Building Safer Summer Camps for Youth Scouts in North Lebanon
RET Germany and GATE Lebanon and the National Education Scouts brought 46 young campers in Dawra, Akkar together for sessions on bullying, digital safety, and protection.
How Music Became a Lifeline for Refugee Youth in Mauritania
Six young refugees turned a phone app and a guitar into Assouf N'dawna, a band now performing across two countries with RET's support in Mbera camp, Mauritania.
How Vocational Training Turned Aisha Itawi Into a Business Owner and a Teacher
A Lebanese woman from Bireh, Akkar has turned a traditional embroidery skill into a livelihood, and into a way to help other women do the same.
Inside D.R. Congo’s New Transit Center for Children Escaping Armed Groups
Get a firsthand look at construction of a new Center for Transit and Orientation (CTO), built for children and adolescent girls affected by armed conflict in eastern Congo.
How We’re Supporting Local NGOs and Associations in Akkar, North Lebanon
GATE Lebanon and RET Germany are strengthening 12 local NGOs and associations across Akkar Governorate with the equipment, training, and resources they need to better serve their communities.
Equipping Akkar’s Municipal Police with Uniforms and Boots for Safer Communities
RET Germany and GATE Lebanon distributed uniforms and boots to 183 municipal police officers across seven Unions of Municipalities in Akkar Governorate, strengthening local safety and governance.
From School Kitchens to Small Business: M’bera’s Cooks Learn Clean Energy Skills
Women who cook daily meals for schoolchildren here began a new kind of training: building improved cookstoves by hand.
Celebrating International Youth Skills Day: Young Women Artists Shine in Akkar, Lebanon
In Akkar, Lebanon, young women who graduated from RET Germany and GATE Lebanon's Fine Arts vocational training marked International Youth Skills Day by learning to restore, preserve, and professionally present
Building Bridges Through Agriculture in Fassala, Mauritania
Refugee farmers from M’bera camp and host community farmers from Néré village came together for a hands-on exchange of agricultural knowledge, strengthening both their skills and their bonds as neighbors.
Empowering Youth Through Sport in Akkar, North Lebanon
RET Germany in partnership with GATE Lebanon are giving sports academics a boost that will help thousands of young people play, train, and grow.
Taking Root in Mauritania: RET and WFP Launch 2026 Planting Season in M’bera Refugee Camp
On July 3, farmers, school directors, and community leaders gathered here to mark the official launch of this year's reforestation and planting campaign, kicking off the critical rainy season that
In Lebanon, New Tools Promote Healthier Crops
New pest traps help farmers avoid the use of pesticides and promote healthier crops.
Strengthening Local Governance in Akkar: Municipal Leaders Unite to Advance Community Development
Discover how local leaders in Akkar, Lebanon are collaborating to tackle challenges and boost sustainable development in their communities.
Until Everyone Is Safe: Stories of Resilience from More Than a Quarter Century of Standing with Refugees
This year, UNHCR's theme for World Refugee Day is Until Everyone Is Safe. At RET International, we have been working toward that goal for more than a quarter century.
RET Germany & GATE Lebanon Ink Deal to Boost Civil Defense Firefighting Capacity in Akkar
Learn more about how RET Germany and local partner GATE Lebanon are strengthening ties with local authorities.
How RECOM Ensures Climate Resilience in Driven by Local Communities
Learn how we're working with communities to better prepare for and navigate disasters.
RET en español: Cómo RECOM garantiza que la resiliencia climática nazca de las comunidades.
Descubre cómo trabajamos con las comunidades para prepararnos mejor y afrontar mejor los desastres.
Planning the Next 25 Years: RET’s 2026 Strategy & Operations Meeting
In late April, RET's management team gathered in Geneva for four intensive days of strategy, collaboration, and planning.
Building Stronger School Nutrition Systems in M’Bera Camp
Discover how RET International's Model School Project in Mauritania improves nutrition and education for displaced communities.
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