Sustainable Green Initiative in Ein El Helweh camp

About this project

The project aims to improve environmental health and promote sustainable waste practices by training 200 householders in Ein El-Hilweh refugee camp and adjacent areas on home solid waste management and composting. The target group includes refugee and host community members, with a focus on increasing awareness, reducing waste, and encouraging eco-friendly habits. Expected Results: • 200 households trained in solid waste management, composting, and plastic sorting. • Significant reduction in household waste sent to landfills. • Recyclable plastics collected and sold, generating supplemental income. • Organic waste converted into compost and used for rooftop gardens. • Increased environmental awareness and adoption of eco-friendly practices within the community. Improved sanitation and living conditions in the refugee camp and surrounding areas The project targets 200 households in Ein El-Hilweh refugee camp and adjacent areas, aiming to build sustainable waste management practices through community-based training. Participants will be trained to sort household waste into recyclables (especially plastics) and organic matter. Recyclable plastics will be collected and sold to local factories, generating small income for participating families. Organic waste will be turned into compost using simple home composting methods. This compost will be used to support rooftop gardening, enabling families to grow herbs and vegetables, improving food security and urban greening. The projec…

Goals

Sustainable Development Goals this project works towards

• 10Reduced Inequalities
• 11Sustainable Cities and Communities
• 12Responsible Consumption and Production

Published by

Norad - Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation · Government

Countries

Lebanon

Sectors

Waste management/disposal

Focus

Environment · Main focus

Funded by

Norwegian Government

Implemented by

Nashet Association

Passes funds through

Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Embassies

Published by Norad - Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 6 Feb 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: NO-BRC-971277882-LBN-25/0007.

No updates yet.