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Anna Lindh Foundation

Lebanese House Establishment for Environment (LHEE)

National Network

Lebanon

Address

Kfarhim, Chouf, Mount Lebanon - Lebanon

Country

City

Mount Lebanon

Mobile Phone

+962799670470

Telephone

+9613877486

E-Mail

rula.alshaweesh@lhee.org

Year of Establishment

1999

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Contact Person1

Rula Al-Shaweesh

Job Title 1

Executive Director

Contact Person 2

Nizam Bou Kham

Organisation Type

Non-Governmental Organization

Fields of Activity

Environment/Sustainable development, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Youth and education

General Information

A Lebanese non-governmental organization established in 1999 and managed by social
activists working with all social groups, especially youth, school students, and children.
Its slogan is "Our Environment... Our Ethics".
Our work is based on sound environmental awareness at the local, regional, and
international levels. The environment and mother nature concept includes the ethical
educational sectors, capacity development, youth support, encouraging volunteer
work, and striving to achieve social awareness, transparency, and human rights.

LHEE’s focus areas: - - - -
Youth Engagement
Encouraging Volunteer Work
Diffusion of Environmental Culture
Enhancing Well-being

Mission and Objectives

MISSION
To protect the environment and promote sustainable development.

VISION
A habitat where humans live in harmony with nature

VALUES
 Sustainability
 Innovation
 Collaboration
 Education
 Empowerment

Main Projects / Activities

- Women Do Business (funded by Anna Lindh Foundation - on going)
- Empowering Civil Society and Youth for Inclusive Digital
Transformation (EU funded project - 2023 - 2025)
- MENA Region Initiative as Model of Nexus Approach and Energy
Efficiency Technologies project, (funded by SIDA 2017 - 2023)
- Culture Center Project (Funded by The Council For Development
and Reconstruction and The World Bank)
- Plastic Consumption Reduction Project
- Let’s Start Sorting Project

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

A. Drive Social & Environmental Impact:
- Initiate or back projects that foster community, ensure equity, or that support sustainable
development.
- Mobilize the network to advance positive public policies or social change.
- Advise members to adopt and advocate sustainable, green, and ethical practices.

B. Promote Opportunities:
- Widely discuss and make known open positions, funding, and possible collaborations.
- Celebrate the achievements of network members.
- Campaign for your network in the community to increase visibility.

C. Share Professional Expertise
- Conduct seminars/trainings/tailored sessions in diverse fields to help upskill the underserved
communities
- Write white papers, reports, or thought-leadership articles relevant to the industry.
- Act as a mentor or advisor for young professionals or startups.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

Anna Lindh Foundation provides a unique platform for intercultural dialogue, collaboration, and civic engagement across the Euro-Mediterranean region, which aligns strongly with Lebanese House Establishment for Environment' values and professional goals. .

By being part of this network, LHEE would be able to:

Contribute expertise – share our knowledge, skills, and experiences in areas such as [education, culture, youth empowerment, media, or civil society development — insert your field].

Build partnerships – connect with like-minded organizations and individuals to launch joint initiatives that address shared social, cultural, and environmental challenges.

Promote dialogue & understanding – support the Foundation’s mission of fostering mutual respect and cooperation between people from diverse backgrounds.

Learn & grow – benefit from the exchange of best practices, capacity-building opportunities, and exposure to innovative approaches in intercultural work

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