This refers to only 1 out of 4 types of abuse a child can be exposed to: Physical
Abuse, Psychological Abuse, Sexual Abuse, and Neglect.

In light of these alarming results, himaya was founded in 2008. The organization has continued to
grow, responding to child protection needs on a national level. The dedicated & multidisciplinary
team of professionals covers all Lebanese territory with offices in Mount Lebanon, South Lebanon,
North Lebanon, and the Bekaa; ensuring accessible services to children across Lebanon.

In order to achieve its mission, himaya works with children as well as their families and the
environment as a whole. himaya strives for a radical change on a national level in order to improve
the lives of children in Lebanon.

In December 2014, himaya won an award from stars foundation UK & was
awarded as a runner up for the protection sector in the Africa-Middle east region.

The Stars Impact Awards recognize and reward effective, well-managed local organizations
working to improve child health, education, protection and WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene)
in the countries with the highest rates of under-five mortality.
Today, himaya is a specialized NGO in the child protection sector, working to prevent violence
against children and offer the support needed for abused children on a psychosocial and legal
level; eventually allowing them to be reintegrated as productive and active members of society.
In 2018, himaya became a member of the ISS (International Social Service) responding to cross
border child abuse cases involving a Lebanese and a foreigner parent. himaya has also become
mandated by the Ministry of Justice to handle all legal protection cases in the North Governorate.