Empowering Women, Shaping Communities
WAD (Women in Action for Development) is a Lebanese non-governmental organization committed to driving social change. We strive to build an inclusive and equitable society by advocating for gender-balanced policies that uphold equal rights and opportunities for all, without discrimination. Our work spans across Lebanon, empowering women from all backgrounds, regardless of religion or social status, to create a more just and resilient community.
We empower women and advocate for gender justice, fostering meaningful change that will endure for generations to come.
Closing a Meaningful Chapter: WAD’s Art & Therapy Project
Over the past two years, WAD has brought art, music, and drama therapy to schoolchildren and psychosocial support to mothers, helping them navigate Lebanon’s challenging realities. After successfully running at Mar Elias Btina School (2024) and Saint Mary’s Orthodox College (2025), this phase of our project is now coming to a close.
✨ Discover the impact and journey of the project here.
Past activities
On May 15 and 20, 2024, WAD organised an invigorating stress-relief session conducted by Dr. Lina Riachy, where we have explored relaxation techniques through music to manage the stressors we encounter in everyday life.
Psychosocial Support Project
WAD offers support to children and mothers facing psychological hardship. Children participate in art therapy, music therapy and drama therapy, while their mothers attend psychological support group therapy.
Watch the video to learn more about it how the project started in 2024.
“A happy and healthy community is in our hands. All we need is each other.”
Mrs. Milki wanted the workshops to reach anyone who wanted to be involved. With the members of WAD, she began developing themes and topics for future activities. WAD spread across Lebanon to reach all regions and the team was invited to help start other community projects.
A photo of our past workshop participants.
Our Mission
Lebanon is a small country characterised by the merging of several subcultures into one culture and community. The country laws and cultural rules do not protect everyone equally and many are not aware of the extent of the impact of these laws on people’s lives. To work with this diversity, WAD seeks to nourish our society at the most fundamental level with healthy discussions and a strong support network. All participants get an equal opportunity to assist in the seminars and workshops held across the country.
Get Involved
If you are interested to partake in our activities, please be in touch! Learn More →