Launch of digital platform to
link youth to volunteer work

Ministry of Social Development and UNICEF initiative

The Ministry of Social Development, in partnership with UNICEF, has officially launched the ‘Nahno Volunteers’ digital platform, a national system designed to connect youth with safe and verified volunteering opportunities offered by municipalities, NGOs, schools, universities, and public institutions.

The platform, which was launched on the occasion of International Volunteer Day, is funded by the Netherlands and implemented in collaboration with the NGOs Live Love Lebanon and ANERA.

“Through the National Volunteering Platform, we connect young people, associations, and institutions with meaningful opportunities that make real impact and reflect a true spirit of participation and responsibility,” said Hanine El Sayed, Minister of Social Development.

Nahno Volunteers provides volunteer engagement that is structured, inclusive, and accessible to all youth, regardless of background or location. Since its inception in 2023, the platform has engaged more than 24,000 young people through over 55,000 hours of volunteering work, in partnership with more than 140 active entities nationwide.

“The platform continues to grow, expanding civic engagement pathways for youth and unlocking their potential to contribute to local development and community resilience, making it Lebanon’s largest digital ecosystem for youth volunteering and a hub for promoting active citizenship, community engagement, and youth empowerment nationwide,” said the UNICEF and the ministry in a joint statement.