Development for People and Nature Association (DPNA) is a non-governmental, secular association that works through a wide range of networks of civil society organizations (CSOs) to meet the needs of the local community on the basis of sustainable development. DPNA was established in 2003 and now has 32 full- and part-time staff members as well as 500 volunteers supporting DPNA to accomplish its vision and mission.

Mission and Objectives

DPNA’s Mission:
To empower, mobilize, and enable citizens to change and meet the needs of the communities, as individuals and/or groups, specifically the marginalized communities in rural, bordered, and poverty areas, through human rights-based approach.

DPNA’s Objectives:

• To deliver a range of projects to promote civic education and participation

• To spread the culture of peace, trust, and understanding
• To protect and promote the importance of natural environmental resources
• To create a positive change in the local and national policies
• To improve leadership skills among municipal members and other key stakeholders
• To support entrepreneurial initiatives and economic opportunities for youth and women in rural areas

 

Main Projects / Activities

DPNA is currently implementing the following projects: - Citizen Lebanon - Lebanese Citizen Consensus - Youth and Municipalities - Youth and Private Sector - Youth and Citizenship - Peace Parks - Young Talents - National Peace Ambassador.

 

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Contact (1) Full Name

Ms. Hiba Antoun

Job Title

Program Manager

 

Head of the Organisation

Mr. Fadlallah Hassouna