Associations & Committees

Our village has many groups working to help the community and make Darbechtar a better place.

These associations focus on culture, environment, youth, and more.

Check out the groups below to learn about what they do and how you can join or contact them.

3aelat aleb yasou3

A Catholic spiritual association founded to promote devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus through prayer. It seeks to renew God's love in the hearts of believers so they may experience mercy, forgiveness, and salvation with joy and familial spiritual unity.
President: Josephine Issa Chalouhi
For contact: +96176342607
Lijnat Raawiyat Al Maraa

A Committee to empowering women in church and social life by accompanying them and developing their abilities to be witnesses to the Gospel message in the family and society.
President: Rima Salim
For contact: +9613941150
Waef Darbechtar

A committee concerned with all church affairs, including property, finances, and pastoral work, and is usually headed by the parish priest, who today is Monsignor George Abboud.
For contact: +96171950862
Al Fiker Club (AFC Darbechtar)

The "Cultural, Social, and Sports Thought Club" Association, licensed by the Ministry of Youth and Sports under registration number 159/ اد dated Mar 14, 1970.
Its headquarters: Darbaashtar, Koura District. Its purpose: To promote cultural, sports, and social activities in the town.
President: George Nehme
For contact: +9613748630
Darbechtar Association Sydney

The Darbechtar Association in Sydney was established for and by the Sydney based families from Darbechtar in Lebanon. Our goal is to work together to support our family & friends who live and reside in Darbechtar and to support efforts for the long-term growth and maintenance of the village and its people.
President: Roderigue boutros chalouhi
For contact: +61 424252670
Darbechtar Youth Association for Development (DYAD)

A local non-governmental organization rooted in the vibrant community of Darbechtar, within Lebanon’s Koura District. Since its official establishment in 2019, DYAD has been at the forefront of promoting sustainable development, community empowerment, and civic participation.
President: Joe Elias Hammoura
For contact: +961 3 485 891
Akhawiyat Forsen Aadra

An Association that is dedicated to children aged 3 to 13. It aims to nurture children to live within the Christian community and teach them sound Christian values and conduct through diverse weekly meetings.
President: Rita Joseph Hawa
For contact: +96176337982
Akhawiyat Talaee Aadra

An association that is dedicated to the 13-19 age group.
It works to nurture teenagers in Christian values and help them prepare to enter life's challenges with responsibility and maturity.
President: Tony Ziad Al-Ammar
For contact: +96176185355
Akhawiyat Shabibat Aadra

An association that is dedicated to young people aged 20 to 35.
It aims to help individuals deepen their faith and share it by addressing spiritual and social topics and organizing various pastoral activities.
President: Katrina Majid Al-Jahjah
For contact: +96171905579
Akhawiyat Al Habal Bila Danas (Akhawiyat Al Om)

An association that is for women aged 35 and over.
It works to spread the faith and actively participate in church life through prayer, spiritual activities, and charitable giving.
President: Wafaa Al-Shalouhi
For contact: +96178941759
Cooperative Darbechtar

Darbechtar Cooperative Society for the Development, Innovation, and Sustainable Processing of Olive Oil Production, Supporting Local Farmers and Promoting Agricultural Excellence
President: Joseph Antoun
For contact: +9613684660