Our Mission
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Amana is an educational movement towards empowering parents and educators with safeguarding strategies and resources to prevent abuse, foster strong mental health, and ultimately promote safety in children and vulnerable adults with varying abilities.
Our mission is to prevent abuse before it happens by empowering parents, educators, and professionals with the knowledge, tools, and strategies to recognize, respond to, and reduce risks—for all children and vulnerable abuts, including those with intellectual, developmental, or physical disabilities.
We believe that every child and vulnerable adult has the right to feel safe, valued, and protected, and that safeguarding is a shared responsibility.
Our Key Objectives:Â Educate. Empower. Advocate.
Raise Awareness
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Promote open conversations around child safety, abuse prevention, and the importance of early intervention—especially in the Arab world.
Empower Parents and Professionals
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Provide culturally sensitive training, resources, and support to equip adults with practical strategies to identify red flags and respond effectively.
Advocate for Policy Change
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Collaborate with schools, clinics, and government bodies to influence policies and practices that prioritize safeguarding in educational and therapeutic settings.
Support Vulnerable Groups
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Ensure that safeguarding strategies are inclusive and accessible to children with special needs, who face higher risks of abuse.
Create Tools for Prevention
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Develop practical toolkits, checklists, webinars, courses, and conversation-starters that help families and professionals proactively create safer environments.
Build a Community Movement
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Cultivate a growing network of advocates, educators, caregivers, and policy influencers united by a shared commitment to child protection.
Salam, I’m Asmahan
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Dr. Asmahan is a licensed child psychologist, assistant professor, and  Board Certified Behavior Analyst with more than 13 years of experience in the field of child psychology and behavioral intervention. She holds a doctorate degree from Queen’s University Belfast. Her research focuses on Autism, adolescence, and sexual health education in the Arab world. Asmahan’s experience includes children and adolescents with varying forms of behavioral support needs and diagnoses. She is also a founding member of the Association of Behavior Analysis in Lebanon, and the co-author of a counselling children's book "The Day the World Went Boom". She has a special interest in working with adolescents on functional and vocational programs, community integration, and sexual health education.
More about meAmana across homes, schools, and communities
For Schools and Professionals:
Training & Resources
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We equip schools and caregivers with the tools to recognize and prevent harm.
For Parents:
Workshops & Guidance
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We support families with workshops, guidance, and resources to protect their children confidently.
For Communities:
Advocacy & Awareness
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We raise awareness, start conversations, and push for policy changes that put children’s safety first.
The Day The World Went Boom
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Storytelling has always been a cornerstone of the healing process for children. We hope parents can benefit from this guided story that takes them through the tragic event of August 4th and sets them on the beginning of the healing journey.
Buy the book
Stay Connected
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