In a remarkable initiative that reflects the spirit of partnership and community responsibility, the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) has equipped Hima Kefraya with 300 barrels for waste collection and sorting, thanks to a generous donation from Save the Children.
The initiative aims to enhance solid-waste management within the Hima and surrounding village areas, encouraging residents — both young and old — to adopt sustainable environmental practices that protect nature and preserve the beauty of their community.
For a Cleaner Hima and a More Conscious Community
This step comes as part of SPNL’s ongoing efforts to strengthen the Hima model — a community-based conservation approach in which local people become stewards of their natural heritage.
By distributing environmental barrels in key locations across the village and its agricultural zones, SPNL seeks to promote waste separation at the source, reduce pollution caused by random dumping, and improve both public health and environmental quality.
During the hand-over ceremony, SPNL’s representative in West Bekaa emphasized:
“Hima Kefraya proves that collective action makes a real difference. With the support of our partners at Save the Children, we are taking a new step toward a cleaner environment and a more sustainable community.”
Partnership for Environment and Community
The contribution from Save the Children forms part of its broader commitment to improving public health and environmental awareness in Lebanon’s rural communities — particularly those that host ecologically valuable landscapes.
This collaboration represents a model for how international organizations and local communities can work hand-in-hand to protect natural resources and enhance quality of life.
A representative of Save the Children noted:
“Protecting children begins with protecting the environment they live in. Clean surroundings and environmental awareness are foundations for better health and a safer future.”
Kefraya: A Model of Community-Led Environmental Management
Through the joint efforts of SPNL, the municipality, and the people of Kefraya, the Hima has become a vibrant space where humans and nature coexist in harmony.
Beyond the distribution of barrels, the project also includes awareness and training sessions on waste sorting and recycling, especially targeting women and children — nurturing a new generation that understands environmental stewardship as a shared responsibility.
One volunteer from the Homat Al Hima youth group explained:
“We’re not just collecting waste — we’re protecting the land we live from. Every barrel has become a symbol of responsibility and belonging.”
Toward a Waste-Free Future
The 300-barrel initiative in Hima Kefraya marks a tangible milestone in SPNL’s mission to promote integrated environmental management and expand the culture of recycling and responsible waste disposal across Lebanon.
From the heart of Kefraya, a message resounds:
“The environment is our common home — let’s keep it clean, alive, and sustainable.”
