A determined team for a more dignified future.
TAD is a Beirut-based association working across education, health, empowerment, environment, and productive development in Lebanon.
Take Action for Development
TAD was established in Beirut under notice number 2138. It brings together professionals and volunteers who believe that every person deserves a healthy environment, proper healthcare, and a decent education.
“Taking care of our people is a joy and a sacred duty.”
Vision, mission, action
Vision
A Lebanon where education, health, environmental quality, and opportunity are accessible to every community.
Mission
Turn knowledge, professional experience, and community commitment into practical initiatives that improve lives.
Action
Work with determination, transparency, collaboration, and respect for the dignity of every person.
Sustainable and inclusive development
TAD aims to contribute to sustainable and inclusive development by responding to the evolving needs of individuals and communities. Its objectives encompass access to education and learning opportunities, health promotion and awareness, environmental responsibility and animal welfare, as well as community development with particular attention to women’s empowerment, skills development and capacity building. Through practical initiatives, training, awareness activities and partnerships, TAD seeks to strengthen opportunities, encourage responsible practices and contribute to lasting positive change within communities.
All activities are carried out in accordance with Lebanese laws and regulations and, where applicable, in coordination with the relevant authorities.
Our Commitment
TAD is committed to maintaining high standards of integrity, respect, accountability and professional conduct throughout its activities.
We are committed to providing a safe, inclusive and respectful environment for our beneficiaries, staff, volunteers, partners and all individuals involved in our programs.
Our work is carried out in accordance with applicable Lebanese laws and guided by internationally recognized principles of human dignity, safeguarding, equality, transparency and accountability.
Code of Conduct
All TAD staff members, volunteers, consultants and representatives are expected to act with integrity, professionalism and respect.
TAD promotes responsible and ethical conduct, confidentiality, appropriate professional behavior, responsible use of resources and the prevention of conflicts of interest.
Safeguarding & Protection
TAD is committed to protecting children, women and vulnerable individuals from abuse, exploitation, neglect and harm in connection with its activities.
Safeguarding principles are taken into consideration in the design and implementation of our programs, particularly when working with vulnerable individuals and communities.
Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH)
TAD has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.
Any form of sexual misconduct, exploitation, abuse or harassment involving TAD staff, volunteers, consultants or representatives is unacceptable.
TAD is committed to prevention, awareness, responsible reporting and appropriate action whenever a safeguarding concern or allegation arises.
Non-Discrimination & Equal Treatment
TAD is committed to treating every individual with dignity and respect and to promoting equal and inclusive access to its activities and programs, particularly for vulnerable and underserved communities.
Discrimination, harassment, intimidation or degrading treatment have no place in TAD’s activities.
Child Protection
Whenever our activities involve children or minors, TAD is committed to protecting their safety, dignity, privacy and well-being.
The best interests of the child remain a primary consideration in all activities involving minors.
Confidentiality & Data Protection
TAD respects the privacy and confidentiality of its beneficiaries, donors, partners and program participants.
Personal information, photographs, testimonies and sensitive information must be handled responsibly and used only for legitimate organizational purposes and in accordance with applicable requirements.
Speak up safely
TAD encourages anyone who witnesses or experiences misconduct, abuse, exploitation, harassment, discrimination, safeguarding violations, fraud or other unethical behavior related to its activities to report the concern.
All concerns will be taken seriously and handled with discretion and, to the extent possible, confidentiality. Retaliation against anyone raising a concern in good faith will not be tolerated.
A confidential reporting channel will be linked here when available.
Policy resources will be added here.
This area is reserved for TAD’s relevant policies, guidance and downloadable documents as they become available.
Giving in is not an option.
Lebanon has faced serious economic, social, political, health, and environmental pressures for decades. TAD’s chairman and a group of friends chose to respond with organized action. The team works pro bono and has delivered health initiatives across Beirut, Bekaa, Tripoli, and South Lebanon; environmental campaigns in Beirut; and academic connections for Lebanese students at home and abroad.
Change is slow and difficult, but TAD remains determined—because we love our country and our people.
Small steps. Real progress.
From vaccinations and health awareness to university links, scholarships, afforestation, and neighborhood cleanups, each initiative is designed to create tangible value for people and communities.
Join a network built around care and action.
We welcome institutions and individuals who share TAD’s commitment to Lebanon.