About Us
Steps is a civil company for change focused on community empowerment and social change, aligned with social justice, human rights, gender justice, non-violence, and freedom.
Founded in 2015, Steps promotes critical thinking, diversity, and creativity through its interventions. With over a decade of experience in Lebanon and the MENA region, Steps' team of experts works in areas like dialogue, facilitation, conflict transformation, non-violence and non-violence communication, mediation, empowerment, community mobilization, leadership, advocacy, organizational development, knowledge building and human rights.
Steps' team of experts brings in
Extensive and in-depth experience
in the civil society sector in the MENA region.
Expertise in key themes
such as facilitation for change, non-violence, conflict transformation, dealing with the past, personal and community empowerment, gender justice, transformative leadership, organizing, civic concepts and knowledge, knowledge building, project design and management and organizational development.
Organizational skills
to manage people-centric complex assignments.
Customized approaches rooted in local realities
tailoring materials, approaches, and methodologies to reflect and respond to the unique capacities and aspirations of partners and communities.
A grounded lens of gender and conflict sensitivity
to guide inclusive and meaningful community change.
Our Values
Justice
We align with equity and social justice by advocating for fair opportunities and resources for all, regardless of background or identity. This means we prioritize work that addresses systemic inequalities, promotes human rights, and challenges prejudice, fostering inclusive and equitable societies where everyone can thrive. We also help people understand where inequalities come from.
Diversity
We are people-oriented and capitalize on diversity and difference. This means, we prioritize creating inclusive environments where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best. By fostering collaboration and dialogue across diverse backgrounds, we not only strengthen our relationships but also drive innovation and creativity in our work. Our commitment to being people-oriented means that we prioritize the well-being and needs of individuals, whether they are clients, partners, or members of our team.
Freedom
We recognize that freedom goes beyond mere absence of constraints; it encompasses the ability to make meaningful choices, pursue one's goals and aspirations, and participate fully in society. As such, we prioritize initiatives that promote empowerment, self-determination, and social justice. We strive for clients and partners to take ownership and responsibility for addressing their own challenges, by facilitating, not imposing solutions from outside.
Non-Violence
By recognizing non-violence as a core value, we strive to create a world where conflicts are dealt with and transformed to create a better reality, building on diversity and harnessing people’s abilities. This means that Steps bases all its interventions on the philosophy and practice of non-violence.
Solidarity
Through solidarity, Steps continues to connect with others, guiding our commitment to standing with marginalized communities and advocating for justice. It involves actively supporting and collaborating with those facing adversity, amplifying their voices, and working collectively to address systemic inequalities.
Our Team
Steps believes in the value of teamwork and team spirit and the richness it brings to creativity and quality. Get to know Steps Consultants, our core group that works together on assignments, and the Community of Consultants, a vast peer network of trusted consultants, scholars, practitioners who support our work.
