WATAD Association, founded in 2018, emerged from a wave of rising needs that were identified within local communities across Lebanon. Surrounded by increasing humanitarian crises in Lebanon and the region, the growth in families unable to meet basic needs and deepening social instability, the founders created an association that could reach all corners of the country and beyond.

WATAD Association, founded in 2018, emerged from a wave of rising needs that were identified within local communities across Lebanon.
Surrounded by increasing humanitarian crises in Lebanon and the region, the growth in families unable to meet basic needs and deepening social instability, the founders created an association that could reach all corners of the country and beyond.

Our Objectives

Confront society’s immense challenges through skills building livelihood programs, healthcare services to vulnerable communities and key stakeholders, and inclusive services for persons with special needs.

Confront society’s immense challenges through skills building livelihood programs, healthcare services to vulnerable communities and key stakeholders, and inclusive services for persons with special needs.

Our Vision

Protect and enhance the overall well-being of communities in the MENA region by focusing on inclusive and comprehensive development mechanisms through its programs.

Protect and enhance the overall well-being of communities in the MENA region by focusing on inclusive and comprehensive development mechanisms through its programs.

Our Mission

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WATAD, as a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the livelihoods of vulnerable individuals and communities in Lebanon, understands the critical role vocational training plays in creating sustainable economic opportunities. With the ongoing economic crisis in Lebanon and the increased vulnerability of the population, providing sources of income has become more important than ever. This is why WATAD developped several vocational training projects in order to provide income-generating opportunities for the vulnerable communitiesWATAD executed a range of vocational training courses in fields such as executive secretary, security guard, elderly care and other healthcare services. WATAD also have partnered with Mercy Corps under 3AMALY project funded by the Canadian Government and implemented 3 vocational trainings both in in-person and online modules for over 100 trainees located in Tripoli, Saida and Lower Chouf. Each course is designed to provide individuals with the skills and knowledge necessary to enter the workforce and earn a living. WATAD offers both in-person and online training modules to ensure maximum accessibility for all participants.The importance of vocational training under the livelihoods sector lies in its sustainable impact. By equipping individuals with the skills and knowledge necessary to earn a living, they are able to support themselves and their families in the long-term, reducing their reliance on aid and creating a sense of self-sufficiency. Moreover, this creates a ripple effect within the community as individuals who have completed vocational training are more likely to invest back in their community and contribute to its growth.WATAD&#x27;s vocational training courses have already made a significant impact. To date, over 1000 trainees have benefited from the training programs, with 35% of graduates able to secure employment within their respective fields. This success was achieved in collaboration with local partners such as LEAD Healthcare Consultancy and international partners such as Mercy Corps and Life Project 4 Youth. . This not only provides individuals with much-needed income but also contributes to the wider economy by creating new jobs and filling necessary roles in various industries.

In partnership with Mercy Corps, WATAD carried out a comprehensive vocational training program consisting of both online and in-person modules. This program catered to a total of 200 trainees and was conducted in Tripoli, Saida, and Lower Chouf. The training modules covered a range of subjects, including Executive Secretary, Security Guard, and Sanitization and Pest Control. Remarkably, WATAD achieved a successful employment rate of 35% for the trainees.

Vocational Training

WATAD serves a wide spectrum of the population from all segments of society regardless of their socio economic, political or religious backgrounds.

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WATAD is committed to begin an accountable, responsible and inclusive organization that can contribute to a just and equitable society.

WATAD is committed to begin an accountable, responsible and inclusive organization that can contribute to a just and equitable society.

Justice

WATAD believe that each individual and all natural, human and productive resources should be protected and respected for the values they can offer in building our society.

WATAD believe that each individual and all natural, human and productive resources should be protected and respected for the values they can offer in building our society.

Respect

It is our responsibility to transform the resource we have into sources of sustainable development.

It is our responsibility to transform the resource we have into sources of sustainable development.

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