Arcenciel

Since 1985, arcenciel has worked with and for all people with difficulties for the sustainable development of society. It is a non-profit, apolitical and non-confessional association. arcenciel conducts its operations through 8 programs, 13 centers and 550 volunteers of whom 75% with difficulties spread over the whole Lebanese territory. Since its creation, arcenciel has provided nearly 37 million services to more than 380,000 beneficiaries. On top, arcenciel treats more than 80% of the hospital waste of Lebanon and more than 1,000 tons of solid waste a year. arcenciel manages the 2km2 Jesuit “domaine de Taanayel” for sustainable agriculture. Additionally, arcenciel promotes responsible tourism through its youth hostels and eco-tourism activities with more than 100,000 visitors a year. arcenciel's policies: - Being different - Using new technologies - A person in difficulty serving another person in difficulty