Kayani Project

The Kayani Project was born as a reaction to the systemic injustices faced by refugee women in Lebanon, particularly in the Mar Elias camp, where Manal was born and raised, witnessing and experiencing these challenges firsthand. Acknowledging the deep gaps in social welfare and the silencing of their voices, Kayani set out to create a feminist, youth-led movement for change. And with that, our mission expanded—building a community-driven force for empowerment, advocacy, and lasting impact.