A Sanctuary
of Hope in the Midst of Crisis
Despite the Middle East's current conflict, our Peace Centre remains open.
Find out why its presence is needed now more than ever—and how you can help.
Our Peace Center
Our Peace Center (Al Shabiba Risala), located in the heart of Beirut, provides support, discipleship, and essential relief to families affected by war.To keep our doors open and to continue in our mission, we must meet our upcoming building payment.• Total Building Cost: $600,000
• Remaining Balance: $303,000
• Urgent May 2026 Goal: $50,000
• Current Progress: $47,000 raised — $3,000 still needed.
From Loss to Leadership
A Story of Redemption
Growing up in Beirut, ASR’s founder Ramy Taleb, was forced to drop out of school to support his family—a painful sacrifice shared by many children in Lebanon today.Years later, God gave Ramy a promise: a building that would serve as a hub to train others is Christ’s ways of peace. In an incredible act of redemption, God fulfilled that promise with the exact same school building Ramy was forced to leave as a child.This story is about more than a building. It’s about God’s promise to turn a difficult past into a hope-filled future.
More Than Just a Building
Your donation allows us to continue our work in:
Peace Education
We exist to empower the next generation in Lebanon and the Middle East to thrive, equipping them to pursue peace within themselves and their communities.Even in the middle of conflict, we want to keep investing in leaders who will build peace in the future.
Humanitarian Relief
In the middle of fear, displacement, and uncertainty, we are doing all we can to help people in practical ways while also bringing the hope and love of Jesus.
Psychosocial Support
We are continuing to offer essential psychosocial and emotional support to those affected by war and instability.
Community Programs
Our sports and arts programs act as a "safe haven" for women and youth.
"The organization's psychosocial and peacebuilding programs are highly relevant among the vulnerable, low-income and conflict-prone neighbourhoods where they work. ASR is providing a vital, unique service that is leading to grassroots change.”
Dr. Kathleen Rutledge - ASR Evaluation Report, September 2022
Registered Charity: Al Shabiba Risala. Registered NGO #26/D on the 27th September 2021 in Sidon, Lebanon.The Foundation for Forgiveness and Reconciliation. Charity No: 1182072
A UK-registered charity committed to reconciliation, relief, and rebuilding communities torn apart by conflict.
Australia & Intl
Donations will be processed via Australian Mercy and are tax-deductible for Australians.
USA
If you live in the US and are a taxpayer, you can donate to Al Shabiba Risala via our New Horizons account.Please earmark your gift 'Peace Center.'
Canada
Your donation will be processed via YWAM Canada & Canada Helps. Please include the following:
1) Choose option #1 in the fund dropdown "I wish to give to a specific YWAM Project"
2) In the private message section, please include code YL21 and earmark your gift "Lebanon Peace Center."
UK
If you would like your contribution to be eligible for Gift Aid (applicable to UK taxpayers only), please donate via Stewardship.Please earmark your gift 'Peace Center.'