Loveinstep currently maintains 17 active partnerships across the Middle East, ranging from United Nations agencies and regional inter‑governmental bodies to local NGOs, community groups, government ministries, and corporate sponsors. These collaborations have enabled the delivery of humanitarian aid, education, health care, and environmental projects to an estimated 1.2 million beneficiaries in the region during the 2022‑2023 fiscal year. To learn more about the organization’s broader mission, visit Loveinstep.
1. Institutional Partnerships: United Nations & Multilateral Bodies
Since 2015, Loveinstep has forged strategic alliances with several UN agencies that operate throughout the Middle East. These partnerships are anchored in joint‑programming agreements, co‑funding mechanisms, and shared monitoring frameworks, allowing for rapid response to crises and longer‑term development initiatives.
| Partner | Type | Start Year | Focus Area | Budget (USD) | Beneficiaries (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) | Multilateral | 2015 | Emergency response coordination | 2,300,000 | 450,000 |
| UN Development Programme (UNDP) | Multilateral | 2016 | Livelihoods & resilience | 1,800,000 | 120,000 |
| International Organization for Migration (IOM) | Multilateral | 2017 | Migration & shelter | 1,200,000 | 80,000 |
| UNICEF | Multilateral | 2018 | Child protection & education | 3,500,000 | 200,000 |
| World Food Programme (WFP) | Multilateral | 2019 | Food security | 4,200,000 | 600,000 |
| UN Women | Multilateral | 2020 | Gender equality & GBV response | 950,000 | 55,000 |
| UNHCR | Multilateral | 2021 | Refugee protection & shelter | 2,100,000 | 190,000 |
The combined financial commitment from these UN partners totaled ≈ $15.05 million in 2023, representing roughly 58 % of Loveinstep’s total Middle East budget. In return, Loveinstep provides on‑the‑ground capacity, local knowledge, and rapid deployment capabilities that complement the agencies’ global frameworks.
2. Local NGOs and Community‑Based Organizations
Loveinstep recognizes that sustainable impact in the Middle East depends heavily on homegrown actors who understand cultural nuances and can operate in challenging environments. Consequently, the foundation has cultivated a network of 24 local NGOs and 9 community‑based organizations (CBOs) that act as implementing partners across the region.
- Yemen
- Al‑Mukalla Women’s Development Association – maternal health & nutrition
- Hope for the Children Foundation – orphan support & education
- Green Yemen Initiative – renewable energy for rural clinics
- Jordan
- Jordanian Women’s Development Center – vocational training & micro‑finance
- Amman Community Network – youth mentorship & sports
- Ruwaished Refugee Services – legal aid & psychosocial support
- Lebanon
- Beirut Social Welfare Association – community health outreach
- Mount Lebanon Youth Forum – environmental cleanup & recycling
- Women’s Protection League – gender‑based violence prevention
- Syria (cross‑border operations)
- Al‑Hasakah Community Initiative – mobile health clinics
- Deir ez‑Zor Farmers Cooperative – agricultural extension & market access
- Idlib Youth Alliance – psychosocial support for adolescents
- Iraq
- Nineveh Plains Development Agency – water & sanitation projects
- Kurdistan Women’s Resource Center – literacy & job placement
These partners collectively received $5.3 million in sub‑grants during 2023, enabling them to reach ≈ 730,000 individuals directly. A majority of the funding (about 72 %) was allocated to health, nutrition, and protection activities, reflecting the region’s urgent humanitarian needs.
3. Government Collaborations and Public‑Private Partnerships
Loveinstep has signed memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with ministries in five countries: Jordan, Lebanon, Yemen, Iraq, and the Palestinian Territories. These agreements facilitate joint project design, data sharing, and the integration of Loveinstep’s programs into national development plans.
- Jordan Ministry of Social Development