial Support (MHPSS): Group therapy, individual counseling, trauma-informed interventions, and community-based resilience activities.
Youth and Women Empowerment: Training in life skills, leadership, and livelihood opportunities; Rise curriculum tailored to women survivors.
Community Engagement & Education: Awareness campaigns, parenting programs, and participatory rapid assessments (PRAs) with communities to identify needs and solutions.
Partnerships and Training: Building the capacity of local social workers, educators, and CSOs to integrate protection and mental health approaches.
How can you contribute to the Network in your country?
Key of Life can contribute to the ALF Network in Lebanon by:
Sharing expertise in gender, protection, and mental health programming.
Facilitating dialogue and exchange between women, youth, refugees, and host communities.
Organizing joint awareness campaigns, trainings, and cultural events on social cohesion and human rights.
Providing research, data, and participatory methodologies (such as PRA) that strengthen evidence-based advocacy.
Acting as a bridge between grassroots communities and regional initiatives for intercultural dialogue.
Why do you want to join the ALF Network?
We seek to join the ALF Network to expand our partnerships, exchange good practices, and amplify the voices of women and youth in Lebanon. Membership will allow us to connect with like-minded organizations across the Mediterranean, learn innovative approaches to intercultural dialogue and empowerment, and bring these practices back to our communities. Joining the ALF will also strengthen our ability to advocate for gender equality, mental health, and protection on a regional platform, while contributing our field expertise to the collective mission of fostering dialogue, peace, and solidarity.
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