Women participating in a group music and movement activity during WAD's Stress-Relief Through Music workshop in Beirut.
Women participating in a group music and movement activity during WAD's Stress-Relief Through Music workshop in Beirut.

Empowering Women,
Supporting Children,
Strengthening Communities

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Women in Action for Development (WAD) is a Lebanese non-governmental organization founded in 2009. We bring women together through workshops and community initiatives, and provide psychosocial support to children, parents and teachers through art, music and drama.

Who We Are

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Latest Activities

Art, Music and Drama Therapy for Children
2026–2027

Children and facilitators participating in a group activity at Beirut Annunciation Orthodox College as part of WAD's psychosocial support programme.

This year, WAD brings art, music and drama therapy to children at Beirut Annunciation Orthodox College and École Saint George Bsalim, offering space to explore and express their feelings.

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École Saint Georges Bsalim →

Emotional Awareness Session for Women
2026

Women gathered for a group photograph following WAD's Emotional Awareness workshop at Saint Mary's Orthodox Church in Beirut.

Forty women joined WAD at Saint Mary’s Orthodox Church in Beirut for a session on recognising and expressing emotions.

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Our Work in Action

Saint Mary’s Orthodox College, 2025

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Collège St Elie Btina, 2024

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Interested in participating in our activities, collaborating with us or supporting our work? We'd love to hear from you.

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