Association Maak is a Lebanese NGO that aims to empower individuals and families in need by offering financial assistance in the form of microcredit loans, academic loans, and other incentives. We believe that people have the right to live with dignity, and thus our approach is to provide the right tools to help vulnerable citizens become self-sufficient, productive members of society.
The Maak Association has been supporting the less fortunate members of the society by providing them with loans to encourage self-sufficiency, autonomy and, ultimately, reach financial independence. The projects vary between agricultural projects and small businesses (retail shops to artisans, technicians and professional services…) and target females and male beneficiaries.
During the period of crisis of electricity in Lebanon, Elie a hairdresser in Bikfaya was dealing with severe power cuts affecting his work schedule and services to his clientele. The Maak Association granted Elie a microcredit loan to buy a small individual generator to keep his hairdresser saloon up and
Elie is an experienced goat-breeder who specializes in the production of milk and various dairy products. With the help of Maak, Elie was able to purchase 27 goats to generate more yields for his business, which includes producing milk and home-made cheese, Labneh, and yoghurt that he sells to people
Andrew produces and sells compost to neighbouring farmers and the market in his region. Depending on the nature of the compost, Andrew’s pricing ranges from 3 to 4 USD per 25kg. The Maak Association provided Andrew with a loan to purchase an inverter to improve the efficiency of a solar
Habib’s project focuses on vegetable plantations in green houses. Maak provided him with a loan to build a 30-meter-long and 6-meter-wide green house to increase vegetable production, improve annual yields, and generate more income. With Maak’s help, Habib’s income has been allowing him to send his two children to school.
To partially cover university tuition fees through loans, since in Maak we recognize that education and vocational training are fundamental to the growth and development of disadvantaged young individuals.
Microcredit activities do not eliminate humanitarian initiatives that cover emergency aid through donations. Since 2019, Maak has been present on the ground to support the Lebanese people throughout the financial crisis, the Covid-19 pandemic and the Beirut port explosion.
As a donor, you have the opportunity to donate a specific amount to the Maak association. Your contribution will be used to sponsor projects.
As a donor, you can choose to lend a specific amount of money to The Maak Association, for a period of 3 to 5 years. Maak will then use the donated funds to sponsor one or several projects
At the end of the loan period, the donor may choose to retrieve these funds or allow them to continue sponsoring future projects.
1st floor, CJC, St. Joseph Church Bldg.,
USJ Street, Achrafieh, Beirut, Lebanon
+961 71 761763 | +961 01 217258
info@associationmaak.org
