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Get Started Mesewat is a non-governmental,
non-religious, non-racial, and non-profit
solidarity network that supports
migrant workers in Lebanon and the Middle East.
How It Work
Welcome to Mesewat

Standing in solidarity with migrant workers across Lebanon and the Middle East.

We aim to provide immediate support to migrant workers in distress and their families through shelter or financial/legal support. Mesewat works with a solidarity network of migrant workers, medical staff, lawyers, and allies. We also receive support to organize projects from the Anti-Racist MovementMigrant Community CenterKanthari, FRIDA, IDWF, Concern, Oxfam, Freedom Fund, and private donors.
1200+
Migrant Workers Supported
350+
Families Reached
100+
Emergency Shelters Arranged
What We Do

At Mesewat, we focus on

Immediate Support

Providing shelter, legal aid, and financial assistance to migrant workers in distress.

Education & Advocacy

Offering private tutoring for the children of migrant workers and advocating for systemic changes to protect workers' rights.

Community Building

Organizing projects and initiatives to support migrant families and foster a sense of unity and belonging.
Our Work & Services

Comprehensive Support for Migrant Workers: Shelter, Advocacy, and Empowerment.

Inside Lebanon

Shelter

Education

Daycare

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How You Can Help

Donate now

Donating to fund our shelters, education programs, and legal services.

Volunteer with us

Volunteering your time and expertise to help migrant workers directly.

Advocacy

Advocating for fair treatment and legal protection of migrant workers.

Partnering with Us

Collaborate with Mesewat to sponsor projects, provide resources, or amplify our cause.
Our Founder

Rahel Zegeye

Rahel Zegeye, a fierce advocate for the rights of migrant domestic workers, founded Mesewat in April 2014. Rahel’s activism stems from her deep commitment to human rights, having witnessed the injustices faced by migrant workers firsthand. Alongside her work with Mesewat, she is an acclaimed writer and filmmaker, using her talents to bring the stories of migrant workers to life through documentaries and films. Her latest project, Shouting Without a Listener, tells the untold stories of migrant workers and their daily struggles.

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