Shumul شمول
Community & Media Hub · Akkar
Berqayel, Akkar · North Lebanon · Est. 2022
Shumul
A Hub for Community,
Media & Impact.
Shumul is building a 6-level integrated community and media center in Akkar — designed to international donor standards with broadcast studios, co-working spaces, youth programs, confidential support services & net-zero energy systems.
6
Floors
1,000m²
Site Area
4
Pillars
“The Shumul Hub is designed not only as a media production space, but as a secure, sustainable, and fully equipped community infrastructure that can host programs related to media, civic engagement, storytelling, and sensitive social support services — built for and by the people of Akkar.”
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Media Production
Broadcast-quality studios for radio, podcast & video — serving independent journalists and community media across Akkar.
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Youth Empowerment
Trainings, workshops & mentorship programs tailored for young people in North Lebanon's most underserved region.
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NGO Field Presence
Secure, professional offices for UN agencies, INGOs & local civil society organizations working in the field.
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Safe & Confidential Services
SRHR, psychosocial support & private consultations — meeting international donor security and confidentiality standards.
Designed for Purpose
Six levels of thoughtfully designed space — from broadcast studios to confidential support rooms.
01 / 2 — Exterior Rendering
Final form — dark metal facade cladding, high-performance Low-E glass, rooftop padel court, solar array & custom gold Shumul Center signage. Berqayel, Akkar.
Net-Zero by Design
A demonstration model for sustainable community infrastructure — built for Lebanon's energy reality and designed to outlast it.
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Solar Energy
Rooftop PV + Battery ESS + backup generator for 24/7 continuity — eliminating grid dependence entirely.
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Smart Lighting
Full LED with occupancy sensors & smart controls — dramatically reducing energy consumption.
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Water Harvesting
Rainwater collection for irrigation & cleaning — addressing Akkar's seasonal water scarcity.
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Bioclimatic Design
Natural shading, cross-ventilation & low-carbon local materials woven into the architecture.
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Reduced HVAC Load
Recessed facades & high-performance Low-E glass cut direct glare and thermal gain significantly.
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Net-Zero Target
Operational carbon net-zero goal — a replicable demonstration model for the region.
Basement B1
Services & Parking
- ●Parking for 20–30 cars with RFID-controlled gates
- ●Server & IT infrastructure rooms
- ●Electrical distribution & battery storage systems
- ●Building archives & maintenance rooms
Basement B2 — Key Donor Eligibility
Safe & Confidential Rooms
- ●Psychosocial support session rooms
- ●SRHR program delivery spaces
- ●Private consultation & case management offices
- ●Beneficiary intake rooms — fully confidential access
- ●No CCTV inside — SOPs & data protection enforced
Donor-Standard Security
Built to meet the protocols required by UN agencies, INGOs & international donors operating in sensitive contexts.
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Physical Security
Full perimeter wall, controlled entry/exit gates & security guard posts.
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Access Control
RFID/Smart Card system with tiered floor-by-zone access & visitor logging.
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CCTV Coverage
Full public-area coverage — NO cameras inside confidential zones.
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Central Control Room
Live monitoring, recorded storage, systems management & ACTS Codes compliance.
Berqayel, Akkar
North Lebanon
Located in Berqayel (Barkaïl), one of Lebanon's most underserved districts — among the highest poverty rates in the country with limited access to media, civic infrastructure & social services. Shumul is built here intentionally.
Berqayel · Akkar · Lebanon
34.5497° N, 36.2756° E
Six Revenue Streams
Designed for long-term financial sustainability beyond grant funding.
Event Hall Rentals
NGO conferences, community trainings & cultural events
Co-Working & Office Leasing
Long & short-term desk and office leases
Media Production Services
Studio, equipment & production rental
Café Operations
Daily community revenue — inclusive menu options
Naming Rights & Partnerships
Rooms, studios, floors — CSR & institutional partnerships
Safe Room Hosting
INGO partnership revenue (UN, IRC, UNFPA)
Aligned with 7 SDGs
Support the Shumul Hub
Help Build Lebanon's
Most Ambitious
Community Hub.
We are seeking direct contributions, in-kind support, naming rights & long-term lease agreements. Every partnership brings this vision closer to the communities of Akkar.
Direct Funding
Financial contributions to construction & fit-out
In-Kind Support
Equipment, furniture & technical resources
Naming Rights
Studios, offices, floors — put your name on the map