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Building pathways to decent work for Lebanon's most vulnerable
 Workers engaged in rehabilitating agricultural roads in the Beqaa Valley, Lebanon, under the ILO’s Employment Intensive Investment Programme (EIIP).Haouch El Harimeh, West Bekaa, Lebanon-June 2026

Building pathways to decent work for Lebanon's most vulnerable

With European Union support, the ILO has worked alongside Lebanon’s Ministry of Social Affairs to help transform social assistance into a gateway to jobs, livelihoods and economic inclusion.

Lebanon: Reviving the Horsh Beirut park and promoting inclusive public spaces

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Lebanon: Reviving the Horsh Beirut park and promoting inclusive public spaces

Last autumn, biking sessions in Horsh Beirut promoted sustainable mobility, inclusive public spaces, and community engagement

From overlooked to job-ready: Training equips jobseekers with disabilities for decent work in Lebanon
Participants celebrate completing the Career Preparedness Training with their certificates. Beirut, Lebanon. November 2025

International Day of Persons with Disability

From overlooked to job-ready: Training equips jobseekers with disabilities for decent work in Lebanon

Testimonies from persons with disabilities in Lebanon tell of how training provided by the EU-funded ENABLE Programme helped them regain confidence, develop skills and pursue decent work opportunities.

Graduation of healthcare assistants marks milestone in Lebanon’s skills development
graduates seated in the graduation ceremony

Graduation of healthcare assistants marks milestone in Lebanon’s skills development

EU-funded ENABLE Programme equips 30 young women and men with healthcare skills through work-based learning, strengthening employment opportunities and resilience.

Greening the lands and building sustainable rural livelihoods in southern Lebanon
Two female workers standing in the field

Greening the lands and building sustainable rural livelihoods in southern Lebanon

Enhancing rural livelihoods through sustainable agriculture, local employment, and climate-resilient infrastructure in the Southern Nabatieh area in southern Lebanon.

Beirut’s largest park transformed into a symbol of inclusion, sustainability and community life in Lebanon
The skate park at Horsh Beirut after the completion of the first phase of revitalization under the ENABLE programme, funded by the European Union (EU) and implemented by the International Labour Organization (ILO). Beirut, Lebanon-10/9/2025

Beirut’s largest park transformed into a symbol of inclusion, sustainability and community life in Lebanon

The inauguration of Horsh Beirut’s first revitalization phase under the EU-funded ENABLE Programme marks a milestone in transforming the park into an accessible, vibrant and sustainable hub for all.

Marwan’s path to purpose: How nursing training is transforming lives in Lebanon
Marwan Al-Rashidi, a beneficiary of a work-based learning programme at a local hospital, practicing clinical skills as part of the nursing training. Lebanon, 2025

Marwan’s path to purpose: How nursing training is transforming lives in Lebanon

Through EU-funded training, young Lebanese like Marwan are gaining the skills – and the purpose – to build a better future in healthcare.

ILO strengthens capacities to promote sustainable employment through SIYB training in Lebanon
Peter Rademaker, ILO Deputy Regional Director for the Arab States giving a speech

ILO strengthens capacities to promote sustainable employment through SIYB training in Lebanon

As part of its sustainable enterprises’ development programme, the ILO is strengthening entrepreneurship and job creation to support Lebanon’s economic recovery through projects funded by the EU, the Netherlands and Sweden.

From exclusion to employment: A woman’s journey in Lebanon’s construction sector
Oum Metres tying steel to prevent movement during concrete pouring. Damour, Lebanon, March 2025

From exclusion to employment: A woman’s journey in Lebanon’s construction sector

Oum Metres, a mother of three young boys and one girl, lives in the town of Damour, Lebanon. She shares her journey of stepping into an unconventional role in her community, working in construction and rehabilitation as part of the Damour Irrigation...

Empowering graduates with skills to secure sustainable jobs aligned with labour market needs
Focus Discussion Group that was held with beneficiaries before the graduation ceremony.

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Empowering graduates with skills to secure sustainable jobs aligned with labour market needs

A graduation ceremony was held for 80 trainees who successfully completed work-based learning programs in Lebanon, conducted with the support of the International Labour Organization (ILO).

High-Level delegation highlights success of ILO's EU-funded ENABLE Project in Beirut
Introductory meeting with the municipality, implementing partner COOPI, and financial skills provider AEP.

High-Level delegation highlights success of ILO's EU-funded ENABLE Project in Beirut

Key stakeholders witness socioeconomic impact of the EU-funded employment-intensive initiatives in the Lebanese capital’s Bourj Hammoud area.

Transforming lives in Lebanon: Enabling communities through financial literacy
Lilianne Beyrouthy, a trainee attending the Financial Education Training by ILO ENABLE project in Beirut Lebanon.

Transforming lives in Lebanon: Enabling communities through financial literacy

Stories from Beirut highlight personal journeys towards economic independence and transformative growth within communities, with support from the ILO and funding from the EU.

Bridging Skills and Short-term Job Opportunities: ENABLE joins forces with Lebanese contractors for on-site training in Damour
Workers during the cleaning process of the Damour Irrigation Channel

Bridging Skills and Short-term Job Opportunities: ENABLE joins forces with Lebanese contractors for on-site training in Damour

Trainees equipped with skills to secure sustainable jobs in line with labour market needs
a group picture of trainees during their graduation

Trainees equipped with skills to secure sustainable jobs in line with labour market needs

A graduation ceremony was held for 80 trainees in work-based learning programmes in Lebanon, conducted with the support of the ILO.

The ILO trains a new pool of SIYB master trainers in the Arab States
a group image of people in a training session

The ILO trains a new pool of SIYB master trainers in the Arab States

Participants from different ILO projects from Lebanon, Yemen, Iraq, and the Occupied Palestinian Territory completed the 2 weeks training programme.

ILO and EU delegation visit ENABLE projects in Tripoli, Lebanon
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ILO and EU delegation visit ENABLE projects in Tripoli, Lebanon

A visit to work-based learning projects in Tripoli highlighted joint efforts by the ILO, the European Union, and national partners to enhance skills and improve employability of individuals.

ILO project provides opportunities for individuals and fosters inclusive economic growth – ILO official

ILO project provides opportunities for individuals and fosters inclusive economic growth – ILO official

A visit to a work-based learning project in northern Lebanon highlights joint efforts by the ILO, the Government of Norway, the EU and national partners to enhance skills and improve employability of vulnerable groups.

A rehabilitated irrigation channel and economic empowerment for residents of Lebanon’s Damour area

A rehabilitated irrigation channel and economic empowerment for residents of Lebanon’s Damour area

A project by the ILO’s ENABLE programme is working to empower agricultural communities through employment opportunities and infrastructure rehabilitation of an irrigation channel.