For years, waste management in Al-Awainat has been a growing concern. Every morning, Sidi Mohamed Abdelkader, a municipal sanitation worker, would walk through streets lined with uncollected rubbish, blocked drainage channels, and waste piling up in open spaces. He recalled: “Without the right tools or a structured system, we struggled to keep up. We did...

For years, getting children to school in Awal was a daily struggle. Dahna Awkh Qnidi, a parent and civil society activist, remembers the frustration of watching students face obstacles just to access their education. The only school bus, essential for transporting students across the 7-kilometer distance between their homes and the school, had fallen into...

“For years, we relied on a failing system” says Al-Dokali Al-Hadi, a community representative and Mukhtar Mahalla—a district leader within the municipality of Sinawin. His struggle to access clean water was shared by the entire community. He recalls their daily uncertainty—waking up each morning without knowing whether they would have access to clean water that...

Abdulsalam’s life has always been connected to the land. As a child, he helped his father care for livestock, learning the patience and dedication farming requires. Now in his 50s, he manages the 4.5-hectare farm he inherited, raising 30 sheep and goats. His work supports his wife and six children. More than just a livelihood,...

Abdullah Algadfi Abdullah Sultan, a committed livestock farmer from the municipality of Shawerif, knows all too well the daily challenges of sustaining a livelihood in rural Libya. Years of conflict and economic hardship have made it difficult for farmers like Abdullah to access vital resources, such as feed, veterinary care, and basic agricultural supplies. Additionally,...

In the town of Ghat, in Southern Libya, 39-year-old Zahra Abdo had long watched the once-vibrant garden within her community fall into disrepair. For over a decade, she witnessed the slow decay of a space that had once been a cherished gathering place for families. “The garden used to be a haven for us” Zahra...

For Saeed Aboulqasem, farming is more than a livelihood—it’s a way of life. Growing up in Brak Al-Shati, Saeed spent his childhood roaming the fields his father tended, learning the rhythms of the land that would one day become his own. Today, he proudly carries on that legacy, managing the same farm his family has...

In the picturesque region of Hatia, Southern Libya, 28-year-old Hasan Ali proudly reflects on his heritage. Known for its ancient pyramids, Hatia attracts tourists from around the world. “Our area is a tourist destination, and we, as locals, take pride in that” Hasan shares with a smile. However, beneath this historical beauty lies a persistent...

Huda, a 64-year-old resident of the Bezima neighborhood in AlKufra, has lived in the same house her entire life, alongside her husband, children, and five grandchildren. “This is where I was born,” she says, “and now I am lucky to see my children and grandchildren growing up here.” For many years, her neighborhood relied on...

In Southern Libya, a powerful transformation is unfolding, shedding light on the long-overlooked need for inclusive education for children with disabilities. Educators and trainers are coming together, blending their expertise and dedication to create an education system that welcomes and supports every child, regardless of their abilities. At the forefront of this movement are the...