Association for Forests, Development and Conservation - AFDC

22/04/2026

A key step forward ♻️

Funded by the Embassy of Japan in Lebanon through the Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP), an agreement was signed on Monday, April 20, 2026, between the Municipality of Ras el Matn, represented by its President Mr. Bassam Makarem, and AFDC, represented by its President Mr. Amin El Halabi.

The agreement aims at the provision of waste collection trucks serving Ras el Matn and neighboring villages.

This step contributes to strengthening municipal capacities, improving waste management services, and ensuring the effective use of equipment, aligning with the Municipality’s vision for a greener environment and a healthier, higher quality of life 🌱

خطوة أساسية إلى الأمام ♻️

بتمويل من السفارة اليابانية في لبنان، من خلال برنامج المساعدات الأهلية لمشاريع الأمن البشري (GGP)، تمّ توقيع اتفاقية بين بلدية رأس المتن، ممثّلة برئيسها الأستاذ بسام مكارم، وجمعية الثروة الحرجية والتنمية (AFDC)، ممثّلة برئيسها الأستاذ أمين الحلبي، يوم الإثنين ٢٠ نيسان ٢٠٢٦،وذلك لتسليم شاحنات مخصّصة لجمع النفايات من بلدة رأس المتن والقرى المجاورة.
وإذ تساهم هذه الخطوة في تعزيز قدرات البلديات، وتحسين خدمات إدارة النفايات، وضمان الاستخدام الفعّال للمعدات، بما ينسجم مع رؤية بلدية رأس المتن نحو بيئة خضراء ومجتمع ينعم بالصحة وجودة حياة أفضل.

11/04/2026

On 13 March 2026, Ambassador YOKOTA Kenji signed a Grant Contract with Ms. Sawsan Bou Fakhreddine, representing the Association for Forests, Development and Conservation (AFDC), for a project to strengthen waste collection services in the village of Ras el Matn, located in the Baabda District of the Mount Lebanon Governorate. The project is supported through the Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP) and aims to improve solid waste collection capacity and promote healthier and cleaner living conditions for vulnerable communities in the region.

Ras el Matn and surrounding villages—including Qortada, Deir el Harf, Qornayel, Falougha-Khalouat, and Btekhnay—have a total population of 22,348 residents. Waste collection services in these mountainous areas remain insufficient due to limited municipal capacity and reliance on ageing and inadequate equipment. Consequently, not all generated waste is adequately collected, leading to waste accumulation in streets, open burning at low temperatures, and increased risks of infections and environmental pollution. Through Japan’s assistance, the project provides three 3-tonne waste collection trucks, consisting of one truck equipped with hydraulic arms and two regular trucks, enabling a significant expansion of waste collection capacity across the targeted villages. The collected waste will be transported to a sorting facility in Ras el Matn, thereby contributing to the optimal utilisation of existing capacity and supporting improved waste separation and recycling practices in the area.

At the signing ceremony, Ambassador YOKOTA praised the efforts of the Association for Forests, Development and Conservation in addressing waste management challenges and promoting sustainable environmental practices in the Mount Lebanon region, even amidst the deteriorating situation. For its part, AFDC expressed its gratitude for Japan’s support and emphasized the importance of this project for
struggling municipalities, where effective waste collection services are essential for the well-being of local communities. It also affirmed its commitment to continued partnership with the Embassy of Japan in future initiatives.

31/03/2026

AFDC continues to provide daily meals across shelters, supporting families and communities in need.

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27/03/2026

21/03/2026

The Association For Forest Development and Conservation AFDC continues its response to the current crisis affecting the country, reaffirming its humanitarian commitment to supporting affected communities and standing by displaced families. In this context, AFDC continuously working to prepare and distribute daily hot meals in several shelters in Aley District, helping meet the basic food needs of displaced people and alleviating some of the hardship they face under the current circumstances.
These efforts are part of the national response led by the Lebanese government through the Disaster Risk Management Unit at the Presidency of the Council of Ministers. AFDC continues to implement its activities in coordination with humanitarian partners, and in alignment with the efforts of the Food Security and Agriculture Sector in Lebanon to ensure that food assistance reaches beneficiaries in shelters in an organized and effective manner.
AFDC extends its deep appreciation to all those controbuting to these effotrs and reaffirms its commitment to sustaining these humanitarian initiatives and mobilizing its capacities and expertise to support displaced communities and host communities alike, reflecting the importance of solidarity and collective action in responding to the ongoing crisis.

01/03/2026

To every hero in uniform, thank you for your service. 🇱🇧

Today, we honor the brave men and women of the Lebanese Civil Defense who stand on the front lines to protect lives, forests, and communities across Lebanon.

From responding to wildfires and natural disasters to supporting emergency operations nationwide, their courage, dedication, and sacrifice are a pillar of our country’s safety.

AFDC proudly works alongside the Lebanese Civil Defense in protecting our forests and strengthening national preparedness.

Lebanon

18/02/2026

Ramadan Kareem ✨

May this blessed month bring peace to our hearts, light to our paths, and renewal to our land. Together, let’s grow kindness, for people and for nature.

21/01/2026

A new partnership begins.

AFDC signs a Memorandum of Understanding with the Lebanese University – Faculty of Agriculture, marking an important step toward strengthening collaboration in education, research, and applied environmental action.

This partnership aims to advance knowledge exchange, innovation, and sustainable agricultural and environmental practices, while supporting students, researchers, and professionals in building solutions that serve both people and nature.

Together, we’re turning academic knowledge into real impact on the ground. 🌱

31/12/2025

✨ Happy New Year
Together, we step into a new year committed to protecting our land and growing hope.

24/12/2025

🎄Merry Christmas from all of us at AFDC

Celebrating the season with gratitude for nature and hope for a greener tomorrow.

16/12/2025

🌲 National Tree Day in Bater – Shouf
Under the patronage and presence of H.E. Minister of Agriculture Dr. Nizar Hani, and with the Ministry of Agriculture leading the initiative, joined together AFDC, LRI, the Shouf Biosphere Reserve, and the Municipality of Bater in a roadside planting activity.

Together, we planted new trees at the entrance of Bater, expanding green spaces and celebrating National Tree Day with meaningful action. 💚🇱🇧