Winter Campaign · Bekaa & Mount Lebanon
Bring warmth, dignity and learning to families this winter
Salam LADC is providing winter essentials to refugee families and keeping children learning through informal education. Choose a package in the donation form, or give any amount.
Campaign dates: 1 November 2026 – 28 February 2027
[As you return home, your home, think of others. Don’t forget those who live in tents. As you sleep and count planets, think of others — those without any shelter to sleep in.]
— Mahmoud Darwish, “Think of Others” (فَكِّرْ بِغَيْرِكَ)
During this cold winter in Lebanon, we carry with us the faces and stories of families who are too often unheard: the children who play around our community center, the mothers working long days in the fields, and the elderly sitting quietly at the doors of tents and fragile homes.
We invite you to stand with them — not out of pity, but out of shared humanity. Every family has the right to stay warm, to eat nutritious meals and to have proper clothing.
Why this winter matters
Winter is especially hard for refugee families living in poverty and unstable housing. In the cold months, families are forced to choose between heating, food, rent and healthcare. Children are among the most affected: unsafe shelters and financial stress interrupt learning and increase protection risks. This winter comes amid continued insecurity after the 2026 escalation, on top of years of economic crisis.
4 in 5
households in Lebanon struggle to afford basic necessities
22%
of households report their children went to bed hungry in the previous two weeks
17%
of households report their children had to stop attending school
~100,000
children at risk of being without a classroom after 436 schools were damaged or destroyed
Source: UNICEF, An Enduring Nightmare (30 September 2026). National figures for all households in Lebanon, not broken down for refugees or by governorate.
What your gift supports
1. Winter support for refugee families
Essential winterization support and basic household necessities, based on assessed needs and available resources.
2. Informal education and learning support
Basic Literacy & Numeracy (BLN), Early Childhood Education (ECE) and learning support sessions help children stay connected to learning, build basic skills and regain a sense of routine and safety. Where relevant, they also support women and caregivers.
Donation packages
Every package goes directly to this campaign. Any amount helps.
$10 General winter support
Covers the most urgent needs: winter supplies, learning materials, or delivery and logistics.
$30 Warm jacket
A warm jacket for a child or adolescent during the winter months.
$65 Heating stove
A heating stove for one household, distributed according to priority needs and safety criteria.
$100 Student learning cycle
One child’s informal education cycle, including learning materials and structured sessions in a safe learning environment.
$150 Family winter kit
Essential winter items for one family, such as warm supplies and basic household winter needs.
$250 Learning group support
A learning group through a full series of up to 40 sessions, including materials, preparation and safe-space support.
$500 Community reach boost
Reaches more families by covering transportation, coordination and program implementation.
How we use your gift
Package amounts reflect typical costs. Items are procured and distributed based on assessed needs, availability and safe distribution criteria. If an item is fully funded or cannot be procured, your gift goes to the most urgent need within this campaign. Every donor receives an automatic receipt and periodic updates on progress and results.
About Salam LADC
Salam LADC is a Lebanese non-profit association that supports vulnerable communities across Lebanon and strengthens dialogue, cooperation and social cohesion. From its beginnings in the South, it has grown into a nationwide organization working in education, livelihoods, social stability, food security and emergency response — in close coordination with municipalities, local teams, volunteers and partners.
Our impact in 2025
- 1,000+ children in informal education
- 70+ women in learning programs
- 25,000+ individuals reached through community kitchen distributions
Our mission: to support vulnerable populations in Lebanon by delivering direct assistance and facilitating coordinated community action — providing timely, effective and practical support, especially in moments of crisis, while promoting inclusion and strengthening relationships between communities.
Our vision: a Lebanon where vulnerable families can meet their basic needs, children can learn and grow in safe environments, and communities live together with greater understanding and cooperation.
Dignity, safety and opportunity should not depend on nationality, status or circumstance.
Donate. Share. Encourage others.
Your donation helps refugee families stay warm and children keep learning through the winter months — whether it funds winter essentials, learning materials, safe activities or the logistics needed to reach families quickly.
Sources
- UNICEF (30 Sept 2026). Four in five households in Lebanon struggle to afford basic needs — full report: An Enduring Nightmare.
- UNICEF (2 July 2026). At least 100,000 children risk missing the next school year.