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non-religious, non-racial, and non-profit
solidarity network that supports
migrant workers in Lebanon and the Middle East.
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 Movement, Migrant Community Center, Kanthari, 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
Education & Advocacy
Offering private tutoring for the children of migrant workers and advocating for systemic changes to protect workers' rights.
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How You Can Help
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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