Layla Yammine
Investigative journalist, researcher, and producer based in Beirut
Reporting at the intersection of politics, social justice and culture. Long-form investigations, in-depth features, narrative audio and podcasting.
I report from Lebanon and the Levant on war, politics, social justice, environment and food culture. My work appears in The Public Source, Al Jazeera, NewLines Magazine and Mondoweiss. I write in Arabic and English, produce audio and podcasts, and run workshops and trainings.
Articles
From Mouneh to Takeout: How Beirut Ate My Teta’s Recipes
When I first moved to Beirut seven years ago, I didn't go looking for coffee shops…
The Struggle for Mental Health Care in Lebanon’s Multiple Crisis Setting
In one of the biggest private hospitals in the country, Hotel Dieu de France (HDF), Professor…
Sewage irrigation: Akkar farmers’ use of raw sewage
This is Part 1 of a four-part series on water in Lebanon, covering its unsavory substitutes,…
About
Investigative Journalism from Beirut
Layla Yammine is a Lebanese bilingual (Arabic/English) investigative journalist, researcher, and producer based in Beirut. Her work focuses on politics, social justice, and cultural life—especially food—across the Levant, with a particular focus on Lebanon. She writes and produces pieces deeply rooted in local communities and reports critically on their issues. Read More...