Hope in Action
Emergency Response Fundraising to Empower Social Enterprises in Crisis
The crises in Lebanon and Palestine are devastating. Together, we can respond with compassion and hope—acknowledging the profound pain while striving to bring strength, adaptability, and justice to those affected, and build towards the countries and region we dream of and know is possible. On this page, you can support -- financially, through your time, or otherwise -- the people and organizations working tirelessly to make a difference in unimaginable circumstances.
Why Your Support Matters
Across our screens, we witness the devastation: communities torn apart, families struggling to survive, and children facing an uncertain future. It feels overwhelming. Within that pain, you can make a difference by supporting people and organizations, defying the odds, and providing support on the ground.
Social impact enterprises address urgent needs now and will be there to rebuild and sustain communities long after the conflict ends and response funding declines. Normally, social enterprises provide essential goods and services that meet community needs, sustained partially or fully from revenues they generate, and sometimes receiving blended finance investments to help grow. The current crises have disrupted these activities, making it nearly impossible for many of them to continue their vital work without additional support.
Social enterprises in Lebanon and Palestine are doing extraordinary work in the face of unimaginable challenges. They provide warmth to displaced families, dignity to those forgotten, and opportunities where there seem to be none. Emerging from systems that were corrupt, unequal, and unsustainable, supporting social enterprise leaders also helps build community leaders that can support communities, economies and governance systems that are more effective, inclusive, sustainable and compassionate. Supporting them is an act of both compassion and hope—acknowledging the suffering while empowering action. We invite you to join us to make a difference.
Building a Ripple of Hope
Join us for the Hope in Action Online Event on December 17, 2024, at 7:00 PM (GMT+2) to hear from changemakers and explore ways to support their work. Register for the event.
This campaign empowers changemakers who are transforming lives amidst crisis, proving that resilience and compassion can shine even in the darkest times. We're starting with a small number of social enterprises, highlighted below, and as the campaign grows we'll expand the teams supported and ways we can support them:
WingWoman Lebanon
Hygiene with Dignity
In times of crisis, menstrual and diaper needs are critical but often overlooked. WingWoman Lebanon provides reusable period packs and diapers that last for up to three years. Since October, they’ve distributed 910 period packs and 224 diaper kits, covering the needs of women and children in nine shelters.
A mother at a recent distribution shared: “This has come just in time; we are running out of money, and organizations have stopped being able to provide us with diapers.”
Funding Target: $18,000 to distribute all diapers.
Impact: Each $25 provides one family with long-term hygiene solutions.
Made by Nature
Feeding Families, Sustaining Livelihoods
Nature by Marc Beyrouthy works tirelessly to connect displaced families with fresh, locally sourced food while supporting Lebanon’s producers. Each box provides a family of four with pantry staples and fresh produce for three weeks, sustaining over 500 farmers and artisans in the process.
Père Hani from La Cuisine de Mariam, a key partner, shared: “We welcome anyone into our kitchen—they have the right to eat and take food for their family. We’re also reaching families hosting others displaced by the crisis, ensuring they too receive the support they need.”
Funding Target: $100,000 to provide food for 400 families per month.
Impact: Each $80 donation supports one family for three weeks.
The Studio
Handmade Warmth for Displaced Children
Displaced children should never face the cold alone. The Studio’s artisans create crochet balaclavas, warming both young hearts and hardworking hands. So far, 24 artisans have crafted 569 hats, with a goal of 2,000 by December.
One artisan shared: “When we bring joy to a child, it brings us immense happiness. Especially when we try the hats on our own children and see the joy in their eyes, we can imagine that same happiness in the eyes of the child receiving the hat.”
Funding Target: Ongoing, based on artisan output.
Impact: Each $10 provides warmth for one child while supporting displaced artisans.
Sustainable Stitch
Nurturing Mothers and Newborns
Mothers in shelters face overwhelming challenges. Sustainable Stitch steps in to provide tailored care packages with essentials like baby clothes, blankets, diapers, and milk. In just two weeks, they’ve supported six pregnant women, two premature babies, and five newborns.
Leila, a mother-to-be, shared: “When I arrived at the shelter, I was scared and uncertain about the future of my baby… But the support I received changed everything. The girls ensured I had everything I needed for a safe delivery… giving me strength when I needed it most.”
Funding Target: $405 per month to support one mother.
Impact: A $405 donation provides essential supplies for one displaced mother and her newborn.
The Volunteer Circle
Mobilizing Communities to Amplify Impact
When communities need help the most, The Volunteer Circle connects organizations with volunteers to deliver timely relief. To date, they’ve supported 13 organizations, saving them $4,500 in costs while aiding 9,560 beneficiaries. Volunteers continue to sort clothes, cook meals, provide psychosocial support, and organize activities for displaced children.
One partner organization, Karakna, shared their gratitude:
"The Volunteer Circle provided us with volunteers on the spot, making the process seamless. Communication with their team was easy, efficient, and effective. The volunteers were great! They were proactive and dedicated, enabling us to prepare meals for 500 people every day." – Hada Al Husseini, Karakna
Your Support Creates Change
By joining this effort, you help transform lives in meaningful ways:
- Nourish displaced families with food boxes filled with fresh produce and essential staples, sustaining local farmers and producers.
- Provide warmth and comfort to children in shelters through handmade crochet hats, crafted by artisans rebuilding their livelihoods.
- Offer women and children in shelters sustainable hygiene solutions with reusable period kits and diapers, reducing stress and fostering dignity.
- Strengthen community kitchens to prepare and serve meals to thousands of people daily, ensuring no one is left hungry.
- Empower organizations through volunteers by supporting relief efforts with skilled, proactive individuals who ensure timely and seamless aid delivery, from sorting clothes to distributing meals.
Every contribution you make fuels these life-changing efforts, turning hope into action for communities facing unimaginable challenges.
Your Donation & Support Options
Your generosity makes a real difference. Choose the option that works best for you:
Maximize Your Impact with Lower Fees
Donate via Stripe to minimize fees and ensure more of your contribution goes directly to supporting social enterprises. This option is recurring only, providing sustained support for our programs.
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Support Social Enterprises Directly via Stripe
(Non U.S. tax-deductible)
We grow best when we grow together. By donating through Stripe, you're helping us fuel social enterprises and empower communities facing challenges, without the extra fees associated with tax-deductible donations.
Your contributions support essential areas that drive positive change, including core funding, program scholarships, climate action, sustainable development, and peace initiatives. You’re helping us empower social entrepreneurs to build resilient communities through education, leadership development, women’s empowerment, AI for good, and wellbeing programs.
Choose Your Donation Amount
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U.S. Tax-Deductible Donations
Prefer a tax deduction? Donate through our U.S.-based partner to support Bloom and benefit from tax advantages. Choose a one-time or recurring donation to make both immediate and long-term impact.
For larger contributions or direct transfers, connect with our Growth team at partner@bloom.pm.
Want to Do Even More? Become a Mentor or an Ambassador of Hope. 💛
Join us as an Ambassador of Hope and help amplify this campaign's impact. Your voice, connections, and passion can make a world of difference for communities in Lebanon and Palestine.
What Ambassadors of Hope Do:
Spread the Word
Share this campaign with your network using the pre-made posts and messages we’ll provide. Your outreach, whether on social media, through WhatsApp groups, or by email, will bring us closer to our goal.
Connect with Potential Supporters
Do you know someone who might want to help? Introduce us to individuals, organizations, or businesses who can donate, match contributions, or amplify the message.
Be an Ambassador for Hope
Inspire others to act by sharing the stories of those we’re helping and encouraging them to contribute. You’ll be part of a growing network of people committed to creating hope and impact.
Why Join as an Ambassador of Hope?
- You’ll directly support efforts that empower communities to rebuild, adapt, and thrive.
- You’ll help amplify the voices of changemakers on the ground who need our collective support.
- Together, we’ll create ripples of impact that stretch far and wide.
Ready to Get Started?
Becoming an Ambassador of Hope is simple:
- Step 1: Fill out our Ambassador of Hope Form (it only takes 2 minutes).
- Step 2: We’ll send you everything you need—shareable posts, templates, and ideas to help you get started.
- Step 3: Share, connect, and inspire others to join the movement.
Want to Do Even More? Become an Ambassador of Hope 💛
Joining as an Ambassador of Hope means using your voice and network to inspire change. Your actions can amplify the impact of this campaign, providing vital support to communities in Lebanon and Palestine.
Why Become an Ambassador of Hope?
Make a Real Difference: Help empower social enterprises to rebuild, adapt, and thrive amidst unimaginable challenges.
Amplify Voices: Share the stories of changemakers on the ground and inspire others to take action.
Create Ripples of Impact: Your efforts can create waves of hope, spreading strength and resilience far and wide.
Why Become an Ambassador of Hope?
Sign Up Today: Complete our Ambassador of Hope Form. It takes just 2 minutes!
Get Equipped: Receive ready-to-use posts, templates, and resources to share within your network.
Spread the Word: Inspire your connections to join the movement by sharing, connecting, and amplifying the message.
Meet Some of Our Ambassadors
These incredible changemakers are already driving impact as Ambassadors of Hope:
Angela Solomon
Innovation & Nonprofit Advisor
Marilyn Zakhour
Leadership & Organizational Development Expert
Tala Odeh
Organizational Consultant & Trainer
Tom Nassr
Workflow Automation & Business Consultant
Want to spend time working directly with the social enterprise leaders and teams? Join as a Bloom Mentor, or contact us to discuss other ways to collaborate.
About Bloom
Bloom is a hybrid non-profit + social enterprise that has empowered changemakers across the Middle East, Africa, and beyond for over 17 years. We provide mentorship, tools, and funding to social enterprises tackling some of the region’s biggest challenges. We also built the Bloom platform to help us and others run more effective data-supported programs, currently in beta use before we release it more publicly.
With a diverse network of partners, we’ve supported over 900 teams in building solutions that are inclusive, sustainable, and driven by the communities they serve. And with your help, we'll expand that to reach many more, hopefully building towards scalable change to help build communities and economies that are inclusive, sustainable, and compassionate.