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.
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Hkeeli at Beit Beirut: A Space for Memory and Dialogue
On April 13, 2025, Hkeeli turned Beit Beirut into a living space for memory, dialogue, and healing, inviting Lebanese society to confront its past and shape its future together.
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Thousands of Journeys, One Vision
4,000 participants, 300 organizers, and over 200 schools – that is the 2025 Lebanese American University’s Simulation Models (LAUSM),
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Lebanese Women Leading the Way
Lebanese women are leading change in education, politics, and industry—breaking barriers and redefining leadership. Meet the trailblazers shaping a more inclusive and innovative Lebanon.
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Lebanon’s Path to Reform
On February 4, 2025, political leaders, economic experts, and civil society representatives gathered at Habtoor City for the conference for Lebanon.
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Navigating Lebanon’s Economic Crisis: Challenges, Opportunities, and Strategic Solutions for the Pharmaceutical Sector
Lebanon's healthcare crisis exposes critical challenges in medication access, affordability, and quality. Urgent reforms, governance, and sustainable funding are key to building a resilient system.
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Call for Internship
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join us as an Intern. This internship offers an opportunity to support our foundation’s mission while contributing to meaningful projects.
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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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The future of Lebanon 50 years after the civil war
50 years ago, the civil in Lebanon began and lasted 15 years. An interview with Ahmad Hariri, General Secretary of Lebanon’s Future Movement and Michel Helou, Secretary General of the “Lebanese National Bloc”.
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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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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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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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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 Parallax Project: Innovating Lebanon's Trade Data
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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.
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Proud to have supported Hkeeli: A Public Conversation on Memory, an initiative that transformed Beit Beirut into a living space for stories, reflection, and dialogue. Because confronting the past is not about reviving conflict, it’s about acknowledging pain, recognizing responsibility, and daring to move beyond silence. 🖇️ Read more about this powerful day and why spaces like Hkeeli matter through the link https://www.freiheit.org/lebanon/hkeeli-beit-beirut-space-memory-and-dialogue #FNF #Lebanon #Memory #Dialogue #BeitBeirut #Hkeeli
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And just like that, the 2025 LAUSM has officially come to a close... or has it? 👀✨ Stay tuned for the Awards Ceremony, where we'll be celebrating the remarkable achievements, inspiring leadership, and the incredible journeys of our delegates🏆 The best is yet to come! 💫 Lebanese American University - LAU #FNFLebanon #LAUSM2025 #MUNJourney #AwardsCeremony #EmpowerYouthTransformGovernance
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Behind every youth group is a mentor who believes in it. Here’s to the incredible mentors of MYP 2025 — you make the difference! 💥 #myp2025 #fnflebanon #usjliban
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