4 of the Most Impacting People's Initiatives That Are Changing Lebanon
For a while now, our citizens in Lebanon have been taken upon themselves to bring the positive changes they wish to see in their country. These individuals are simple people like you and me, wishing to bring Lebanon's standard a step, or a few, forward.
Via Democracy Reporting
They tend to gather around a vision they share; not for the purpose of socializing or complaining about its non-existence in the physicality or blaming the government for it, but to team up and make it happen.
And starting from nothing other than their strong belief in a better Lebanon, they have been indeed manifesting their visions on the ground, proving to all that we, the people, can be the change we want in our country.
Whether they managed to raise funds by themselves to start and carry on or whether they convinced major entities to support them along the way, they have thrived to implement their goals at a larger scale.
Via Lebanese American University
We are talking here about entire areas in Lebanon that were lacking or needed improvement and that the work of these passionate citizens impacted at, and through, the offset of the implications of their initiatives. Let's take a look:
#1 Animal Shelters and Laws
Via Phys.org
The state of animals in Lebanon has drastically improved in comparison to previous years. Not only did Lebanon pass its first animal rights law in 2017 due to the commemorable implementations of these citizens teaming in NGOs, but has also been taking in the abandoned, strayed animals on the streets while also treating them and giving them a home.
Animals of all kinds, ranging from domestic to wildlife, have been looked after and taken care upon the establishment of said law. The law, passed by parliament on August 16, 2017 , outlines requirements for the keep of domestic pets, regulations for zoos and pet shops, and penalties for violations—including jail time and fines!
Via The961
It is these people teaming in non-governmental organizations who have established shelters around different sectors of Lebanon, making sure that no animal is to be left strayed.
#2 Environmental Awareness Impact
Via Recycle Lebanon
No secret the struggles and hardships that Lebanon has been going through for some time now when it comes to the environmental aspect. Ever since the waste crisis back in 2015, the unbearable situation in the country has scarred Lebanon and harmed our people. Brutal as it was, and bad as it is still, it brought us an alarming wake-up call to which many citizens rushed to heed.
Highly concerned about the environmental aspect of Lebanon, these fellow Lebanese citizens, gathered in and around foundations and NGOs, took a big step forward. They believed that their actions could pave the way towards a cleaner future and a healthier, more hygienic lifestyle and behaviors.
Via EcoSouk by Recycle Lebanon
From actions on the ground to massive awareness campaigns, including conferences, they have brought in major changes towards a cleaner Lebanese environment, and their efforts are still ongoing.
#3 Society Involvement's Impact
Via @gem_lb
The motivation of our Lebanese society to get involved in making a difference has significantly increased. More and more individuals are stepping in at the call for help to improve our surrounding. Caring for our country hasn't been as remarkable as in the past years with some many citizens hitting the streets to join hands.