A Living Bridge.
A Shared Heritage.
Your support for the American Friends of the Lebanon Mountain Trail (AFLMT) helps preserve 280 miles of ancient paths and deeply strengthens the cultural and economic bonds between the United States and Lebanon. For Lebanese Americans, this is a direct lifeline to their roots—uniting the diaspora with the resilient people living in the 80+ villages and towns along the trail.
- Funds critical path maintenance and environmental protection.
- Supports local guesthouses, creates jobs, and anchors diaspora roots.
- Expands awareness, events, and community outreach across the United States.
By giving today, you help us sustain a vital corridor of hope and amplify Lebanon’s rich heritage right here in the US.
How your donations have helped
Since 2010, AFLMT has made 21 grants to LMTA worth $263,496 in total. These grants were for five different types of purposes, as detailed in the table.
| Purpose | Grants | Total amount |
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| LMTA program support and annual fundraising galas | 6 | $101,700 |
| Support for thru-hikes and fall treks | 8 | $110,646 |
| Trail and lodging upgrades, including the Baskinta Literary Trail | 5 | $30,500 |
| LMT video documentary and CRM software | 2 | $20,650 |
| Total | 21 | $263,496 |
In addition to these grants, AFLMT has paid about $60,000 for communications services (website maintenance, mass email messaging, etc.) since 2014.
Donate with confidence
- US 501(c)(3) nonprofit
- Tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law
- Secure online payment
How your donation earmarked to the LMTA reaches Lebanon
AFLMT is the bridge between donors in the United States and the people doing the work in Lebanon.
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You give and earmark your donation
You give to the AFLMT and earmark your donation as Support to the LMTA. If your donation is for a specific project in Lebanon, please contact AFLMT by email to info@aflmt.org.*
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AFLMT awards grants
AFLMT reviews proposals from the LMTA and, subject to the Board’s approval, awards grants to it in accordance with your earmarked donations.*
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LMTA delivers and reports
The LMTA implements the grants and reports to the AFLMT on progress and completion as agreed.*
* In addition to the LMTA, AFLMT will work with other registered Lebanese non-profit organizations like the LMTA working on environmental conservation and local development along the LMT and its side trail.
Our impact since 2010
We have helped sustain the LMTA, and through it the LMT and all trail communities, through:
- 22 Grants to the LMTA
- $264,000 Total granted
These grants have funded general program support, the annual fundraising gala dinners, the annual thru-hikes and fall treks, trail and lodging upgrades including the Baskinta Literary Trail, and the LMT’s first video documentary, co-produced by AFLMT and the LMTA.
Other ways to give
Prefer not to give online? You can also support AFLMT by check, by bank transfer or through your employer.
By check
Make your check payable to “American Friends of the LMT” or “AFLMT” and mail it to:
AFLMT6806 Tennyson Drive
McLean, VA 22101
Through your employer
Does your employer match donations? If your company uses Benevity or a workplace giving portal, your gift could be instantly doubled. Just log into your internal corporate benefits site and search for our EIN: 26-4190435 to submit a matching request.
All donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. You’ll receive an email receipt from AFLMT confirming your donation for your tax records. AFLMT does not provide goods or services in exchange for donations.