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Three out of four Lebanese are living in poverty

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We believe that the supply of basic needs like affordable clean energy, clean water and sanitation contribute to the solution of many problems in Lebanon. Through a huge number of small scale projects targeting the areas of energy, environment, community, water, solar and education, we want to help people in Lebanon now while contributing to a better future.

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PPLEB AGM confirms board members in positions and outlines activities for 2023

PPLEB AGM confirms board members in positions and outlines activities for 2023 Abdul-Rahman Adib Chairman Rana Adib Vice Chair Abdul-Rahman Adib Chairman This year's annual general meeting of PPLEB was held on March 18, 2023 and the members confirmed board members Abdul-Rahman Adib, Rana Adib and Patrick Merhi in their previous positions. In his annualRead More »PPLEB AGM confirms board members in positions and outlines activities for 2023

Diary from the delivery, day 2

Day 2: Tuesday, 06/21/20022 Lights in the Dark, our travel diary from the delivery Today me have met our partner Sanabel Nour in Tripoli. Sanabel Nour is a local NGO supporting 20,000 registered families in need. The support covers among others medical help, food packages, education and financial with specific chapters for orphans and elderlyRead More »Diary from the delivery, day 2

Diary from the delivery, day 1

Day 1: Monday, 06/20/20022 The trip from Düsseldorf to Beirut was a little bit of a “surprising” German efficiency. It took 4.5 hours to pass the airport checks. Less than 4 hours later we had a quick arrival in Lebanon. We were then directly heading to our meeting with General Mohammad Kheir, head of theRead More »Diary from the delivery, day 1

Shipment to Beirut will start soon.

Thanks to all the financial and operative contributions to the PPLEB supportes and volunteers. The production of the first 1,000 solar devices is completed. The units are now being prepared for shipment o the harbour of Beirut. Estimated arrival time is end of May. The vessel will be the SEASPAN FALCON and travel with stopsRead More »Shipment to Beirut will start soon.

First 1,000 solar units for families in Tripoli.

Thanks to all the financial and operative support to the PPLEB supportes and volunteers. Along with the incoming domations a bunch of first 1,000 units has been ordered. We are now waiting for the production to complete. It is planned that then the equippment will be shipped to the port of Beirut. If  no additionalRead More »First 1,000 solar units for families in Tripoli.

First project initiated

"Lights in the Dark" for 10,000 families in Tripoli TRIPOLI Tripoli is the second largest city and operates the second largest harbour in Lebanon. Due to the Beirut blast from Aug, 4th, 2020, the harbour is now the largest one in operation in Lebanon. About 800,000 people are living in the metropolitan area of Tripoli.Read More »First project initiated

Three out of four Lebanese are living in poverty

Half of the Lebanese population is living in poverty (UN 2020*). Supporting people’s basic needs during this worst humanitarian and financial crisis is fundamental. But how can we contribute humanitarian aid while leveraging sustainable improvement? * Half of the Lebanese population is living in poverty according a report from the UN in 2020. But, we knowRead More »Three out of four Lebanese are living in poverty

Power for People in Lebanon founded!

The creation of Power for People in Lebanon took place today, on the 5th of December 2020! After weeks of discussions about the associations mission followed by formal preparations we had our founders meeting today. Due to the given circumstances it took place remotely as a Zoom conference. The participants finalized and confirmend the associationsRead More »Power for People in Lebanon founded!

PPLEB is a classified nonprofit organization

The classification of Power for People in Lebanon as a nonprofit organization has been given by the German tax office in Bonn. This status enables us to leverage all financial options in the area of your mission. Which will finally lead to a better support of people in need in Lebanon.

Our team

At Power for People in Lebanon, we are diverse by definition: we are an apolitical intergenerational, intercultural and cross-sectoral association. As non-profit association, Power for People in Lebanon depends on people who invest their energy, know-how & money to reduce the suffering in Lebanon. This is why we are thankful and appreciate the contributions of each donor, each member and especially our active team that makes this vision come true.

Abdul-Rahman Adib

Abdul-Rahman Adib

CHAIR

Rana Adib

Rana Adib

VICECHAIR

Patrick Merhi

Patrick Merhi

TREASURER

Rabieh Adib

Rabieh Adib

FOUNDING MEMBER

Mahmoud Chatah

Mahmoud Chatah

FOUNDING MEMBER

Barbara Frei

Barbara Frei

FOUNDING MEMBER

Jean Abed

Jean Abed

FOUNDING MEMBER

Mustapha Mikati

FOUNDING MEMBER

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OUR INITIAL OBJECTIVES

1,000 / 10,000

HOUSEHOLDS SUPPORTED

1 / 1

PILOT PROJECT

500

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