Shields of United Lebanon (SOUL)
The SOUL portfolio documents the movement’s completed initiatives across sovereignty advocacy, humanitarian relief, cultural diplomacy, August 4 memorialization, diaspora mobilization, and community development. Every project reflects our belief that Lebanon can be rebuilt through justice, culture, unity, and institutional strength.
SOUL
Founded in the United States by members of the Lebanese diaspora, SOUL serves as a bridge between Lebanon and the world—carrying the nation’s voice to international platforms and reconnecting Lebanese communities at home and abroad.
Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country. Gibran Khalil
Our mission
We work to build a sovereign, democratic, transparent, and united Lebanon that can reclaim its rightful place in the region and the world. Our mission includes defending Lebanese sovereignty and constitutional order; supporting the Lebanese Armed Forces as the sole legitimate security institution; advocating for the implementation of UNSCR 1559, 1680, and 1701; and promoting justice and accountability.
What we do
We provide briefings and analysis to U.S. policymakers, collaborate with think tanks and academic institutions, and engage with the Lebanese diaspora to amplify their voices. Our key areas of focus include Lebanese sovereignty, implementation of UN resolutions, and justice for the Beirut Blast victims. We strive to empower individuals and communities to actively participate in the democratic process and defend Lebanon’s interests on the international stage. Join us in our efforts to build a stronger, more just, and sovereign Lebanon.
Lobbying and advocacy
SOUL engages in principled, transparent, and fully compliant advocacy in the United States to advance Lebanon’s sovereignty, stability, and democratic governance. Our work focuses on providing policy analysis, briefings, and strategic insights to U.S. lawmakers, federal agencies, and think tanks. We do not sell access, guarantee meetings, or engage in transactional lobbying. Instead, we promote a values‑based agenda centered on strengthening the Lebanese Armed Forces, supporting constitutional institutions, advancing justice for the Beirut Port Blast, and encouraging the implementation of UN Security Council Resolutions 1559, 1680, and 1701. Through this approach, SOUL serves as a credible, nonpartisan partner for U.S. policymakers seeking to support a sovereign, stable, and democratic Lebanon.
Political and diplomatic advocacy
Our policymaker brief and Washington program documents confirm: SOUL provides strategic analysis and briefings and engages U.S. lawmakers, federal agencies, and think tanks. SOUL does not sell or guarantee access to officials.
- Washington engagement: policy briefings for U.S. congressional offices; collaboration with CSIS, AEI, and the Hudson Institute; meetings with U.S. and international delegates
SOUL is one of the leading movements preserving the memory of the Beirut Port Explosion through art, culture, and public advocacy.
Art galleries and exhibitions:
- Memorial galleries in Zaytouna Bay, Ashrafeyeh, Byblos, and elsewhere
- “Keep their memories "alive"—SOUL's signature August 4 exhibition
- Curated shows featuring Lebanese painters, sculptors, and designers
- Collaborations with major artists, journalists, and educators
Our documents highlight a rich cultural portfolio:
- Christmas recitals: choirs, musicians, and family gatherings; free celebrations in Bejje, Byblos, and Beirut
- Lebanese product expos: showcases of local crafts, foods, and artisanal goods; support for small producers and rural entrepreneurs
- Cheese and wine evenings: cultural gatherings for expatriate families visiting Lebanon; celebrations of Lebanese hospitality and heritage
Humanitarian missions
SOUL’s humanitarian work is documented across our fact sheets and program briefs.
Food, financial, medical & other aids:
- Provide items, i.e., heaters, for civil defense departments
- Food distribution campaigns across multiple regions
- Medical assistance for vulnerable families
- Payment support for urgent medical cases
- Funding for municipal clinics and civil defense units
