The National Wellness Network (NWN) is a non-profit non-governmental organization (NGO) that is registered in Lebanon (reg. number 1503, 2018) that aims to empower and serve at-risk populations and promote the eight dimensions of wellness across Lebanon. NWN focuses is located in Rashaya (West Beqaa area), Hasbaya (Nabatieh Governorate), Aley (Mount Lebanon), Semqanieh (Chouf area), Damour, Jal-el-Dib, and Beirut. The Network partners with local, national, and international organizations to conduct awareness campaigns, community research, implement interventions, and offer primary medical care in its specialized clinics. Since its establishment in 2018, NWN has benefited over 10,000 citizens across Lebanon, regardless of their religious, political, or geographical affiliation. The majority of our beneficiaries reside in rural areas, where access to medical services, education, and training is uncommon, and where our centers and teams of volunteers are active.

NWN services are offered free-of-charge or for symbolic fees, and include: vaccination campaigns, health awareness and disease prevention campaigns, environmental awareness campaigns, cultural events, life-skills training, educational campaigns in advocacy, citizenship, and democracy, and primary medical care within specialized clinics (including ENT, ophthalmology, pediatric care, neurology, optometry, psychiatry, physiotherapy, cardiology).

Our Values

• Integrity
• Equity
• Sustainable development
• Empathy
• Inclusion
• Mutual responsibility

International Partnerships

NWN works with national and international partners to promote its goals and build local capacities. These include:

• World Health Organization (major projects funded: School Health Program in Rural Areas in Beqaa and South Lebanon; Antibiotic Awareness Campaign across Lebanon).
• British Council (major project funded: Young Med Voices; Creating Higher Education Opportunities for Refugee Communities).
• National Endowment for Democracy and National Democratic Institute (major project funded: Youth Activism for Lebanese Accountability Program YALA!).
• The Stevens Initiative at the Aspen Institute, Colorado (major projects funded: Marginalization and Under-Representation in Virtual Exchange: Causes and Remedies; The ABC of Young People and Virtual Exchange).
• Al-Madad Foundation UK (project funded: Youth Empowerment for Success- YES)
• Stanford University (project funded: Perceptions about COVID-19 Vaccines in Lebanon).
• EU-Madad for Women (project funded: Countering Violence against Women).

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) tackled by NWN:

SDG 1 (no poverty), SDG 3 (good health and well-being), SDG4 (quality education), SDG 5 (gender equality), SDG 8 (decent work and economic growth), SDG 10 (reduced inequalities), SDG 16 (peace, justice, and strong institutions), and SDG 17 (partnerships for the goals).