Location
El Mina, LebanonCity / national level work
City level work in El Mina
Date Established
2018
Initiated By
Community member
Type of initiative
Registered as an NGO
Areas of work
ReliefCollaborating initiatives
Lebanese Food Bank Charitable Foundation, Fanqurawi, interact TripoliEl Mina, Rotaract TripoliEl Mina
Fakir Bi Ghayrak
Mission and objectives
- Creating frameworks for cooperation and cultural and social communication.
- Activating social and charitable services through aid, scholarships, and empowerment programs.
- Providing healthcare assistance, medicine and treatment.
- Organizing sports activities for children, orphans and disabled people.
- Formulating social activities, exhibitions, seminars and lectures to enhance cultural and charitable activities.
- Participation and involvement in the establishment and management of similar associations.
- Establishing homes to care for, shelter and educate orphans and people with special social needs.
Main activities with youth
Meal preparation and food distribution, community engagement events, and volunteer opportunities for youth.
Their story
Fakir Be Ghayrak was established to address food insecurity in Tripoli. Initially an individual initiative by a community member, the organization was registered and grew its activities. The organization provides meals, fosters community collaboration, and empowers local volunteers to engage in meaningful support activities.
Constituency
Participants (children and youths) and volunteers (17-30 years old).
They meet young people online, in a public indoor place (café, municipality), or in a rented indoor venue (hotel, cultural centre).
Current management
Led by a board of 11 members from Tripoli (40 -50 years old) with diverse professional backgrounds.
Use of digital tools
Active on social media, sharing relevant content such as updates, behind-the-scenes insights, and interactive posts. Their website is elaborate and facilitates communication with youth.