Afel is a non-political, non-religious NGO committed to protect, nurture & rehabilitate children suffering from psychological, physical and sexual abuse, children with learning difficulties, delinquent or on the edge of delinquency.

Through schooling, teachings and trainings, AFEL equips these children with self-protection, autonomy and resilience so that they can re-integrate into society in a fair environment.

Since its establishment, Afel has welcomed more than 5000 children with their respective families.

Caring for the children directly by providing a shelter home for abused children, an after-school safe center, a remedial school, a youth club and a summer camp.

Schooling & Boarding:
194 in its centers as follows:
– 40 children were welcomed in Jouar boarding house: these children are mistreated and abused by their families and staying at home represents a threat to their development, if not their life. At Jouar, they benefit from full psychological and educational support.
– 15 of those children attended a specialized remedial school* at Jouar el Baouchek.
– 74 children were sent to a specialized remedial school* at Burj Hammoud.
– 80 children benefitted from after-school support and a daily meal at Sin El Fil center which focuses on preventing delinquency and child labor.

Caring for the children’s families and community to ensure the children get the needed support at home and in their community.

Scholarship support:
163 children received financial aid and psychological and social support at home.

Social counseling:
145 children who had a brother or sister in our centers were assisted and followed up on by a social worker and psychologist, all year long.

* Both remedial schools at Jouar and Burj Hammoud are accredited by the government and provide a specialized educational, psychological, and relational follow-up as well as speech therapy to children unable to pursue the classic school program. They are also the only schools in Lebanon free of charge.