NABAA

What NABAA does

NABAA (Developmental Action without Borders - Naba'a, in Arabic: نبع) is a Lebanese non-governmental organization founded in 2001 and registered with the Ministry of Interior (no. 104/AD). It is headquartered in Saïda (Sidon), Lebanon, with additional operational locations in Roum, Tyre, and Burj Hammoud, and operates primarily in southern Lebanon serving marginalized children, youth, women, and refugee communities (Syrian and Palestinian) as well as underserved Lebanese populations. The organization is staffed by 11–50 contractual employees.

The organization operates across five program priorities: Education, Protection, Livelihood, Emergencies, and Advocacy. Its product portfolio comprises multi-year programs including 'For Her Dignity' (supporting 1,700+ Syrian and Palestinian refugee women), 'No Child Left Behind' (education for marginalized primary students, funded by NORAD with Save the Children), 'Mental Health and Gender-Based Violence', 'Reproductive Health Initiative', 'Youth Reshaping their Future', 'Emergency Response 2026', and a 2026-2028 women-focused food/health/protection program. Underlying capabilities include an Emergency Response Framework (shelter enhancement, psychosocial support, food security, hygiene kits, cash assistance), Protection Monitoring and Case Management systems, and Community-Based Protection Programming integrating child protection, GBV response, MHPSS, and rights-based approaches. BLN programs are certified by the Lebanese Ministry of Education and Higher Education (2023), and the organization is recognized by UNICEF as one of the most committed implementers of educational interventions.

Funding derives from institutional donors (UNICEF, UNFPA, WFP, OCHA, Save the Children, Kinder Not Hilfe, ICRC, OXFAM, Care International), government and multilateral partners (NORAD, Lebanon Humanitarian Fund, Expertise France, Terre Solidaire, The Johanniter), and individual donations through the organization website and GlobalGiving. Services are provided free of charge to beneficiaries. Cumulative impact metrics cited on the website include 200,775+ children served, 250+ projects, 15,220+ activities, and 475+ events. Recent operational scale includes 43,810 beneficiaries reached in week 3 of the 2026 emergency response, management of 5 collective shelters in Saida and Roum hosting 248 families (853 individuals), and emergency food assistance reaching 5,650 families coordinated with WFP and ICRC in south Lebanon.

Name

NABAA

Legal name

Developmental Action without Borders - Naba'a

Website

https://nabaa-lb.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

NABAA is a Lebanese non-governmental organization founded in 2001, delivering education, protection, livelihood, and emergency response programs to marginalized children, women, and Syrian and Palestinian refugee communities across southern Lebanon, funded primarily by institutional UN and government donors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Humanitarian Aid Services

NAICS

Social Assistance (624), Child and Youth Services (62411), Educational Support Services (611710), Community Food Services (624210)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Emergency Shelter, Camp Management & Non-Food Items (NFI) (BPAGAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Humanitarian Coordination, Information Management & Needs Assessment (BPADADAL), Border Management & Humanitarian Border Assistance (BPADAHAL), Maternal, Newborn, Child & Adolescent Health (MNCAH) NGOs (HLAJAKAG), Health, Population & WASH Aid Programs (BPADABAC)

Keywords

• Humanitarian aid services
• Child protection programs
• Emergency shelter management
• Refugee education support
• Community livelihood programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Saïda

HQ country

Lebanon

HQ region

Middle East

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Institutional Donor Funding: Major funding from UN agencies (UNICEF, UNFPA, WFP, OCHA), international NGOs (Save the Children, Kinder Not Hilfe), and humanitarian funds (Lebanon Humanitarian Fund). Funds allocated to specific programmatic interventions.
2. Individual Donations: Public donations accepted through the website with various preset amounts ($10-$2000) and custom donation options. Donors can designate projects or give anonymously.
3. Government and Multi-lateral Grants: Funding from NORAD for education projects and various government donors supporting humanitarian operations in Lebanon.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

NABAA (Developmental Action without Borders - Naba'a) is a Lebanese non-governmental organization founded in 2001 that delivers humanitarian programs across five strategic priorities: Education, Protection, Livelihood, Emergencies, and Advocacy. It serves marginalized children, youth, women, Syrian and Palestinian refugees, and underserved Lebanese communities through integrated programming that includes emergency shelter management, inclusive education, child safeguarding, gender-based violence response, psychosocial support, and economic empowerment initiatives. Services are delivered free of charge to beneficiaries through field operations in southern Lebanon and are funded via institutional donors, government grants, and public donations.

Product overview

NABAA (Developmental Action without Borders) is a Lebanese NGO operational since 2001 that offers a portfolio of humanitarian programs and projects rather than a unified technology product. The organization operates across five strategic priorities: Education (providing educational opportunities for marginalized children), Protection (safeguarding children from abuse, exploitation, neglect, and violence), Livelihood (fostering socio-economic empowerment and economic opportunities), Emergencies (rapid response to crises), and Advocacy (raising awareness about rights of children, youth, and women). Key programs include 'For Her Dignity' supporting refugee women, 'No Child Left Behind' providing education, 'Mental Health and Gender-Based Violence' services, 'Reproductive Health Initiative', 'Youth Reshaping their Future' for adolescent empowerment, and 'Emergency Response 2026' for humanitarian assistance. The organization serves over 200,775 children across Lebanon through 250+ projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• For Her Dignity Program contributing to a more dignified life for Syrian and Palestinian refugee women through sustainable economic opportunities and support services.
• Emergency Response 2026 Emergency humanitarian response program addressing the needs of affected and displaced populations across Lebanon amid ongoing escalation, providing protection, psychosocial support, and essential humanitarian assistance across 29 shelter centers.
• Social and Economic Action for Lebanon Initiative providing sustainable economic opportunities for underserved Lebanese communities affected by economic collapse.
• No Child Left Behind Education project providing quality, inclusive, and safe educational opportunities for marginalized primary students in Saida, Tyre, and Burj Hammoud, with child protection components and community empowerment.
• Mental Health and Gender-Based Violence Program addressing mental health needs and gender-based violence through psychosocial support and specialized interventions for vulnerable populations.
• Reproductive Health Initiative Initiative providing reproductive health services and support for vulnerable populations, supporting women's empowerment and gender-based violence response.
• Youth Reshaping their Future Program fostering socio-economic empowerment, conflict transformation, peace-building, and resilience among youth and adolescents.
• Environmentally Friendly Produced Food, Health and Protection from Violence for Well-being of Women in Lebanon Comprehensive program addressing food security, health, and protection from violence for women's well-being in Lebanon, scheduled for 2026-2028.

Quantifiable outcome

• 200,775+ children served
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• UNICEFcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor institutional partner supporting education and child protection programs. UNICEF has commended Naba'a as one of the most committed organizations for educational interventions, with coordination alongside UNRWA and municipalities.
• UNFPAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner supporting reproductive health initiatives and programs addressing gender-based violence and women's empowerment.
• OCHA (UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHumanitarian coordination partner through the Lebanon Humanitarian Fund, supporting emergency response operations.
• Save the ChildrencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner for the 'No Child Left Behind' education project, providing technical support and funding for child-focused programs.
• Kinder Not Hilfe (KNH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in emergency response in Saida, implementing protection, psychosocial support, and humanitarian assistance for displaced families.
• WFP (World Food Programme)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordination partner for emergency food assistance, with Naba'a distributing food parcels to vulnerable families in south Lebanon.
• ICRC (International Committee of the Red Cross)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordination partner for emergency food assistance operations supporting displaced and affected populations.
• OXFAMmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational NGO partner in humanitarian response and advocacy efforts.
• Care InternationalmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational NGO partner in humanitarian operations and community development.
• GlobalGivingmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnline fundraising platform enabling individual donations to Naba'a's programs.
• Right to PlaymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization focused on child protection through play, partnering on programs for vulnerable children.
• Family for Every ChildminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlliance focused on family-based care and child protection globally.
• The Freedom FundminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner addressing modern slavery and exploitation of vulnerable populations.
• The JohannitermajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman humanitarian organization partnering on various interventions.
• Expertise FranceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench international technical expertise agency supporting development programs.
• Terre SolidaireminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench solidarity organization supporting humanitarian and development initiatives.
• UNRWAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordination with UN agency for Palestinian refugees on education and humanitarian programs.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Oxfam: International humanitarian and development organization operating in Lebanon with focus on livelihoods, gender justice, and emergency response. Comparable mission footprint and donor relationships to Naba'a.
• UNRWA: UN agency dedicated to Palestinian refugees, providing education, health, and relief services across Lebanon. Coordinates directly with Naba'a on Palestinian refugee programming and shares the same beneficiary base.
• International Rescue Committee (IRC): Major humanitarian INGO with operations across Lebanon in emergency response, education, and women's protection. Comparable beneficiary segments, donor mix, and integrated programming model.
• Mercy Corps: Global humanitarian organization with active Lebanon programming in livelihoods, cash assistance, and youth economic empowerment. Comparable to Naba'a's youth-focused socio-economic empowerment and peace-building portfolio.
• Terre des Hommes: Child-focused INGO active in Lebanon and the region, with strong emphasis on child protection and access to education. Comparable to Naba'a's child-rights framework and BLN education work.
• CARE International: Major humanitarian INGO with active Lebanon programming in women's empowerment, GBV response, and emergency food assistance. Directly comparable to Naba'a's 'For Her Dignity' and WFP/ICRC-coordinated food assistance programs.
• Save the Children: Global child-rights INGO with significant Lebanon operations in education, child protection, and emergency response. Direct peer because it co-implements the 'No Child Left Behind' education project with Naba'a and serves the same refugee and marginalized-child populations.
• Kinder Not Hilfe (KNH): German humanitarian organization partnering with Naba'a in Saida on protection, psychosocial support, and emergency assistance for displaced families. Operates in overlapping geographic territory with comparable emergency-response scope.

Regional players

• Caritas Lebanon: Lebanese faith-based humanitarian organization providing shelter, food assistance, and social services across Lebanon. Comparable regional footprint, beneficiary segments, and shelter-management operations to Naba'a.
• Lebanese Red Cross: National humanitarian organization providing emergency medical services, shelter support, and disaster response across Lebanon. Comparable emergency-response capability and collective-shelter management role in southern Lebanon.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/NABAA2001
• Facebookfacebook.com/Nabaa.Lebanon
• Instagraminstagram.com/nabaalebanon
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nabaa

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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