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.

1981Original legal notice No. 6/AD
234/ADPurpose amendment decision
2021Al Salamah Center
100000+Medical services
Nahda Islamic Charity Association Jbeil

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

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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.

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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.

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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

2019

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.

2020

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.

2021

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.

2022

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.

2024

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.

2025

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.

Partners and Referenced Institutions

Ministry of Public Health SAMS IOM SAID NGO BNHS YMCA Lebanese American University - LAU Saint Famille Batroun Haqqi Al Hayat Association UNICEF Dr. Gilbert Al-Majzoub Foundation

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