Doumith and Charbel got up before dawn today to harvest the fruits of their work. But the vegetables from their organic farm were meant for something more—they became a symbol of renewed agency, something we are nurturing together.

We took these baskets with us to a meeting with the Ambassador of the Republic of Poland to Lebanon. It was not just a matter of diplomatic courtesy. It was a conversation about how we can join forces to provide real, tangible support.

Concrete ideas are already taking shape in our minds and hearts. We talked about organizing a gathering at the embassy for families, or perhaps specifically for women who, day after day, quietly and without recognition, care for their ill loved ones. We want to offer them what is often missing most: a moment of respite and the feeling of being seen and appreciated for their invisible labor.

Before Christmas, we would also like to invite those of our beneficiaries who are able to move independently to celebrate together. To break the isolation and feel a sense of community. The Ambassador expressed her wish to take part in this meeting, which is a beautiful sign of solidarity for us and for our friends in Lebanon.

Conversations like this are seeds from which we hope concrete actions will soon grow—both those that bring immediate joy and longer-term, project-based initiatives that will provide stability in the coming year. Thank you for a meeting marked by openness and a genuine willingness to cooperate.