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Adopt A Hima: Support 33 Hima Villages

Why support?
SPNL established 33 Himas (protected areas) in villages throughout Lebanon, involving local communities in the management of their environment and natural resources.
These Himas constitute more than 6% of Lebanon’s total area. Supporting a Hima contributes to the protection of nature and traditional knowledge, building resilience against climate change, improving lives of local communities, enhancing rural economy and creating green jobs.
Your support will inspire people to take action for protecting nature and wildlife.

Why donate now?
Your contribution is especially critical in these dire times of social and economic crisis in Lebanon. Some Hima communities in South Lebanon are being forced to leave their villages. They need emergency aid at present, and later support when they return to their villages and Himas. SPNL is channeling part of its budget to help in this endeavor.

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How can you help?
By adopting a Hima you are contributing to
Protecting green areas.
– Protecting endangered species (plants or animals in the Hima).
– Enhancing nature-based tourism in the area.
– Shifting to more sustainable energies in the area.
– Collaborating in finding new job opportunities for local community.
– Enhancing the vision of the locals to create a community that takes care of nature.

Trails:
– Contributing in creating trails to link Himas together or even in the same Hima.
– Solving and dealing with conflict resolution issues.

Forests:
– Managing and preserving a forest in a Hima Village

River:
– Managing and preserving a river and its banks.
– Helping in water management and reducing water pollution.

IBA and KBA:
– Preserving and securing important bird and biodiversity areas or key biodiversity areas.

Furthermore:
By Adopting a Hima you will be also adopting the 5 Hima Programs that will
be implemented in each Hima:
– SNOW Program
– Homat Al Hima
– Droub al Hima
– Souk El Hima
– Hima Farm

The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) is dedicated to conserving biodiversity, promoting sustainable development, and safeguarding Lebanon’s natural and cultural heritage. As the national partner of BirdLife International, SPNL embraces the Hima approach, a community-based conservation model that harmonizes nature, people, and culture. Through education, advocacy, and partnerships, we empower communities to protect vital ecosystems and species while ensuring livelihoods and well-being. Join us in our mission to preserve Lebanon's unique environment for future generations. Visit our website or follow us on social media to learn more and support our initiatives. Together, we can make a difference.

Horsh Kayfoun, Luc Hoffmann Hima Center،, Itani, Kayfoun, Mount Lebanon