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MARIAM MOHAMAD Public Health Specialist & - [Active Programs](https://kayaniproject.org/active-programs/) - Elevating Excellence BootCamp 2025 Storytelling Program . register now Laha Program . Read More - [About Us](https://kayaniproject.org/about-us/) - Built by A Refugee WomAn, Driven by Collective Strength ABOUT US The Kayani Project was born as a reaction to the systemic injustices faced by refugee women in Lebanon, particularly in the Mar Elias camp, where Manal was born and raised, witnessing and experiencing these challenges firsthand. Acknowledging the deep gaps in social welfare and - [News](https://kayaniproject.org/news/) - Reporting on The Struggles & Resilience of Palestinian & Refugee/Migrant Women Across the MENA Region Women Under Siege: The Crisis of Menstruation and Motherhood in Gaza By Hiba HayekPhoto: Abed Zagout The Denied Integration of An Exiled Community in Lebanon By Dana NazhaPhoto: By The Palestinian Return Center 74 Years Later & The Nakba Continues By - [About Us](https://kayaniproject.org/about-theme/) - About Us - [Israel’s Home Demolition Policy: A Tactic for Ethnic Cleansing](https://kayaniproject.org/israels-home-demolition-policy-a-tactic-for-ethnic-cleansing/) - Israel’s Home Demolition Policy: A Tactic for Ethnic Cleansing Image By AP Written By Dana Nazha The forced displacement of Palestinians in their homeland, Palestine, hinders the development of their communities as it forces families to search for more dignified and safe conditions. Demolition orders are usually targeted at Palestinian residential structures that tend to - [The End of Domestic Violence … Through Increased Female Political Participation?](https://kayaniproject.org/the-end-of-domestic-violence-through-increased-female-political-participation/) - The End of Domestic Violence … Through Increased Female Political Participation? Image By Al Monitor: Jaafar Ashtieyeh/AFP via Getty Images Written By Dana Abbas On August 22, 2019, Israa Ghrayeb, a 21-year-old woman from the West Bank, died as a result of being violently beaten by her male family members. The hashtag “#كلنا_اسراء_غريب” (We Are - [The Breakup of Palestinian Families Under a Settler-Colonial Citizenship Law](https://kayaniproject.org/the-breakup-of-palestinian-families-under-a-settler-colonial-citizenship-law/) - The Breakup of Palestinian Families Under a Settler-Colonial Citizenship Law Image by MENAHEM KAHANA/AFP via Getty ImagesWritten By Dana Nazha “The right to live in peace, safety, and dignity with one’s own family, to choose the person with whom they wish to form a family, is a fundamental right that Israel continues to strip Palestinians of,” - [Global Engagements](https://kayaniproject.org/global-engagements/) - Stay tuned to see what we’ve been up to! Local Roots, Global Reach: Our 2025 Viral Moment UN Women SwedenGothenburg, Sweden Stockholm International Water InstituteStockholm, Sweden​ TECHARENA 2025 Stockholm, Sweden Book EventLebanese American University, Beirut - [Join Us](https://kayaniproject.org/join-us/) - This Is Your Sign To Join Us From Anywhere Around The World! Available Positions Check if the position is paid or unpaid before applying, based on your intent. Assistant Intern / Volunteer Unpaid Remote/Hybrid Position Social Media Content Creator Unpaid Remote/Hybrid Position Programmes & Funding Officer Unpaid Remote/Hybrid Position Frequently Asked Questions. 1. How does - [74 Years Later & The Nakba Continues](https://kayaniproject.org/74-years-later-the-nakba-continues/) - 74 Years Later & The Nakba Continues Written By Dana NazhaPhoto By The New Arab After the creation of the brutal settler-colonial state of “Israel” in 1948, over 800,000 Palestinians were forced out of their homeland to become refugees. Because of Israel’s continued colonization of Palestine, there are now around 7.2 million Palestinian refugees around the - [The Denied Integration of An Exiled Community in Lebanon](https://kayaniproject.org/the-denied-integration-of-an-exiled-community-in-lebanon/) - The Denied Integration of An Exiled Community in Lebanon Written By Dana NazhaPhoto By The Palestinian Return Center Palestinian refugees remain to be subject to many restrictions in Lebanon, as they are second-class citizens, with very limited access to human right. This refugee population makes up one-tenth of the entire Lebanese population. Most of them are - [Women Under Siege: The Crisis of Menstruation and Motherhood in Gaza](https://kayaniproject.org/women-under-siege-the-crisis-of-menstruation-and-motherhood-in-gaza/) - Women Under Siege: The Crisis of Menstruation and Motherhood in Gaza Article By: Hiba HayekPhoto By: Abed Zagout In Gaza, where life now is nothing but displacement, bloodshed, survival and blockade, new invisible crises unfold, which are period poverty, lack of needed healthcare for pregnant women. As homes collapse and hospitals fall silent, menstruation becomes a - [Laha Program](https://kayaniproject.org/laha-program/) - [Kayani Studio](https://kayaniproject.org/kayani-studio/) - KAYANI STUDIO Empowered Women, Girls, & Young Men in the Mar Elias Refugee Camp Background In Lebanon, Palestinian refugee and migrant women and girls along with young men face systemic discrimination and underrepresentation in media narratives. This project aimed to address this by establishing the Kayani Studio, facilitating capacity-building workshops, producing citizen journalism, and implementing - [Programs](https://kayaniproject.org/programs/) - Discover Kayani’s Impact Explore Our Past & Current Programs - [Ghina's Story](https://kayaniproject.org/ghinas-story/) - Ghina: A Young Dreamer Who Refuses to Let the Storm Extinguish Her Light A Young Dreamer Finding Hope and Strength Amid the Storm At just 11 years old, Ghina Audi, a Palestinian girl, has already faced challenges that would test anyone’s resilience. Raised in a little home in Dahye, she once found peace in her - [Storytelling Program](https://kayaniproject.org/storytelling-program/) - THREADS OF RESILIENCE: VOICES UNBOUND From every corner of the world, your journey matters — join us in amplifying voices that inspire hope & action. We aim to amplify the voices of refugees from all genders, ethnicities, and nationalities, particularly Palestinians in Lebanon, the MENA region, and the diaspora, by showcasing their stories in diverse, - [Leen's Story](https://kayaniproject.org/leens-story/) - Leen: A 12-Year-Old Chef in the Making, Sharing Culture and Resilience Amid War English Version In the heart of the ongoing Israeli war on Lebanon, 12-year-old Leen has found herself displaced from her home in Burj Al-Barajneh, near Dahye Al-Janoubieh. The lively neighborhood she grew up in, filled with friends and bustling streets, is now - [Arij's Story](https://kayaniproject.org/arijs-story/) - Areej Abdul Majid Healing Amid the Shadows of War English Version Areej Abdul Majid’s life has been etched with the scars of war, yet she stands as a testament to resilience and the power of community. Born as a Palestinian Syrian, she grew up in the echoing pain of conflict, her childhood shaped by the - [Shop](https://kayaniproject.org/shop/) - No products found. - [Contact](https://kayaniproject.org/contact/) - CONTACT US OUR WORK DEPENDS ON PEOPLE LIKE YOU—VOLUNTEERS, INTERNS, FACILITATORS, AND PARTNERS WHO BELIEVE IN CHANGE. STEP IN, STAND WITH US, AND MAKE AN IMPACT! Join the TeamEmail us with your CV DonateSupport the continuity of our programs Become a PartnerPitch an idea FUND HOPE. FUND CHANGE. SUPPORT REFUGEES.NOW! The power of investing in - [Community Love](https://kayaniproject.org/community-love/) - Our Community Fills Us With Love & Gratitude! Testimonials From my first day with Kayani, I felt an incredible sense of unity—everyone was supportive and compassionate. What inspired me most was our focus on previously detained Palestinian women, a cause that sparked my own goal to advocate for them. Through Kayani, I’ve deepened my knowledge, - [Publications](https://kayaniproject.org/publications/) - PUBLICATIONS COMING SOON, STAY TUNED! - [Resources](https://kayaniproject.org/resources/) - Resources Click Below Explore our latest reports & annual publications Reports Annual Publications - [Feedback](https://kayaniproject.org/feedback/) - Your Voice Matters Report A Case! Tell Us Your Feedback At Kayani, we are committed to women and their families values, social justice, and accountability. We welcome feedback from our community, partners, and stakeholders to ensure our programs align with the needs of those we serve.You have the right to share your experiences, provide suggestions, - [Completed Programs](https://kayaniproject.org/completed-programs/) - Completed Programs Coming Soon, Stay Tuned! - [Reports](https://kayaniproject.org/reports/) - Reports Coming Soon, Stay Tuned! - [Events](https://kayaniproject.org/events-2/) - Events Stay tuned! 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