About Us
We Empower Vulnerable Displaced individuals with Dignity and Hope.
At Fratelli Lebanon, our purpose is clear
Fratelli is an initiative born from the Marist Brothers and De La Salle Brothers, dedicated to empowering vulnerable individuals and communities, particularly in challenging contexts like Beirut, Lebanon. Through education, skill-building, and community support programs, Fratelli fosters hope, dignity, and self-reliance for children, youth, and adults.
Our Vision
We envision a world where all human beings live together as brothers and sisters. Through inclusive and transformative education, we aim to cultivate this spirit of fraternity, especially among the poor and those living on the existential margins of society, where human dignity is most at risk.
Our Mission
To offer transformative education and human support to displaced and marginalized children and youth, helping them become confident, compassionate, and active members of society.
Our Commitment to Safety
At Fratelli Project Lebanon, our Safeguarding Policy ensures the safety, protection, and dignity of every child, youth, and vulnerable adult we serve. We have a zero-tolerance approach to abuse, harassment, and exploitation, creating a safe and empowering environment through strict codes of conduct, adherence to international and Lebanese standards, and a focus on participation, confidentiality, and accountability. Our commitment is put into action daily through trained staff, a dedicated Safeguarding Focal Point, regular awareness sessions, and clear reporting pathways.
Our Core Values
Attention to the Most Vulnerable
Attention to the Most Vulnerable
We are guided by a preferential option for the most vulnerable. This commitment shapes our educational approach, centered on each individual with compassion, presence, and deep respect for diversity. We stand beside those who are often forgotten, offering care rooted in human dignity.
Spirit of Fraternity
Spirit of Fraternity
“Fratelli” means brothers and sisters, this spirit defines our mission. We cultivate a sense of family in every project and every relationship, both educational and personal. We believe in the power of teamwork and actively collaborate with other institutions to build a more inclusive and united society.
Commitment to Justice and Peace
Commitment to Justice and Peace
In a context of cultural and religious diversity, we are dedicated to promoting peace through education. We foster dialogue, respect, and mutual understanding, ensuring equal opportunities for all individuals and communities. Our work is a call to build bridges not walls.
Presence and Community Engagement
Presence and Community Engagement
We meet children, youth, and families where they are—physically, emotionally, and socially. We design programs that respond to real needs, sharing our resources while honoring the wisdom, culture, and lived experiences of those we serve.
Joy and Hope
Joy and Hope
Rooted in our faith and humanity, we choose to be a joyful and hopeful presence even amid hardship. By walking alongside children and youth in their most difficult moments, we witness to the power of resilience, love, and the promise of a brighter future.
Our Story
From Vision to Vitality
In April 2015, the Superiors General of two Catholic congregations the Marist Brothers and the De La Salle Brothers decided to jointly address the challenges faced by displaced persons from both educational and community-based perspectives. Lebanon was selected as the focal point due to the intensifying refugee crisis in the region at that time.
By September 2015, two Brothers had arrived in Beirut and gradually expanded the community while laying the foundations for the project. Eventually, they established a socio-educational center in the town of Rmeileh, near Sidon. This center remains active today, serving over a thousand beneficiaries each week through 20 psychosocial and educational programs.
By September 2015, two Brothers had arrived in Beirut and gradually expanded the community while laying the foundations for the project. Eventually, they established a socio-educational center in the town of Rmeileh, near Sidon. This center remains active today, serving over a thousand beneficiaries each week through 20 psychosocial and educational programs.
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Our Programs
Through holistic education, essential skill-building, and robust community support programs, we strive to create pathways to brighter futures for children, youth, and adults, enabling them to thrive amidst adversity.
Our Team Members
Our dedicated team brings diverse expertise and shared passion to Fratelli Lebanon's mission. Each team member contributes unique skills to support vulnerable children and youth.
Facility Manager
Logistic Manager
Financial Manager
Project Manager
Children programs coordinator
Youth, adults & groups programs coordinator
Secretariat
PSS Coordinator
Employment Programs Coordinator