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Programs and services
Explore what SMC offers. Each program explains who it is for and how to take part.
Advocacy
Open for applicationsFamily Rights & Legal Guidance Clinic
Pro-bono legal consultations and educational seminars on civil documentation, child custody rights, and family protection laws.
- Format
- In person and online - SMC Legal Advisory Office, Beirut & Private Phone Consultations
- Starts
- Starts 4 November 2026
- Apply by
- Apply by 20 December 2026
Empowerment
Open for applicationsFinancial Literacy & Household Micro-Budgeting
Master single-income household budgeting, cash flow stability, emergency buffer creation, and multi-currency management.
- Format
- Online - Interactive Zoom Sessions (recorded for flexible viewing)
- Starts
- Starts 5 November 2026
- Apply by
- Apply by 1 November 2026
Family Support
Open for applicationsEarly Childhood Development & Playgroups
Nurturing sensory play and developmental support for infants and toddlers, giving mothers respite, community, and expert parenting guidance.
- Format
- In person - SMC Community Center, Hamra, Beirut
- Starts
- Starts 3 November 2026
- Apply by
- Apply by 31 October 2026
Training
Open for applicationsDigital Skills & Remote Freelancing
A practical 6-week program teaching single mothers in-demand digital tools, remote work best practices, and freelance platform onboarding.
- Format
- In person and online - SMC Learning Lab, Hamra, Beirut & Online via Zoom
- Starts
- Starts 2 November 2026
- Apply by
- Apply by 30 October 2026
Training
Digital skills for work
A practical course for mothers on everyday digital skills: email, online forms, documents and staying safe online.
- Format
- In person and online
Vocational
Open for applicationsCulinary Craft & Home Catering Micro-Enterprise
Professional food safety, commercial pastry baking, packaging, and catering business mentorship to launch home-based culinary ventures.
- Format
- In person - SMC Training Kitchen, Beirut
- Starts
- Starts 9 November 2026
- Apply by
- Apply by 4 November 2026
Wellbeing
Open for applicationsMothers' Peer Support & Emotional Wellness Circle
A confidential, trauma-informed weekly circle facilitated by licensed therapists, offering emotional support, stress relief, and community solidarity.
- Format
- In person - SMC Wellness Room, Beirut
- Starts
- Starts 6 November 2026
- Apply by
- Apply by 2 November 2026