Connecting Lebanese Communities Worldwide

The World Lebanese Cultural Union (WLCU) Australia and New Zealand is dedicated to preserving Lebanese heritage, promoting cultural unity, and strengthening communities through humanitarian and cultural initiatives worldwide.

Join now

DONATE

An independent Institution Non-governmental,
Non-political, Non-religious, Not for Profit

The World Lebanese Cultural Union (WLCU) Geographic Regional Council (GRC) for Australia and New Zealand is the exclusive affiliate of the World Lebanese Cultural Union (WLCU).

The WLCU was established in Mexico in 1959, and is recognised as an International Non-Governmental Organisation (INGO), associated with the Department of Global Communications (DGC), and accredited by ECOSOC of the United Nations.

The WLCU is an independent civil institution, non-governmental, non-political, non-racial, non-religious, and not-for-profit organization, duly recognized as a representative of the Lebanese diaspora in the World.

Learn more

Areas Of Interest

Culture and International Relations

Promoting Lebanese Culture and strengthening relationships between Lebanon and Lebanese communities around the world through cultural exchange, international cooperation, social activities, and global partnerships.

Culture and International Relations

Heritage and Identity

Preserving and promoting Lebanese heritage through culture, traditions, language, and community events worldwide. It connects Lebanese generations abroad to their roots while celebrating unity and identity.

Heritage

preserves and promotes Lebanese heritage through culture, traditions, language, and community events worldwide. It connects Lebanese generations abroad to their roots while celebrating unity and identity.

Youth Engagement

Reconnecting the youth in the Diaspora with their Lebanese roots, strengthening their sense of identity and belonging, and keeping cultural traditions alive across generations and communities.

Affiliate” or “Affiliated Organisation”

Affiliate” or “Affiliated Organisation” means a Legal Entity who is associated with the WLCU, but does not hold WLCU membership, is not registered with the WLCU and may not use the name or likeness of the WLCU without the express written consent of the WLCU.

Diaspora Cooperation

Bringing together Lebanese communities around the world to share resources, culture, and support for one another. Strengthening unity, preserving Lebanese identity abroad, and helping build strong connections between Lebanon and its global communities.

“Legal Entity”

e- “Legal Entity” means any duly registered or incorporated corporation, partnership, joint venture, limited liability company, organisation, trust, association or other entity in good standing within its respective jurisdiction.

Citizenship and Heritage Rights

Linking Lebanese people to their national identity and responsibilities. Participating in elections to shape the country’s future. Preserving land ownership and inheritance to maintain family ties and connections to ancestral roots.

“Members at Large”

“Members at Large” means each member of the WLCU that holds a valid Membership Card and is otherwise in good standing with the WLCU.

Economic and Investment Promotion

Strengthening Lebanon’s global ties through strategic partnerships, cultural exchange, and diaspora cooperation to support sustainable growth and new opportunities worldwide.

“State Council”

“State Council” means the administrative Board that is composed of members in good standing, as elected by the Members at Large within the States.

Definitions

“Geographic Regional Committee” (or “GRT”)

“Geographic Regional Committee” (or “GRT”) means the committee that is composed of each of the presidents of the State Council; the previous Geographic Regional Council Presidents; and the Previous Secretaries Regional.