About Us

Supporting and empowering women by providing the tools to manage stress, facilitating creative skills, and delivering information about women’s health and parenting.

Circle of Wellbeing is a Norwegian NGO based in the Bekaa that focuses on supporting the well-being of Syrian refugees and Lebanese/ Palestinian women living in the Bekaa.

We strive to empower and support women in the Bekaa Valley in a safe environment despite what background, sexual orientation, beliefs, or religion they might have. Through yoga, meditation, art and awareness sessions, the women can become more aware of their own body, mind, rights, and mental and physical wellbeing.

A message from our founder Thea Munkeby

“I founded Circle of Wellbeing in November 2022 after experiencing and witnessing the conditions for women in Lebanon. Facing a lack of Women’s Rights in the region and with knowledge about women’s mental and physical health in Lebanon, I decided to start a center to support vulnerable women and children in Bekaa, Lebanon.

Lebanon has been my home for three years now and in that time, the Circle of Wellbeing’s team in Lebanon and people around the world have shown a great deal of support for our vision and the community we work in. This organization would not exist without the help from our initial supporters and our team has expanded with volunteers and staff from across the globe.

I am very humble, grateful, and proud of everything we’ve done and accomplished together in just one year. Thank you to everyone who supported us with their time, knowledge, and donations.”