Lebanon
New to Lebanon
First steps in a new country, services you can trust and Kurds who arrived before you.
01Newcomers
- 01
Status and documents
Asylum, residence and family reunification: official sources and qualified help.
- 02
Work and qualifications
Getting qualifications recognised, licensing routes and first jobs.
- 03
Language
Courses in the host language, and Kurdish mother-tongue classes for children.
- 04
Health and wellbeing
Registering with health services, and care that understands trauma and culture.
- 05
Housing and money
Finding housing, opening a bank account and spotting scams aimed at newcomers.
- 06
Community
Meeting other Kurds safely: your Community Cell, events and mentors.