AWS - Azm and Saade Association

AWS (Azm and Saade Association) was established in 1988 with a philanthropic mission to support the most vulnerable communities and individuals. Since then, it has evolved into an association that continues to provide support, but also offers programs that will have a long term impact on society through its development programs. 
AWS focuses on two primary development programs and two services that address the core challenges currently being confronted by some of the most marginalized communities. The two main programs of the organization are Cultural Diversity and Socio-economic Development accompanied by two primary services, primary healthcare and education support. The organization is based in Tripoli, and all of its program will stem from its presence and experience in the Northern region of the country.

AWS vision: Marginalized communities transformed and integrated into the socio-economic well-being of Lebanon.

AWS mission: Azm and Saade Association strives to build and reinforce human capacities and empower marginalized members of society to develop active, engaged and productive citizens.

AWS core values: 

• Integrity - AWS expects all of its members to maintain the highest moral standards and respect the dignity of all individuals at all times within the organization and in their personal surroundings

• Excellence - AWS aims at providing the communities we serve with professional, responsive and harmonious services that contribute to individual and collective progress

• Equity - AWS believes that all persons have the right to equitable access to the resources they need to build their livelihoods, support their families and participate in creating a lasting change

• Global Responsibility - AWS recognizes that, as global citizens, we must respect and protect our environment and strive to ensure efficient use of resources

Our objectives:

1. To reduce poverty across vulnerable communities and ensure their integration in building sustainable economies.

2. To become a development leader that delivers efficient, responsive and participatory actions steered by committed and qualified technical and managerial teams.

3. To create a decent environment that serves the emotional, intellectual and physical well-being of all individuals and communities.