"Haretna": Community-driven urban recovery of neighborhoods in Lebanon

ongoing

The aim of the project is to support the socio-economic recovery of the targeted neighborhoods, reduce gender inequalities and contribute to reducing tensions.Thus, the project will improve the living conditions and local development of three vulnerable urban neighborhoods located in different neighborhoods of Greater Beirut, Tripoli and Sidon, selected for the great vulnerability of their inhabitants and the importance of the issues of coexistence between communities.SO 1: Improving the living conditions of vulnerable neighborhoods residents (Lebanese, refugee communities, especially Syrian) by strengthening their access to essential urban services and infrastructure in an inclusive way.SO 2: Strengthening social cohesion among members of different communities by empowering households to claim their rights and access protection services (mainly for women and the most vulnerable people).SO 3: Improving socio-economic inclusion through support for job creation and income-generating activities.To this end, it is proposed to develop a sustainable recovery plan in each of the targeted neighborhoods with the participation of residents and representatives of civil society, in close cooperation with municipalities. These action plans will provide a response to the previously identified multidimensional and priority needs. It will take place over a period of four years (2023-2026).