On August 4, 2020, a catastrophic explosion occurred in the port of Beirut, killing more than 200 people, injuring more than 7,000 and leaving more than 300,000 homeless. Lebanese youth quickly came together to help the community affected by the explosion; a necessary work put in place to counteract the failings of the current government.
An abandoned gas station, located in the heart of the blast area, quickly became a center where volunteers and activists gathered to gradually build a better system, earning it the name Nation Station.
The guiding principle of Nation Station is "empowerment rather than charity". After many months of emergency aid, the organization is now developing sustainable solutions to address more chronic problems - all in the context of a deteriorating socio-economic situation. As a data-driven organization, Nation Station's projects evolve and adapt to the needs of the community.
In 2021, the association has requested funding to consolidate and expand its efforts in the area of women's empowerment into a separate department. Thus, the department funded by the Mediterranean Women’s Fund focused solely on women's empowerment, starting with economic empowerment, financial independence and then expanding its concept to include free legal service, GBV support, safe space, awareness-raising, and several other key elements.
