From Jbeil to the Wider Community: Documented Humanitarian and Health Services
This page presents the legal identity, governance structure, and documented activities of the Nahda Islamic Charity Association in Jbeil, along with the work of Al Salamah Primary Health Care Center and its health, relief, and social service efforts.
About Us
Nahda Islamic Charity Association is a civil association based in Jbeil, licensed under legal notice No. 6/AD dated 22/01/1981, with an amendment to its purpose under decision No. 234/AD. In 1986, the association established Al Mahabba Dispensary in the historic center of Jbeil in partnership with Father Brother Nour. It later established Al Salamah Primary Health Care Center in Old Jbeil - Haret Jahjah in 2019.
- Official name: Nahda Islamic Charity Association.
- Headquarters: Jbeil – Jbeil District – Al Hara neighborhood.
- Commercial registration number: 1738251 dated 29/12/2022.
- Phone number shown on the registration certificate: +9619946656 - +96176707603.
Mission and Legal Purpose
- Support poor and vulnerable families through in-kind assistance such as food parcels.
- Strengthen intellectual and social ties through cultural and religious events and by establishing a dedicated center for this purpose.
- Promote education and academic development, and establish private schools and vocational training centers in line with legal procedures.
- Support poor and vulnerable families by establishing health centers in cooperation with the Ministry of Public Health.
These points reflect the published legal purpose and do not necessarily mean that all of them are currently active programs.
Programs and Areas Documented in Records and Sources
Primary Health Care
Al Salamah Primary Health Care Center – Jbeil – is administratively linked to the association, with contact number 09/946656, and is included in the accredited center network and shelter support reports.
Food and Relief Support
Food parcel distribution in 2020, Ramadan iftar in 2021, meat distribution from Eid sacrifices in 2024, and support to displaced families through food and clothing in 2024.
Medical Equipment and Support
Medical donations and supplies for the dispensary or center, including an oxygen generator and medical items, along with ongoing health cooperation with the Haqqi Al Hayat Association.
Documented Assets and Facilities
- Al Salamah Primary Health Care Center – Jbeil.
- A dispensary or health center whose name changed from “Noura Dispensary” to “Al Salamah Dispensary” according to the 2021 attached decision.
- Commercial registration certificate for the health center No. 3800804 dated 12/04/2022.
Documented Operational Data
- Medical phone number listed by the Ministry of Public Health: 09/946656.
- Address shown in the PHCC document: Jbeil – Al Hara neighborhood.
- Number of shelters served by the center according to the ministry report: 13.
Documented Activities
Launch of Al Salamah Primary Health Care Center
The center began operating in Old Jbeil - Haret Jahjah as part of the association’s health services.
Food Parcel Distribution During COVID-19
MTV documented the distribution of 900 food parcels, including 200 parcels to families in Jbeil through Nahda Islamic Charity Association, Imam of Jbeil Sheikh Ahmad Al-Laqis, and local mukhtars.
Ramadan Iftar and Medical Donation
A Ramadan iftar initiative served around 150 people in cooperation with Dr. Gilbert Al-Majzoub Foundation. A donation of an oxygen generator and medical supplies to the association’s charitable dispensary in Jbeil was also documented.
Community Visit and Partnership
Mohammad Choucair’s visit included Al Salamah Dispensary التابعة للجمعية, and one source noted that the association was represented by Sheikh Ahmad al-lakis.
Intensive Health and Relief Activity
The year included medical supply donations, an official agenda entry for a planned visit, support for displaced families through meals and clothing, a visit by the Minister of Public Health to Al Salamah Center hosted by Sheikh Ghassan al-lakis, support for 13 shelters, and receipt of Eid sacrifice meat distributions.
Official Inclusion in the PHC Network
The Ministry of Public Health listed “Al Salamah Primary Health Care Center – Jbeil” within the primary care network, identifying the association as the administrative body. A social media post in June 2025 also referenced services supported by the center.
Awareness day for students of Jbeil National High School.
Awareness day for parents and students of Jbeil National Secondary School.
Opening of the ophthalmology department at Al Salamah Center in the presence of regional MPs, the Mayor of Jbeil Dr. Al Shami, local mukhtars, and community leaders.
Overview of the center’s activities.
The association center.
Awareness day on diabetes risk in cooperation with the Lebanese American University.
Opening of the ophthalmology department supported by TIKA.
Visit by the Minister of Public Health Dr. Firas Abiad and Dr. Randa Hamadeh to Al Salamah Primary Health Care Center.
Medical awareness day at Jbeil National Secondary School in cooperation with the Lebanese American University and Al Salamah Center.
Awareness day with SAID Association on colon cancer.
Activity and Public Presence Links
This section gathers links related to health, relief, social activities, visits, and partnerships, separate from legal and administrative references.
Distribution of food parcels to families in need
https://www.mtv.com.lb/news/1036066Ramadan iftar for around 150 people
https://jbeiltoday.com/news/80112Donation of an oxygen generator and medical supplies
News linkMohammad Choucair’s visit to Jbeil including the dispensary
News linkOfficial agenda for Friday, 12 July 2024
News linkProvision of medical supplies to the association
News linkDistribution of meals and clothing to displaced people
News linkVisit by the Minister of Health to Al Salamah Center in Jbeil
https://www.thisislebanon.com/lebanon/417985/Distribution of Eid sacrifice meat to families in need
News linkInitiative supported by Al Salamah Center
Post linkPHC & Shelters – Support to shelter centers
Report linkPHCC primary health care center list
List linkPartners and Referenced Institutions
References and Links
- Lebanon Knowledge and Development Gateway – Amendment decision 234/AD for legal notice 6/AD
- Ministry of Public Health – PHCC list for 2025
- Ministry of Public Health – PHC & Shelters report dated 07/11/2024
- MTV – Distribution of 900 food parcels to families in need
- Jbeil Today – Ramadan iftar for around 150 people
- Jbeil Daily News – Donation of an oxygen generator and medical supplies
- Federation of Chambers of Commerce – Mohammad Choucair’s visit to Jbeil
- National News Agency – Agenda for 12 July 2024
- An-Nashra – Medical supplies provided to the association
- An-Nashra – Meals and clothing distributed to displaced people
- This is Lebanon – Minister of Health visits Al Salamah Center in Jbeil
- Anadolu – 153 tons of sacrifice meat delivered to people in need
- Jbeil Daily News Facebook – Initiative supported by Al Salamah Center
Contact the Association
For inquiries, partnerships, or follow-up, use the contact channels below.
Contact Details Shown in the Documents
- Address: Jbeil – Al Hara neighborhood.
- Health center phone in Ministry documents: +96176707603.
- Association phone: 961946656.
- Primary contact: +96170664224.
- dispealsalamah@gmail.com
Complaints and Reporting
+96170664224
dispealsalamah@gmail.com
