To build personal and productive capacities of vulnerable men and women so that they can build their own sustainable economic independence.
To optimize the use of existing natural and community resources in creating new opportunities for progress, particularly in highly-vulnerable communities.
One of Azm and Saade’s main running projects is the artisanal
project. It reflects the importance that the association places
on the handcraft sector as a fundamental component of the
cultural heritage of the city; combined with education, the
association believes it can also be a source of socio-economic
empowerment.
The project has been running since 2004 and it aims
at preserving the local handcraft traditions while
simultaneously integrating vulnerable women, school
dropouts and persons with special needs in income
generating opportunities.
Developing the skills of targeted groups and developing their productive capacities in traditional handcraft trades that empower beneficiaries to build self-sufficiency.
Contributing to alleviating the problem of unemployment through the empowerment of women and youth.
Reviving and preserving national artisanal products that can contribute to the cultural and tourism development in Lebanon.
Artisanal craft workshops aim at developing the productive skills of women who support their families as well as persons with special needs (PWSN). The project provides targeted groups with professional knitting and sewing workshops for women in addition to weaving workshops for PWSN in order to empower them to secure a source of income for their families. The project also supports their products through marketing, distribution and securing exhibitions in seasonal and social activities within Azm and Saade Association, such as:
(blankets, sleeping clothes, towels)
which comprised of the design and production of distinctive modern clothes for more than 7000 children between the ages of 4 and 14 years
students (sportswear, sweaters, coats, etc.)
Knitting and distribution of more than 15,759 pieces of various linens and cotton for various institutions
Inauguration of the Dialysis Unit at Minieh Governmental Hospital
The Azm & Saade Association, in cooperation with the Ministry of Public Health and under the patronage of Prime Minister Najib Mikati, inaugurated the Dialysis Unit at Minieh Governmental Hospital. This project aims to provide essential kidney care services to patients in the region, reducing the need to travel outside Minieh for treatmentز
The initiative reflects the Association’s ongoing commitment to strengthening public healthcare infrastructure and improving access to vital medical services. By supporting the establishment of this unit, the Azm & Saade Association contributes to enhancing patients’ quality of life while reinforcing dignity, care, and social responsibility within the community.
Water Reservoir Project in Al-Tebbaneh and Surrounding Areas
In light of the severe water crisis affecting Al-Tebbaneh and neighboring areas, Azm and Saade Social Association stood by the local community through the implementation of a humanitarian project aimed at enhancing water security and alleviating residents’ suffering. The project involved the construction of water reservoirs with a total capacity of approximately 75,000 liters, contributing to the provision of water for nearly 700 households. This initiative reflects the Association’s commitment to supporting vulnerable communities and easing the burden on citizens amid the difficult economic and living conditions the country is facing, reaffirming its sustainable developmental and humanitarian role.
Solar Power Station Project to Support Social Institutions
Initiated by Prime Minister Najib Mikati, and stemming from the full support of the Dinnieh Complex for Care and Development, Azm and Saade Association implemented a project to establish a solar power station to provide electricity to the Islamic Orphanage, with the aim of supporting the continuity of its services and easing its operational burdens. Furthermore, the Association carried out a similar solar power station project at the Social Services Association in Abi Samra, Tripoli, in order to reduce the financial burden resulting from fuel procurement and to secure the institution’s electricity needs. This project reflects Azm and Saade Association’s commitment to implementing sustainable developmental initiatives that help alleviate the challenges faced by exceptional humanitarian institutions amid the difficult circumstances the country is experiencing.
