AJIALOUNA
Humanitarian and civic excellence – 2025
Founded in 1995 in Beirut, Ajialouna is a non-profit, non-governmental, and nonpolitical
organization dedicated to serving Lebanon’s most vulnerable communities
with compassion and integrity. Established by a group of devoted volunteers
inspired by values of solidarity and faith-based giving, it has evolved into a beacon
of humanitarian service that empowers individuals, uplifts families, and drives
sustainable development.
Guided by transparency, credibility, volunteerism, and dignity, Ajialouna delivers
integrated social, medical, educational, and economic services across the country.
Its medical centers in Beirut and Tripoli provide affordable healthcare, supported by a
mobile clinic, school health programs, and initiatives such as Petals of Life for children
with cancer. In education, the Tomouh Program, in partnership with PepsiCo and other
organizations, offers university scholarships, mentorship, and school sponsorships
to ensure equal access to learning. Through its women’s empowerment programs,
the Mashghal Atelier and Coeur de Miel Kitchen provide vocational training and
income-generating opportunities, while Maison Ajialouna in Beirut serves as a hub
of creativity, featuring a café, gallery, and workshops. The organization also delivers
humanitarian aid through food distribution, clothing drives, and seasonal initiatives
such as the annual Orphans’ Iftar.
Expanding its impact beyond Lebanon, Ajialouna launched Ajialouna-USA, a registered
501(c)(3) in Virginia, enabling international donors to support Lebanese students
and families. Under the leadership of Dr. Lina Zaim Dada, Founder and President,
Ajialouna continues to pioneer transparency and sustainable social development.
Looking ahead, it aims to establish an elderly home, expand Maison Ajialouna, and
strengthen its education, health, and empowerment programs in alignment with the
UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Zero Hunger, ensuring that dignity,
compassion, and solidarity remain at the heart of its mission.

