Since 1979, Amel Association has evolved through four major phases, responding to urgent needs while building a long-term movement for dignity, citizenship, justice and international solidarity.
During the civil war, the mission of the non-sectarian civil association Amel focused on saving lives, providing emergency services and standing in solidarity with all individuals, regardless of their affiliation.
This work was carried out alongside the establishment of development and empowerment programs for women and youth, as well as campaigns for social peace, an end to the civil war and the protection of social cohesion.
Development
This era was marked by the expansion of Amel’s development and empowerment programs to larger segments of society, additional regions and new areas of specialization.
Amel contributed to rural development at multiple levels while launching social initiatives that consolidated the concept of citizenship, promoted a positive culture in society and strengthened the role of civil society in supporting public policies.
International Growth
At this stage, Amel gained recognition for its efforts and its contribution to advocating for fair human causes on important international platforms, while representing Lebanese civil society in international forums.
It also began expanding its global activities and partnerships under the slogan “Partners, not Guardians.”
Global Leadership
Amel launched a global humanitarian solidarity movement, the Euro-Mediterranean Movement of Solidarity with Persons in Exile, while transferring its experience internationally and establishing branches in Europe and the United States.
This era was also marked by Amel’s contribution, together with its partners, to responding to the refugee crisis in Lebanon. These efforts led to Amel’s nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize.
Amel Association International is a social movement for reform, human dignity, access to fundamental human rights, and social justice. Established in 1979 and recognized as a public utility by presidential decree 5832 in 1994, this Lebanese non-governmental and non-sectarian organization is present in 10 countries.
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