Empathy
Every woman has a story and faces unique challenges. Support starts by listening to that story.
Nonprofit in Jounieh, Lebanon
Every woman has a story. ELAS walks with her.
ELAS is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting foreign women in vulnerable situations and promoting inclusion, autonomy, and equal opportunities. Our work is guided by core values such as empathy, solidarity, and respect for cultural diversity.
What guides us
Empathy, solidarity, and respect.
Solidarity
Together, we are stronger. ELAS is a support hub, not a place women have to face alone.
Cultural diversity
Respect for cultural diversity guides how the association works with foreign women in Lebanon.
Services
Support that meets a woman where she is.
Multilingual psychosocial support
Psychosocial assistance offered so women can speak about what they are facing in a language they can use with confidence.
Legal guidance
Guidance when legal questions come up, so the next step is clearer.
Referral to shelters and support institutions
Connections to shelters and other institutions when a woman needs a place, or a service, beyond what one conversation can cover.
Medical assistance
Help reaching medical care when health needs arise.
Educating foreign women about their rights
Information about rights, so women can take part in society with a clearer sense of what they are entitled to.