About Us
Safety Heals. Community Empowers.
Circle of Wellbeing is a feminist, trauma-informed NGO based in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley. We support Syrian refugee, and Lebanese and Palestinian women through community-led programs in mental health, self-care, and education. Our mission is simple: to create spaces where women feel safe, seen, and supported—regardless of background, status, or story.
Our Why
Founded in 2022 by Thea Munkeby, Circle of Wellbeing was born from a deep need: the lack of safe, healing spaces for women facing displacement, poverty, and trauma. What began as one center in Bekaa has grown into a movement for dignity, justice, and care—powered by women, for women.
“I started Circle of Wellbeing after witnessing how deeply women in Lebanon lacked access to support and space. Today, we’re building that space—together.”
— Thea Munkeby, Founder
Our Mission
To create safe, inclusive spaces where women and children in crisis can heal, grow, and reclaim their power—through holistic care, education, and community.
Our Vision
A world where every woman, no matter her circumstance, has the tools, support, and freedom to thrive.
What We Do
We offer free, multilingual programs and emergency support to women and children in the Bekaa region:
Mental Health Circles
Trauma-informed support groups and healing spaces.
Yoga & Movement
Body-based practices that reconnect women to strength and calm.
Awareness Sessions
Workshops on rights, parenting, self-care, and community safety.
Art & Creativity
Expressive tools for emotional processing, joy, and recovery.
Childcare Support
Programs for mothers and young children, rooted in dignity and care.
Emergency Aid
Rapid-response support delivered with respect, transparency, and trust.
Our Values
-
We create spaces where women reclaim voice, agency, and leadership—especially in times of crisis.
-
Every program is grounded in care, consent, and psychological safety.
-
We listen first. Our work is shaped by the real needs and lived experiences of the women we serve.
-
We see rest, joy, and creativity not as luxuries, but as radical tools for resilience and healing.
-
Support is never just material—it’s delivered with choice, respect, and humanity.
-
We build trust through open communication, ethical practices, and shared responsibility.
Who We Serve
At Circle of Wellbeing, our work centers women and children who have been pushed to the margins—by war, displacement, poverty, or patriarchal violence.
We primarily support:
Syrian refugee women and children navigating life in displacement and seeking safety, stability, and healing.
Lebanese and Palestinian women in under-resourced communities facing economic hardship, systemic neglect, and gender-based violence.
Survivors of war, domestic abuse, and trauma who deserve spaces of care, agency, and restoration.
Regardless of background, religion, ethnicity, or sexual orientation, every woman who enters our circle is welcomed with compassion, respect, and zero judgment. We believe that healing begins with belonging, and every woman deserves a place to feel seen, heard, and supported.
Our Impact
Changing Lives, Building Resilience
Every woman and child we support is part of a larger movement toward healing, empowerment, and dignity. Through compassionate care and community-driven programs, we create spaces where trauma is met with understanding, and strength is rediscovered. Our impact is measured not just in numbers—but in the lasting change we nurture within individuals, families, and communities across the Bekaa Valley.
500+ Women and Children Supported
Through trauma-informed programs, emotional care, and community-based support, we reach those who need it most.
300+ Awareness and Healing Sessions
From mental health workshops to maternal care circles, yoga, and art therapy, our sessions promote holistic wellbeing.
A Growing Team of Advocates
Multilingual, local, and global allies—many with lived experience—working hand-in-hand to uplift and empower.
A Trusted Hub for Sisterhood
A safe space in the Bekaa Valley where women gather to rest, reclaim agency, and heal together.
