Neutrality
Support is provided without discrimination on political, religious, or sectarian grounds.
About us
About SHEILD
Social, Humanitarian, Economical Intervention for Local Development — a local, national humanitarian nongovernmental association.
Who we are
SHEILD is a Lebanese national nongovernmental organization established in 2010 by Lebanese activists in the humanitarian and recovery field.
It promotes economic development by supporting the livelihood and capacity building of marginalized community groups, and by offering protection and assistance to communities affected by war, armed conflict, natural disasters, and the lack of basic services — with particular attention to women and children.
The organization operates in harmony with the principles of neutrality, impartiality, and independence, and works with communities in Beirut, Tyre, Tebnin, Halba, Damascus, and South Lebanon.
SHEILD is a Lebanese national nongovernmental organization established by activists in the humanitarian and recovery field. Working across social, humanitarian, and economic dimensions, the association promotes local development and a path toward social justice. Its approach centers on supporting livelihoods, strengthening community capacity, and expanding access to protection and assistance for people and groups affected by war, armed conflict, natural disasters, and gaps in basic services, particularly within marginalized communities.
SHEILD’s work places particular attention on women, children, and other vulnerable populations while responding to emergencies and long-term needs across Lebanon. The organization combines relief interventions with development, education, training, and capacity-building initiatives that help communities become more resilient and self-reliant. Guided by neutrality, impartiality, and independence, SHEILD acts autonomously and maintains a clear position so that humanitarian and social interventions can reach affected populations impartially, including those in prisons and the judiciary and in areas shaped by conflict and displacement.
Legal framework
Formally established in 2010 by Lebanese members, SHEILD is legally registered with the Lebanese Ministry of Interior and Municipalities. The registration was issued under decree number 1680 of October 5, 2010, and amended by decree number 1739 of October 24, 2011.
| Full name | Social, Humanitarian, Economical Intervention for Local Development |
|---|---|
| Legal form | Lebanese national nongovernmental association |
| Year established | 2010, by Lebanese activists |
| Registration | Lebanese Ministry of Interior and Municipalities |
| Decree | No. 1680 of October 5, 2010 |
| Amendment | Decree No. 1739 of October 24, 2011 |
Core values
The organization's work is guided by three commitments that shape every intervention it carries out.
Impartiality
Assistance reaches those who need it most, based on an assessment of conditions on the ground.
Independence
Programming decisions remain independent of any political or commercial interest.
Where we work
Operations cover Beirut, Tyre, Tebnin, Halba, Damascus, and South Lebanon, combining livelihood and capacity building with protection initiatives and emergency relief.
Key sectors include Development Projects, Emergency Projects, and Prisons & Judicial work.
- Livelihood and capacity building for marginalized groups
- Protection initiatives for vulnerable communities
- Emergency relief in crisis situations
- Prisons and judicial sector activities
Get in touch
Write to info@sheild-lb.org or call +961 1 998 669. Offices are located in Beirut, Tyre, Tebnin, Halba, and Damascus.