At IDRAAC, our work would not be possible without the invaluable support of our donors and partners. Their commitment enables us to advance mental health as a basic human right, provide essential services to vulnerable communities, and drive impactful research and advocacy efforts. We are grateful for their trust and collaboration in making a meaningful difference. Below is a list of organizations and institutions that contribute to our mission.
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The German Federal Foreign Office (GFFO) has been funding IDRAAC, through its partners, HelpAge International and HelpAge Germany, since 2020 to provide humanitarian assistance to address critical gaps in healthcare, mental health services and gender-based violence services for the most vulnerable groups, in particular older people and people with disabilities. Community-based health and protection intervention for most at risk older people affected by the Beirut port explosion. Community-based health and protection intervention (Beirut & Mount Lebanon). Community-based health and protection intervention (Beirut, Mount Lebanon, and Tripoli). |
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IDRAAC, funded by the Lebanon Financing Facility administered by the World Bank, in partnership with the International Rescue Committee and the National Mental Health Programme at the Ministry of Public Health, has implemented two projects: "Mental Health in the Workplace" Training of Trainers and Self-Help Plus (SH+) intervention developed by the World Health Organization. |
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IDRAAC, funded by the Lebanon Financing Facility administered by the World Bank, in partnership with the International Rescue Committee created the first Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR) portal that bridges resource gaps, fosters local governance, and empowers marginalized communities with improved access to essential services. The CBR initiative was rolled out across Lebanon, targeting underserved and marginalized communities, ensuring accessibility and inclusivity in the identification and referral of services. |
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As part of the Emergency Response 2024-2025, the Disasters Emergency Committee, through its charities has raised funds and provided vital assistance through our partners, Age International and HelpAge International, in terms of winterization kits, WASH, and MHPSS services to internally displaced people located in Beirut and Mount Lebanon. |
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In light of the escalation of the conflict that hit the Southern region of Lebanon and Baalbeck in September 2024 that has resulted in the internal displacement of over 1.4 million people, the Crisis and Support Centre of the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs, with the support of our partners Acted, has provided basic assistance support and MHPSS services to Older People who are internally displaced in Beirut and Mount Lebanon. |
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The USAID-funded Lebanon Civic Action Accelerator Program (LEB-CAAP) project, A Gateway to Better Mental Health for Human Rights’ Defenders, in collaboration with SIDC Lebanon, aimed to empower and support frontline workers in Lebanon by providing MHPSS awareness sessions, training, and free mental health consultations based on assessments conducted with social workers. Additionally, a framework for establishing wellness committees was designed and implemented to support CSOs. |
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The Asfari Foundation, a UK-based grant-making charity that focuses its efforts in the Levant and UK, has played a pivotal role in enhancing IDRAAC’s digital capacity through the Go Digital 2020 project, which led to the creation of its portal. Additionally, through its Tabadol Program, the foundation funded The Elderly Empowerment Project, which mapped organizations that already include or are willing to incorporate older people within their initiatives. |
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IDRAAC, with funding from Reporters Without Borders and in collaboration with the Beirut Press Freedom Center, provided training sessions and group support for journalists exposed to traumatic events. |
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The TEC-MED project, “TEC-MED Project - Development of a Transcultural social-ethical-care model for Dependent Population in Mediterranean Basin“, was funded by the European Union under the ENI CBC Med Program (Total budget: €3.3 million & EU contribution: €2.9 million) and involved 6 countries (Spain, Italy, Greece, Tunisia, Lebanon, Egypt). The project aimed at developing an innovative transcultural social-care model aiming at upgrading the daily operations of social enterprises and collaboration with public administrations in the care of elderly at risk of exclusion |
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In September 2020, Johnson & Johnson has funded IDRAAC’s psychosocial support services for individuals and healthcare workers impacted by COVID-19 and the August 4 Beirut blast, covering both psychological and psychiatric care. | |
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In 2021, HelpAge International and the GFFO have supported IDRAAC in implementing community-based health and protection interventions for at-risk Syrian refugees and host community members in Beirut and Mount Lebanon, with a focus on older adults and persons with disabilities. Services included healthcare, mental health support, and gender-based violence protection. |
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In 2020, Adyan funded IDRAAC’s post-crisis response to the Beirut Port explosion through the “We Stand with Beirut” initiative, providing immediate mental health and psychological support to affected populations. | |
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In 2020, HelpAge Germany supported IDRAAC in establishing a hotline and walk-in clinic to provide MHPSS services to older persons affected by the Beirut Port explosion. | |
| Unrestricted Grants & Private Donations | COVID-19 Preparedness at SGHUMC & Effect of Acute Stress on Health-workers Date: March 01, 2020 Aimed at assessing staff preparedness during COVID-19 and evaluating the psychological impact of the Beirut Port Blast on healthcare workers two weeks after the event. |
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Australian Embassy Direct Aid Program |
Addressing the Needs of a Vulnerable and Disadvantaged Group: the Alzheimer Patients Date: December 01, 2019 Training 20 men from low socio-economic backgrounds to become professional home caregivers for Alzheimer’s patients. Empowering Women in Lebanon through Vocational Training and Job Creation to Respond to the Needs of Older People Date: January 15, 2019 Training 20 women from low socio-economic backgrounds to become professional home caregivers for Alzheimer’s patients. |
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European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights |
TEC-MED: Transcultural Social-Ethical-Care Model for Dependent Populations Date: September 01, 2019 Developing a social-care model to upgrade the operations of social enterprises and public administrations in the care of elderly at risk of exclusion. Empowering Persons with Psychosocial Disabilities to Fight for their Rights Date: January 01, 2019 Promoting the rights of persons with psychosocial disabilities in Lebanon, Ghana, and Armenia based on CRPD and Quality Rights principles. |
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National Council for Scientific Research |
Bullying and Mental Disorders Date: June 08, 2018 Studying the link between bullying and mental health conditions, including the co-occurrence of childhood adversities. ADHD and Bipolarity Date: June 08, 2018 Investigating the relationship between adult ADHD and bipolarity in Lebanese outpatients. |
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The National Institutes of Health |
MHealth Monitoring in Bipolar Disorder Across Arab Cultures Date: September 01, 2017 Using mobile health tools to monitor individuals with bipolar disorder in Lebanon and an Arab community in Michigan. BIOPATH: Biological Pathways of Risk and Resilience in Syrian Refugee Children Date: September 01, 2015 Exploring biological differences in how refugee children respond to trauma. |
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U.S. Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI)
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Human Rights Protection of the Elderly in Lebanon Date: October 01, 2016 Drafting a law to protect elderly people from neglect and discrimination while raising awareness of their rights. |
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Eli Lilly (Partial Funding)
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Improving the Screening of Bipolar Disorders Date: May 01, 2016 Validating the Arabic HCL-32 scale and exploring the TEMPS-A scale’s usefulness in bipolar screening. |
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French Embassy |
Addressing the Needs of the Total Assyrian Community in Lebanon Date: November 01, 2015 Empowering the Assyrian refugee and host community through mental health support and capacity building. |
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European Union |
The Elderly Empowerment Project Date: June 01, 2015 Aimed at reintegrating elderly into society by increasing awareness and building a community engagement database. |
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UNODC |
Substance Use Awareness for Medical Students Date: January 01, 2015 Enhancing awareness of substance use risks among Lebanese medical students. |
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US Embassy Small Grants Program |
Turning Teachers into Educators of Tolerance Date: September 30, 2013 Training public school teachers in conflict resolution and resilience-building to reduce school violence. |
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Department of State, the Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration/ UNFPA
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Integrated Intervention for Syrian Refugee Families in Lebanon Date: February 04, 2013 Empowering mothers and teachers to reduce abuse and promote resilience among refugee youth. |
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Alzheimer’s Association
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Early Diagnosis Infrastructure for Dementia in Lebanon Date: January 14, 2013 Translating and validating international scales for dementia, depression, and anxiety. |
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Lundbek (Partial Funding)
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Depression, Anxiety, and Dementia Assessment (DADA) Study Date: January 01, 2011 Training nurses and psychologists to assess elderly in hospitals using validated mental health tools. |
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America-Mideast Educational & training Services AMIDEAST / USAID
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Detection & Intervention for Developmental and Mental Health Problems in Schools Date: January 04, 2010 Producing a manual to guide public school teachers on behavioral and mental health issues. |
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European Union
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Resilience Among Lebanese Children Exposed to Armed Conflict Date: December 01, 2009 School-based intervention to teach resilience skills via teacher training and curriculum integration. |
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European Union- Afkar II MED
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AFKAR II MED – Towards a Mental Health Act Date: July 01, 2007 Assessing the burden of mental illness in Lebanon and advocating for legislative change. |
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Fogarty International, NIMH, USA
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LEBANON – National Study on Mental Disorders
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Handicap International / ECHO program / European Union
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Psychosocial Status of Children After July 2006 War (SSSS) Date: March 31, 2007 Studying the psychosocial impact of war on children in southern Lebanon and Beirut’s suburbs. |
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Oxfam-Quebec / CIDA/ Canadian Fund for social development (CFSD) |
Parenting Skills for Mothers of Children with Behavioral Problems Date: May 09, 2006 Training social workers and mothers in effective parenting for children with behavioral issues. |
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NIMH, USA
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PTSD and the Lebanon Wars Date: January 01, 1989 Evaluating the long-term mental health impact of Lebanon’s wars on its population. |
