Roads, channels, lighting. PCPM is transforming the Akkar region in Lebanon

The Akkar region in Lebanon has become a Polish humanitarian zone. For over 10 years, PCPM, with support from the Polish Aid program of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland, has been renovating roads, building irrigation channels, and helping the most needy families.

The organization has equipped local governments with monitoring tools and practical recommendations that help communities protect their most valuable resources. Together, we build the skills and capacities needed to ensure safety and resilience in the face of challenges for many generations.

With support from the Polish Aid program, the PCPM foundation installed photovoltaic systems in key public institutions. These systems help reduce energy costs, ensure uninterrupted service delivery, and build resilience while protecting the environment through clean, renewable energy.

PCPM is also expanding irrigation networks for fields and orchards in northern Lebanon. This work not only strengthens local communities and supports local governments in providing safe and better public services but also helps farmers protect their livelihoods.

That’s not all—Poles have renovated nearly a kilometer of an important crossing with a culvert and retaining wall in the town of Kobayat, where PCPM has been operating for years, protecting the road from landslides and ensuring proper water drainage. They also installed safety signs and street lighting.

Thanks to the support of Polish Aid, PCPM also started the construction of a regional Volunteer Fire Station in Kobayat — a center supporting 9 other stations serving 150 nearby villages in the Akkar region, known for its beautiful nature and great tourism potential.

This new station will provide the volunteer fire brigade with the space and resources necessary to protect lives, preserve nature, and ensure the safety of communities in these difficult times for Lebanon.