Achrafieh Health & Development Center
Providing primary health care, psychosocial support and mobile protection services to vulnerable communities affected by the Beirut Port explosion and the socio-economic crisis.
What We Do?
The area of Karm El Zeytoun in Achrafieh, Beirut, is one of the most vulnerable urban areas in Lebanon and hosts approximately 5,000 Syrian refugees alongside 10,000 Lebanese residents.
Following the Beirut Port explosion and the worsening socio-economic crisis, Amel Association International rehabilitated and established a health center in Karm El Zeytoun in 2021 to respond to the urgent humanitarian and health needs of affected communities.
Since then, Amel has been implementing integrated health and protection activities targeting Lebanese residents, Syrian refugees, migrants and highly marginalized populations.
Primary Health Care
Since April 2021, Amel has operated a primary health unit in Achrafieh, Karm El Zeytoun, in response to growing medical and humanitarian needs following the Beirut explosion and economic collapse.
Supported by the CDCS since July 2021, the center provides general practitioner, pediatric, gynecological, obstetric and cardiological consultations.
Beneficiaries also receive essential medications, laboratory tests and referrals to specialized care whenever needed.
Mental Health & Awareness
The center regularly organizes health awareness sessions facilitated by social workers, alongside mental health support sessions conducted by psychologists.
These activities help strengthen community resilience, emotional well-being and access to psychosocial care.
Mobile Protection Unit
The Mobile Protection Unit targets people living in situations of extreme exclusion in urban areas, especially children in street situations and their families.
A multidisciplinary mobile team composed of social workers, nurses, drivers and psychologists reaches marginalized populations directly in the field.
The programme provides comprehensive support including psychosocial care, referrals and emergency assistance.
Food & Social Support
Since August 2021, food support activities have complemented protection services through the monthly distribution of food assistance packages to vulnerable families.
These interventions help families facing poverty, displacement and social exclusion maintain access to basic needs and protection services.
Contact the Center
Phone:
+961 21 201 661
Mobile:
+961 81 097 469
behind Tabbal Street, near Karm al-Zaytoun Pharmacy,
Charbel Building, Ground Floor
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