The Lebanese Organization for Studies and Training events and activities done by Women
The Lebanese Organization for Studies and Training (LOST), in cooperation with ACT for Lebanon launched intensive courses to women who are either married with children, in order to educate and help their children by passing on the knowledge attained from the courses, or have low-middle income, in order to enhance their ability at becoming employed […] Read more
The Lebanese Organization for Studies and Training (LOST) concluded the “Empowering Women to Lead 2” project, in collaboration with the LEAD program of the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ). This ceremony was held in presence of the German Ambassador, Mr. Martin Huth, GIZ program director in Lebanon, Mrs. Christiane Gaehtgens, Major Ghayath Zaaiter, Major […] Read more
Since the beginning of the Syrian crisis, many, from different nationalities, have suffered from death, injury, displacement, and trauma. Men, women, and children are victims of the ongoing conflict. This situation called for an action of support. The Lebanese Organization for Studies and Training (LOST) launched the “Trauma and Psychosocial Support” project, funded by the […] Read more
“Africa’s Premier Diva”, as named by Time Magazine, Beninese Award-winning singer/songwriter and activist Angelique Kidjo paid a visit to the informal settlements in Lebanon (where UNICEF holds a partnership with LOST), a day prior to her participation in Baalbeck International Festivals. On the 15th of July, 2017, Ms. Kidjo (UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador), accompanied by Ms. […] Read more
Women of Baalbeck-Hermel are struggling to be an effective part of society, a society that gives them a minimal role, and deprives them from their right to be engaged in political life and the development of their towns. Lebanese Organization for Studies and Training Read more
Amal Mawla, a 40-year-old wife and mother of 4 children who lives in extremely poor conditions, suffers from severe financial hardships. This family was part of the “Food Security for Vulnerable Bekaa Families through Sheep Farming” project, implemented by the Lebanese Organization for Studies and Training (LOST), funded by the Mennonite Central Committee (MCC). They […] Read more
The Lebanese Organization of Studies and Training (LOST), in partnership with Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS), launched a project entitled “Promoting the Role of Women’s Committee in Baalbeck Municipality”. This project aims at promoting women’s role in the municipal council by activating the role of the Women’s Committee in Baalbeck Municipality (WCBM), which is constituted of 10 women. […] Read more
The Lebanese Organization of Studies and Training (LOST), in partnership with Global Affairs Canada (GAC) launched a project entitled, “Engaging Syrian and Lebanese Women in Social Stability”, which aims at reducing tension between Syrian and Lebanese women and men in 10 communities of Baalbeck-Hermel, namely: Baalbeck, Hermel, Ersal, Ein, Chaat, Brital, Bouday, Chmestar, Hawsh Rafika, […] Read more
The Lebanese Organization of Studies and Training (LOST) held a conference entitled, “Engaging Women in Politics”, in the presence of the Minister of State for Administrative Development Affairs, Dr. Inaya Ezzedine, Ambassador of Sweden in Lebanon, Mr. Peter Semneby, UN Special Coordinator, Mr. Philippe Lazzarini, Governor of Baalbeck-Hermel, Mr. Bachir Khodr, founder of LOST, Dr. […] Read more
As the Learning and Skills project continues to run in several areas of Baalbeck-Hermel, some youth are obtaining successful opportunities, due to the various trainings that are being offered to them through the project. Among those trainings is the Competency Based Skills (CBS) training, which aims at empowering youth and enhancing their skills through cognitive […] Read more