Akkarouna’s story is, in many ways, my own. IT began with a simple belief: that every community carries within its potential, an opportunity waiting to be recognized. What started as small village activities soon grew into a grassroots movement spanning nearly 20 villages in Akkar, powered by over 100 volunteers. Born out of a refusal to accept the widespread underestimation of Akkar and Tripoli, Akkarouna was founded on the belief that women, youth, and communities deserve opportunities to lead, grow, and thrive. 

From its very first project, that capacitated women supported and engaged youth in decision making, the organization developed a clear model: notice the potential, challenge the underestimation, reinvest in people, connect them with resources, and transform their potential into impact.

On April 10, 2010, this grassroots vision became a registered NGO, with its first international funding to positively influence youth and leading growth. 

Today, Akkarouna has evolved into a leading force in the community development, fostering a deep sense of belonging and ownership among the people we serve. Our team embodies this commitment, working not merely as employees but as dedicated partners united by a shared mission. Being women-led, Akkarouna is guided by the belief that women are not only half of society, but also raise the other half, making them the true foundation and source of resilience. Rooted in the North and Akkar Governorates, our work now extends across Lebanon, transforming untapped potential into tangible achievements and reshaping the narrative of what it means to lead change from the margins