With the dedicated efforts of H.E. Dr. Aleksandra Bukowska-McCabe, Ambassador of the Republic of Poland to Lebanon, together with the entire team of the Embassy of Poland in Beirut, Polish Aid continues to advance a comprehensive and long-term partnership with Lebanon.
The article that follows sheds light on the key achievements and milestones of Poland’s engagement in Lebanon throughout 2025. It outlines the strategic priorities, financial contributions, and major projects implemented in close cooperation with Lebanese authorities, international organizations, and civil society partners.
Reflecting the strong and enduring ties between Poland and Lebanon, Polish Aid combines humanitarian, developmental, and institutional support to strengthen education, healthcare, environmental protection, infrastructure, and crisis response capacities. Through these coordinated efforts, Poland contributes to enhancing local resilience, supporting vulnerable communities, and reinforcing public institutions across Lebanon.
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Polish Aid in Lebanon – Comprehensive and Long-Term Support
Polish Aid in Lebanon provides comprehensive and long-term support, not only for Syrian and Palestinian refugees but also for local communities, municipalities, and public institutions. Poland’s assistance focuses primarily on education, healthcare, infrastructure development, security, and environmental protection.
Lebanon remains a priority country for Polish Aid, which is reflected both in the scale of project engagement and in the significant contributions to international organizations operating locally. Poland has contributed a total of 11.5 million PLN (3.24 million USD) to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UN OCHA), including 4 million PLN (1.13 million USD) allocated directly for activities in Lebanon. Additionally, Poland provided 200,000 USD to UN-Habitat Lebanon to strengthen the operational capacities of the Lebanese Civil Defence Directorate in crisis response. This support aligns with Poland’s ongoing efforts to enhance local communities’ safety and resilience.
Poland has been actively involved in security and development initiatives in Lebanon for years. In 2022, a development project was completed in cooperation with the Polish Centre for International Aid (PCPM)[GM1] , and in 2024, Polish firefighters participated in the project “Development of Lebanese Rescue Services in Urban Operations.” The GLOW Centre, a project of the Polish Humanitarian Action (PAH), was also established. In 2025, PCPM and the Malta Foundation continued implementing projects under the “Humanitarian Aid 2025 for Middle Eastern Countries” program, with a total value exceeding 2 million USD.
Priorities of Polish Aid in 2025
In 2025, Polish Aid in Lebanon focused on education, support for people with disabilities, and environmental protection and biodiversity. The Polish Embassy in Beirut implemented nine of its own projects, supported several initiatives of Polish NGOs, and collaborated with international partners such as UN OCHA and UN-Habitat.
Key projects in Lebanon included:
Equipping the Institute for the Hearing Impaired in Beirut,
Improving school infrastructure in Kobayat,
Educational programmes on the protection of migratory birds,
A reforestation project in the Ouyoun al Simane region of Kfardebian, enhancing the area’s climate resilience,
Support for the Civil Defence Centre in Mtoleh Chouf,
Support for the Lebanese Civil Defence – purchase of equipment to strengthen crisis response capacities,
Modernization and equipping of the Holy Family School in Alma As Shab in cooperation with CIMIC PKW,
Renovation of Hôpital de la Croix, including equipment purchase and installation of a solar water heating system,
Renovation of the Al-Quds Rehabilitation Centre and playground in the Rashidieh refugee camp, installation of solar panels, and improvements to operational conditions and energy stability.
A particularly notable educational and environmental initiative is the White Stork Protection Project. In 2025, 146 educational sessions were conducted, reaching over 13,000 students in 67 schools. By the end of the year, the programme aims to have reached up to 20,000 young people, making it one of the largest educational activities under Polish Aid in Lebanon.
Polish Aid in Lebanon combines humanitarian, educational, and environmental activities, creating a lasting and tangible impact on the development of local communities and strengthening state institutions in the region.
