Cedera Inc. Corporate Profile
A social enterprise dedicated to Lebanon’s living legacy.
Cedera Inc. sustains and protects the Cedars of Lebanon through reforestation and education to preserve a symbol of heritage and resilience.
Our Mission
To sustain and protect the Cedars of Lebanon through reforestation and education to preserve a living symbol of heritage and resilience.
Our Vision
To build a self-sustaining model that unites local and global efforts in safeguarding Lebanon’s cedar forests for future generations, ensuring their ecological and cultural legacy endures.
Who We Are
Cedera Inc. is a registered corporate entity founded with a mission rooted in social enterprise. The organization was established to combine business efficiency with social purpose, ensuring transparency, accountability, and sustainability in its operations.
Through this model, Cedera directs resources toward the reforestation and conservation of Lebanon’s cedar forests, while fostering awareness and participation among the global community and Lebanese diaspora.
What We Do
Cedera Inc. serves as the outward-facing arm of a collective effort to preserve and restore the Cedars of Lebanon. Working in collaboration with established NGOs, forestry experts, and local partners, Cedera leads initiatives in four core areas.
Reforestation Programs
Supporting tree planting and long-term care in Lebanon’s cedar reserves.
Education & Scholarships
Providing learning opportunities that inspire environmental stewardship and leadership.
Community Engagement
Hosting events and initiatives that strengthen connections between Lebanon and its diaspora.
Missions & Volunteer Programs
Creating meaningful opportunities for individuals to participate directly in restoration efforts.
Partnerships & Collaboration
Cedera Inc. partners with reputable NGOs, forestry organizations, and community groups across Lebanon to ensure that all initiatives are guided by sound ecological practices and aligned with national reforestation strategies.
Globally, Cedera engages individuals, institutions, organizations and businesses to build a bridge of awareness and support that amplifies the work being done locally.
Governance & Transparency
As a registered corporation with a social enterprise mission, Cedera Inc. upholds rigorous standards of governance and transparency. Financial resources and program outcomes are managed with accountability to ensure that every contribution directly supports the protection and sustainability of Lebanon’s cedar forests.
- Transparency in financial resources and program outcomes.
- Accountability to ensure every contribution supports cedar protection and sustainability.
- Ethical operations that align with social enterprise standards.
- Clear stewardship over long-term environmental and cultural impact.
Looking Ahead
Cedera Inc. continues to develop programs and partnerships that advance its mission, including:
Expanding reforestation initiatives across multiple cedar regions.
Launching a dedicated scholarship fund for environmental education.
Building global awareness campaigns to strengthen engagement and support.
Each initiative contributes to Cedera’s long-term goal of creating a sustainable framework for environmental restoration and cultural preservation.
Get involved
Get involved and become part of a global effort to preserve Lebanon’s iconic cedar forests. From planting a tree to joining our community initiatives, every contribution helps strengthen this living legacy. Planting a cedar is accessible to everyone through a monthly installment, you can have a tree planted in your name while supporting local reforestation work and the communities who care for these forests.
Founder’s Message
The Cedars of Lebanon have stood as a symbol of strength and resilience for centuries. Cedera Inc. was founded to ensure that this symbol endures not only as part of our natural heritage, but as a living connection between Lebanon and its people around the world.When we see a Cedar, we think of Lebanon and as Lebanese, our resilience stands tall, strong, and proud. These majestic trees tell the story of our history, our traditions, and our faith. Everything we are is reflected in the Cedar of Lebanon.Through collaboration, transparency, and purpose-driven action, we aim to nurture both the trees and the ties that bind us to them.Karen Hanna, Founder, Cedera Inc.
Founder’s Story
Cedera was born from a moment of connection, a single act of planting that grew into a lifelong mission. In 1995, during a reforestation initiative in Lebanon’s Jaj Forest, I planted my first Cedar of Lebanon tree. That experience rooted in me a deep sense of purpose: to help preserve these ancient symbols of faith and resilience for generations to come.
Today, through Cedera, I continue that journey by creating meaningful ways for others to reconnect with Lebanon’s natural and cultural heritage. Each tree planted represents not only renewal for the land but also the enduring bond between Lebanon and its people, wherever they may be.
Karen Hanna, Founder, Cedera Inc.