SHEILD
Type of organisation: Local civil society organisation
Goal/Objective: To promote local communities' development and assist the most vulnerable.
Area of focus: Gender Equity, Women’s rights
Sector of intervention: Awareness raising and sensitisation, Economic support/ livelihoods, Social development
Approach: Development, Capacity building & Trainings, Advocacy & campaigning
Target population:
Lebanese community, and Syrian refugees since 2012
(1) Programme with Dutch Embassy fostering access of knowledge about women rights, for both Syrian and Lebanese. They provide awareness sections and workshops about women empowerment and women rights. (2) Economic empowerment programme, offering grants to start businesses, and generate income to be independent. Focus on most vulnerable populations. (3) Protection programme for Syrian refugees
Partnerships/Part of local, regional, and/or international network:
Project based partnerships
Funding structure: International funds and grants