Our Programs

Ever since our inception in 1909 as EYWA we have been able to make a positive change in the lives of thousands of people and our community as a whole, by creating different programs that will empower women and escort them through the social, cultural and economic changes. Allowing women to be active and productive members of the society, contributes to household and national income, a policy adopted decades later by UN agencies.

Education for all

As early as 1909 a group of visionary women led by Mrs. Eugenie Saad saw that empowering women through literacy is key to improving family wellbeing and a key strategy in reducing poverty. EYWA-Empowering Young Women Association was founded under license number 137/AD. EYWA’s sole objective was to give underprivileged women access to education denied in public schools at the time. Each would be assisted depending on her needs and aspirations. Our girls were sent to the International school of Choueifat now SABIS, Amelia Trad School, the American University of Beirut and Beirut College for Women now Lebanese American University among others while those in need of vocational education where send to training centers for sewing, nursing etc. We continue to assist young women in gaining access to education by collaborating with esteemed partners and other association.

Towards the 1950’s public policy in Lebanon allowed women into public schools, and education became at everyone’s reach. The association still saw their mission alive although practices had to be changed forever in the aim of empowering and supporting women, while allowing them to be productive members of there society, whose tradition and culture had always undermined them socially and economically, Dar al Hadana was inaugurated. Dar al Hadana allowed working mothers to go on with their productive lives by giving them the opportunity of placing their kids at relatively free of charge in a the fully equipped and staffed nursery offering toddlers education, play and love. It is a 200-m2 ground floor with backyard in the heart of Beirut, which can accommodate up to 50 kids on full time basis and an additional 20 for afterschool-assisted study.

Availability
Opens its door at 7:00 AM till 6:30 PM to welcome kids Monday till Friday

Location
Ground Floor Khatoun Bld, Kronfol Street Facing Sodeco Square
01-647 835

“Queasine” the quick and easy cuisine is a project developed in 2016 aiming at giving working women the luxury of time while ensuring sustainability to our Day Care facility DAR AL HADANA. Queasine is a daily home cooked dish at a home cooked cost, that working mothers can benefit from in order to free their schedules and alleviating chores, making room for rest and quality family time. Queasine offers a monthly healthy nutritious menu with Lebanese and Mediterranean flavors. Queasine also delivers all over greater Beirut to our esteemed supporters who opt for a healthier meal while giving back to society. Queasine has recently started catering your special occasions and special packages are being developed.

Our Menu

Make a Donation

We welcome donations in all forms. Money, clothes, food, furniture, books, you name it. The families we serve are in constant need of supplies and the center counts on your donations as its primary source of revenue.

• Blom Bank
  IBAN LB26 0014 0000 1402 3040 0994 0113

• or call 03 311 765

Volunteer opportunities

Volunteering is a great way to sensitize children and teens and for adults to feel the joy of giving. The direct contact and bonding with the underprivileged gives great joy and personal gratification.