We support the dreams of Palestinian refugees. We support Palestinian refugees to create a better future in Lebanon and Jordan.
Beirut and Beyond champions the rights of Palestinian refugees and supports Palestinian led organizations creating a better future for their communities.
Our work is to highlight Palestinian organizations and their work in Palestinian refugee camps, educate on Palestinian refugee narrative, and fund projects making a difference in their communities.
Who We Support - Lebanon
Palestinian Civil Defense
In Lebanon, Palestinian Civil Defense (PCD) provides emergency resources to Palestinian refugee camps such as firefighting, search and rescue and paramedic services. They are the front line for COVID and disaster relief for Palestinian refugees. PCD is made up of Palestinian refugee volunteers. They continue to serve their communities as the country of Lebanon experiences an economic collapse while being underfunded.
Lebanon—Palestinian Civil Defense (PCD) GOAL - $26,000
PCD lost over $30,000 a month in funding in April of 2022. We seek to support PCD as they continue to provide emergency services in the camps and facilitate recycling centers in a funding crunch over 18 months. Donate click the button below and put “PCD” in memo.
Simsim Kitchen
In Lebanon, Simsim Kitchen is a cultural cooking experience. They facilitate cooking class in Lebanon and online, hosted by refugee woman to provide income. In 2022, they started collecting recipes from the different regions in Lebanon for a cookbook to highlight the diversity and resiliency of Palestinian and Syrian refugees, Lebanese citizens, and Armenian descendants.
Lebanon—Simsim Kitchen GOAL - $17,000
We seek to provide Simsim Kitchen with supplies and equipment contributing to a functional kitchen with capacity to host cooking classes and start catering services. To donate click the button below and put “Simsim” in the memo.
Who We Support - Jordan
Hopes For Women In Education
In Jordan, Hopes for Women is our partner organization that supports refugee women. They provide scholarships for higher education and mentorship programs. We successfully implemented a library for the Women’s Center in Gaza Camp in 2018 and have watched it grow to meet the needs of women in the camp. Our librarians continue to provide in person programs, including the monthly book club and seminars, reading marathons, open houses, movies while providing women with a safe place to have community. Jordan—Hopes For Women GOAL - $17,000
We seek to provide our librarian salary but also funds for new books, bookcases, and other materials to help the library expand services to more women in the camp. To donate, click the button below and put “Hopes” in the memo.
In 2024, we invite you to join us, alongside Palestinian refugees to create a better future in Lebanon and Jordan.
Palestinian Organizations
Palestinian Civil Defense
Palestinian Civil Defense is a network of emergency services in Palestinian camps throughout Lebanon. They are the only independent stakeholder providing these emergency services in Palestinian refugee camps. They are made up of volunteers, refugees from the camps, who have been trained and certified in firefighting, first aid, and search and rescue.
Please check their Facebook page for more information.
Hopes For Women in Education
Hopes for Women in Education is a volunteer-run organization, which means all of the funds received go toward scholarships dedicated to disadvantaged refugee women in Jordan. Scholarships are open for all refugee women in Jordan accepted to a local university. Hopes has been operating in Jordan since 2011, has had over 20 successful women graduate with a 50% employment rate amongst them. 50% success rate is an incredible accomplishment.
Please check their Facebook Page and their website for more information.
Simsim Kitchen
Simsim Kitchen facilitates cooking classes in Lebanon hosted by women from impoverished areas and refugee camps. You will experience local food and culture while empowering women by helping them become independent and support their families.
Please check their Facebook and Instagram pages for more information