❓FAQ

❓FAQ

❓FAQ

Here are some Frequently Asked Questions & Tips about GivingTuesday & GivingTuesdayLebanon separated into three categories:
Being part & participating in GivingTuesday is totally free.

🏬 FAQ for NGOs / Educational Institutions
Giving Tuesday is sometimes described as a "Nonprofit’s Black Friday".
When is #GivingTuesdayLebanon?
GivingTuesdayπŸ‡±πŸ‡§ is being celebrated on the Tuesday, December 2, 2025. Our first year and also the first #GivingTuesday in Lebanon and the Arab World was in 2020.

Where is #GivingTuesdayLebanon being held?
GivngTuesdayπŸ‡±πŸ‡§ can be celebrated all over Lebanon, both on the ground and online. You can also engage your global donors to support your work serving communities in Lebanon. This year, it will be held on December 2, 2025

What organizations are already part of GivingTuesdayπŸ‡±πŸ‡§?
Ahla Fawda
Afel
Ajialouna
Al Makassed
Arcenciel
The Health Impact
LAU
Rikaz
Rotary International
Sanad
Sesobel
SOS Villages
Takreem
The Volunteer Circle
USJ

How will my organisation benefit from participating in #GivingTuesdayLebanon?
#GivngTuesdayLebanon builds on the strength of a global movement to showcase and build support for your NGO’s work serving communities in Lebanon. The GivngTuesdayπŸ‡±πŸ‡§ team provides you with resources to create engaging activities for your donors, and beneficiaries.Your organisation will have the opportunity to join thousands of organisations around the world to enhance the philanthropic sector.

Who can participate in GivingTuesdayπŸ‡±πŸ‡§?
Everyone! GivingTuesdayπŸ‡±πŸ‡§ is open to everyone to give: individuals, families, businesses, corporations, NGOs, schools and communities.

Are there any costs to register or participate in GivingTuesdayπŸ‡±πŸ‡§?
Participation is completely free! GivingTuesdayπŸ‡±πŸ‡§ is free and open movement to encourage and build the culture of giving. All our resources are available for free through our website.

What is the benefit from participating in GivingTuesdayπŸ‡±πŸ‡§?
GivingTuesdayπŸ‡±πŸ‡§ builds on the strength of a global movement to increase exposure and build support for your philanthropic activities. The GivingTuesdayπŸ‡±πŸ‡§ team provides you with resources to create engaging activities for you.You will have the opportunity to join thousands of individuals and groups around the world to enhance the philanthropic sector.

How do I participate in GivingTuesdayπŸ‡±πŸ‡§?
It’s easy! Just pick up an activity/campaign/cause and raise awareness, donations, volunteer, give donations-in-kind or lend your voice to raise awareness for your preferred NGOs. Feel free to use our resources help you ideas. Just remember to post your activity and share on social media with the hashtags #GivingTuesdayLebanon #GivingTuesdayBeirut #GivingTuesday.

Why should I disclose my participation?
By sharing your participation, you inspire thousands to follow your example! On that special day, if you are going to donate, if your company, organization or community is going to do any type of action, publicize it on (, , , , , , ...) using the additional hashtags #GivingTuesdayLebanon #GivingTuesdayBeirut #GivingTuesday. The more you publicize, the more successful the campaign will be and the more people will be touched by your actions! And, in addition, it will help promote the culture of donation in Lebanon!

How can my NGO participate in GivingTuesdayπŸ‡±πŸ‡§?
We ask you to fill our simple form here. You can fundraise, seek volunteers, request donations-in-kind or get people to lend their voice to raise awareness for your work. Feel free to use our resources to help you ideas. Do remember to post share your activity on our site and share on social media with the hashtags #GivingTuesdayLebanon #GivingTuesdayBeirut #GivingTuesday.

What is expected from me and/or my organization after registering?
Your participation! We will be adding you to our Whatsapp group (along with anyone you designate too) and we will need you to attend some of our 40-minute calls over Zoom too (a month prior to the big day on a weekly basis). Prior and post our big day, we would ask you to add our hashtags (which you can view at the bottom of this page) and like & share our content along with that of our/your partnering organizations. The goal is to have #GivingTuesday trending!

Can NGOs raise donations online through GivingTuesdayπŸ‡±πŸ‡§?
No. GivingTuesdayπŸ‡±πŸ‡§ does not accept or distribute donations. You can use platforms of any of our collaborating intermediaries to set up fundraising pages and receive online donations through them.

How do I join GivingTuesdayπŸ‡±πŸ‡§?
Easy, just go this link and enter your organization's simple info and we will add you to our database and channels. We count on your goodwill & engagement for a better Lebanon!

What if I operate outside of Lebanon?
No issues, you can support Lebanon from anywhere! Otherwise you can check GivingTuesday Arab World movements or even Global ones.


🏒 FAQ for Companies & Businesses
When is GivingTuesdayπŸ‡±πŸ‡§?
GivingTuesdayπŸ‡±πŸ‡§ is being celebrated on the Tuesday December 2, 2025. Our first year and also the first #GivingTuesday in Lebanon and the Arab World was in 2020.

Where is GivingTuesdayπŸ‡±πŸ‡§ being held?
GivingTuesdayπŸ‡±πŸ‡§ can be celebrated all over Lebanon, both on the ground and online. You can also engage your global donors to support your work serving communities in Lebanon.

How will my organisation benefit from participating in GivingTuesdayπŸ‡±πŸ‡§?
GivingTuesdayπŸ‡±πŸ‡§ builds on the strength of a global movement to showcase and build support for your organization’s CSR activities helping communities in Lebanon. The GivingTuesdayπŸ‡±πŸ‡§ team provides you with resources to create engaging activities for your donors, and beneficiaries.Your organisation will have the opportunity to join thousands of organisations around the world to enhance the philanthropic sector..

Who can participate in GivingTuesdayπŸ‡±πŸ‡§?
Everyone! GivingTuesdayπŸ‡±πŸ‡§ is open to everyone to give: individuals, families, businesses, corporations, NGOs, schools and communities.

Are there any costs to register or participate in GivingTuesdayπŸ‡±πŸ‡§?
Participation is completely free! GivingTuesdayπŸ‡±πŸ‡§ is free and open movement to encourage and build the culture of giving. All our resources are available for free through our website.

What is the benefit from participating in GivingTuesdayπŸ‡±πŸ‡§?
GivingTuesdayπŸ‡±πŸ‡§ builds on the strength of a global movement to increase exposure and build support for your philanthropic activities. The GivingTuesdayπŸ‡±πŸ‡§ team provides you with resources to create engaging activities for you.You will have the opportunity to join thousands of individuals and groups around the world to enhance the philanthropic sector.

How do I participate in GivingTuesdayπŸ‡±πŸ‡§?
It’s easy! Just pick up an activity/campaign/cause and raise awareness, donations, volunteer, give donations-in-kind or lend your voice to raise awareness for your preferred NGOs. Feel free to use our resources help you ideas. Just remember to post your activity and share on social media with the hashtags #GivingTuesdayLebanon #GivingTuesdayBeirut #GivingTuesday.

How can my organization participate in GivingTuesdayπŸ‡±πŸ‡§?
You can setup your CSR activity, seek volunteers and get your employees/students to lend their voice to raise awareness for your organization's important work. Feel free to use our resources to help you ideas. Do remember to post share your activity on https://lebanon.givingtuesday.me/ and share on social media with the hashtags #GivingTuesdayLebanon #GivingTuesdayBeirut #GivingTuesday.

Which companies are already taking part??
Some companies engaged with GivingTuesday in Lebanon and Worldwide
H&M LinkedIn  Paypal Samsung The Guardian Zaatar w Zeit

What if I operate outside of Lebanon?
No issues, you can support Lebanon from anywhere! Otherwise you can check GivingTuesday Arab World movements or even Global ones.

How do I join GivingTuesdayπŸ‡±πŸ‡§?
Easy, just go this link and enter your organization's simple info and we will add you to our database and channels. We count on your goodwill & engagement for a better Lebanon!


πŸ™‹πŸ»‍♂️ FAQ for Individuals & Groups
When is GivingTuesdayπŸ‡±πŸ‡§?
GivingTuesdayπŸ‡±πŸ‡§ is being celebrated on the Tuesday, December 2, 2025. Our first year and also the first #GivingTuesday in Lebanon and the Arab World was in 2020.

Where is GivingTuesdayπŸ‡±πŸ‡§ being held?
GivingTuesdayπŸ‡±πŸ‡§ can be celebrated all over Lebanon, both on the ground and online. You can also engage your global donors to support your work serving communities in Lebanon.

How will my organisation benefit from participating in GivingTuesdayπŸ‡±πŸ‡§?
GivingTuesdayπŸ‡±πŸ‡§ builds on the strength of a global movement to showcase and build support for your organization’s CSR activities helping communities in Lebanon. The GivingTuesdayπŸ‡±πŸ‡§ team provides you with resources to create engaging activities for your donors, and beneficiaries.Your organisation will have the opportunity to join thousands of organisations around the world to enhance the philanthropic sector..

Who can participate in GivingTuesdayπŸ‡±πŸ‡§?
Everyone! GivingTuesdayπŸ‡±πŸ‡§ is open to everyone to give: individuals, families, businesses, corporations, NGOs, schools and communities.

What do you mean by 'groups'?
A group is several individuals working together. These could be friends, family, housing society members, clubs or cultural groups like Rotary or Lions.

What is the benefit from participating in GivingTuesdayπŸ‡±πŸ‡§?
GivingTuesdayπŸ‡±πŸ‡§ builds on the strength of a global movement to increase exposure and build support for your philanthropic activities. The GivingTuesdayπŸ‡±πŸ‡§ team provides you with resources to create engaging activities for you.You will have the opportunity to join thousands of individuals and groups around the world to enhance the philanthropic sector.

How do I participate in GivingTuesdayπŸ‡±πŸ‡§?
It’s easy! Just pick up an activity/campaign/cause and raise awareness, donations, volunteer, give donations-in-kind or lend your voice to raise awareness for your preferred NGOs. Feel free to use our resources help you ideas. Just remember to post your activity and share on social media with the hashtags #GivingTuesdayLebanon #GivingTuesdayBeirut #GivingTuesday.

How can my organization participate in GivingTuesdayπŸ‡±πŸ‡§?
You can setup your CSR activity, seek volunteers and get your employees/students to lend their voice to raise awareness for your organization's important work. Feel free to use our resources to help you ideas. Do remember to post share your activity on https://lebanon.givingtuesday.me/ and share on social media with the hashtags #GivingTuesdayLebanon #GivingTuesdayBeirut #GivingTuesday.

How can I support an NGO on GivingTuesdayπŸ‡±πŸ‡§?
When you search for NGOs (or view the Featured ones) on GivingTuesdayπŸ‡±πŸ‡§, you will see the various options to support them, directly as well as through intermediary organisations.

What if I operate outside of Lebanon?
No issues, you can support Lebanon from anywhere! Otherwise you can check GivingTuesday Arab World movements or even Global ones.

 

Remember, if you wish to join the initiative, you can register your participation either as an NGO or as a Business. Although it is not mandatory, but registration will be recognized and what’s more we will list your organization/business on this website and you will also receive our communications and you will be up-to-date with the growth of the campaign in Lebanon.

It’s important to note that the date changes as it is dependent on the Thanksgiving holiday in the USA, accordingly the date changes through the years. Here are the Giving Tuesday dates:

  • 2020: December 01
  • 2021: November 30
  • 2022: November 29
  • 2023: November 28
  • 2024: December 03
  • 2025: December 02
  • 2026: December 01
  • 2027: November 30
  • 2028: November 28
  • 2029: November 27
  • 2030: December 03

Tell Everyone

Share

Share that you’re joining Giving Tuesday, how you’re planning to give back, or a cause/non-profit you’re supporting and TAG US @givingtuesdaylb

Hashtag

Add the hashtags #GivingTuesdayLebanon #GivingTuesdayBeirut #GivingTuesday to caption

Post

Post on (, , , , , , ...) to rally your friends & family to be a part of GivingTuesday