Beit al Atlas

Program

Beit al Atlas is a safe space in Beirut, Lebanon committed to addressing societal divisions through community development and access to housing. In Lebanon, sectarian and socioeconomic schisms are deeply entrenched in every aspect of daily life – from medical care to education to marriage. The lack of reliable infrastructure hindered the country’s ability to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and the explosion of the Beirut port in August 2020. By creating a culture of generosity, Beit al Atlas connects disparate populations in an inclusive, multilingual, and stable environment. This intercultural home invites participation from all of Lebanon, including the country’s vulnerable Syrian and Palestinian populations, among others.

The space hosts workshops, yoga classes, meditation, mural-painting, musical events, and access to sustainable solutions such as renewable energy and rainwater harvesting. Through these community-building activities, Beit al Atlas fosters a resilient, responsive support network of collaboration.