Beirut
The Friedrich Naumann Foundation Beirut Office is focused on Lebanon and its people. Regional and local turmoil makes the work of the foundation in this country challenging, forcing our office in Beirut to constantly adapt to new social and political changes. In Lebanon, our main objective is to support Lebanese start-ups, civil society organisations and liberal political parties while raising awareness about political education, female empowerment and durable development.
News
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Interview on the election of Joseph Aoun as the new Lebanese president
Joseph Aoun has been elected as the new president of Lebanon. We spoke to Ralf Erbel about the background, significance and prospects following this election. He is currently head of the MENA and Sub-Saharan Africa department.
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FNF Lebanon Supports City Forum Discussions on Key Issues
FNF Lebanon supported four City Forum discussions tackling defense, social cohesion, US policies, and Syria’s future, creating a space for dialogue on Lebanon’s key challenges and opportunities.
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Tunisian and Lebanese Civil Society Unite for Democracy
In Amman, Tunisian and Lebanese civil society actors joined forces to share lessons, confront challenges, and forge pathways to stronger democratic futures.
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Refugees Turn Digital Challenges into Opportunities
In a world where innovation meets resilience, the STEPNAU Hackathon 2024 proved that digital education can empower refugees to create economic opportunities, despite war and displacement.
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Shaping Lebanon's Future
The Ecole des Cadres, a partnership between the National Bloc and FNF, trained future leaders with essential skills in politics, economy, and communication, building a network for change in Lebanon.
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Sprout: Growing tomorrow’s Innovators
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The Collective Identity Project: Youth in Politics
Lebanon's collective identity: FNF Beirut and Studio Madane explore how freedom, diversity, and education shape youth political engagement and national unity, offering a reference for future studies.