Tripoli has long struggled with theft and security concerns. Poor street lighting has left many neighborhoods in darkness, making residents feel unsafe and discouraging movement at night. This situation is widely seen as a result of prolonged state neglect toward the city.
In a city long affected by electricity shortages and safety concerns, MARCH has taken a concrete step toward sustainable and community-focused change by installing solar-powered streetlights across former demarcation lines in areas such as Jabal Mohsen, Beb El Tebbeneh, Qobbeh, Mankoubin, Mallouleh, Hrajel, and Abou Samra.
The project aims to enhance public safety while rebuilding trust in shared public spaces and aiding the community. The initiative is ongoing ensuring long-term impact and sustained engagement with local communities.
Within the past two years, MARCH has successfully installed a total of 1,114 solar LED streetlights, significantly improving nighttime visibility and public safety in multiple neighborhoods. Of these, 977 streetlights were installed in residential areas, directly impacting 61,330 community members. These lights now illuminate streets that were previously dark, creating safer spaces for residents to move, work, and gather after sunset.
The solar lights were distributed across several Tripoli’s marginalized and most impovirished areas along also conflict prone zones and former demarcation lines. Beb El Tebbeneh received 262 lights, impacting 11,150 residents. Jabal Mohsen saw the installation of 308 lights, benefiting 17,300 people. In Qobbeh, 133 lights now serve 2,970 residents, while Mankoubin received 274 lights, impacting 10,170 people. Additional installations included Mallouleh with 49 lights serving 3,520 residents, Abou Samra with 82 lights reaching 17,360 people, and Hrajel with 6 lights benefiting 100 residents.
The project also extended to vital security points. In coordination with the Lebanese Army Forces, 137 solar streetlights were installed at army checkpoints and key security routes. This component of the initiative benefited 1,240 LAF members, enhancing visibility and operational safety in critical locations.
Beyond numbers, the project reflects a broader commitment to sustainable solutions in underserved areas. By relying on solar energy, the initiative provides long-term lighting without adding pressure on an already strained power grid.
Through this effort, MARCH demonstrated how renewable energy can directly improve daily life, strengthen community safety, and support public institutions. In Tripoli, light has become more than illumination. It has become a tool for dignity, security, and resilience.
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