The Lebanese Organization for Studies and Training events and activities done by Women
The lack of awareness, coordination, and government’s response to violence and discrimination against women continue to put people especially women and girls in Lebanon at risk. Read more
In cooperation with the Lebanese Organization for Studies and Training (LOST) and UNICEF, “Beirut Film Society” (BFS) implemented a preparation and direction course for short films, as part of the “Girls for Change” program. Over four days, six trainers conducted the training for 20 girls. The goal was the preparation for short films. The training […] Read more
Within its first phase of implementation, the “Food for Assets” project implemented by the Lebanese Organization for Studies and Training (LOST) in partnership with the World Food Program (WFP) has had a remarkable impact already. Going beyond developing the agricultural sector in Baalbeck-Hermel and supporting the vulnerable, this project has supported in creating a more […] Read more
During the first month of its new phase, the “She Matters” project continued to provide trauma healing and agriculture sessions for 100 Lebanese and Syrian women from Baalbeck, Bouday, Chlifa, Chaat, and Iaat at LOST’s Community Farm, in partnership with Mennonite Central Committee (MCC). Women who have experienced hardship and violence, resulting in post-traumatic stress […] Read more
Riham Chaddad has been prisoned in her wheelchair for 18 years, deprived of the “typical” rights during childhood until her teen years. When the Syrian crisis started, the family was forced to leave their home and belongings at Asal al Ward and migrate. They moved to Baalbeck six years ago, where they are currently living in […] Read more
The Lebanese Organization for Studies and Training (LOST) launched the Textile Exhibition for Handmade Garments at the Palmyra Hotel in Baalbeck, in the presence of the president of the Baalbeck International Festivals Committee, Nayla de Freige, representative of the UNESCO Regional Office for Education in the Arab States, Faiza Saad, founder of the Lebanese Organization […] Read more
Psychosocial support, especially the “She Deal” program addresses the ongoing psychological and social issues of girls aged between 12-14 and 15-18 years old. Psychosocial support can help adolescents and their caregivers to understand and deal with difficult circumstances, to overcome challenges, and to develop positive coping skills. The “She Deal” program, as part of the SHIELD project targets adolescent... Read more
A 22-year-old Lebanese girl, Ola Chabchoul, is a former participant in BINA, a vocational training center implemented by the Lebanese Organization for Studies and Training, in partnership with the training and development centers of the Bavarian Employer’s Association (BFZ), and the Bavarian State Government of Germany in the city of Baalbek. Ola has always been […] Read more
In order to carry out an activity that is in the interest of students outside the educational framework, joint activities took place in two camps (Chaat 026 and Younin 023). The first part of the activity was directed towards raising awareness for personal hygiene. The activity was entitled, “we are all hand in hand, and […] Read more
Within the framework of the project, “Engaging Syrian and Lebanese Women in Social Stability”, in cooperation with the Government of Canada (GAC), a community project of replacing the water network with a new one was implemented at a vocational school in Baalbeck, ensuring public health and safety. For this occasion, a ceremony was held at […] Read more