List of all activities by The Lebanese Organization for Studies and Training.
In one of Lebanon’s most economically marginalized regions, prolonged economic collapse, market monopolization and rising unemployment have left entire communities struggling to secure dignified livelihoods. In Baalbek-Hermel, these pressures are compounded by weak infrastructure, limited job opportunities and heavy dependence on external supply chains. Against this backdrop, The Lebanese Organization for Studies and Training (LOST) […] Read more
“In Baalbek, assistance is not simply delivered. It is experienced as empowerment.” Against the backdrop of deepening economic hardship across Baalbek Governorate, The Lebanese Organization for Studies and Training (LOST), with the support of the Canadian Foodgrains Bank and in partnership with the Mennonite Central Committee (MCC), is implementing a response that goes beyond traditional […] Read more
“Protecting the environment is not an isolated action. It is a collective responsibility and a shared future.” Environmental sustainability is a cross-cutting priority woven throughout the work of The Lebanese Organization for Studies and Training (LOST). From awareness-raising and community mobilization to sustainable agriculture and local governance, environmental preservation is approached not as a standalone […] Read more
“Food is never just food. It is livelihoods, dignity and resilience, if we protect its value.” In a country where food insecurity, economic collapse and repeated shocks have reshaped everyday life, protecting the value of what farmers grow has never been more urgent. Lebanon is facing one of the deepest socioeconomic crises in its modern […] Read more
“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.” This belief is not just a quote, but it reflects how The Lebanese Organization for Studies and Training (LOST) has worked alongside communities since 1998. Through years of economic hardship, political instability and social strain, LOST has remained committed to […] Read more
In 2023, the Lebanese Organization for Studies and Training (LOST), with funding from Room to Read, launched a nationwide initiative through its Non-Formal Education program, successfully establishing 15 libraries and 125 reading corners across Lebanon. This achievement was part of a long-term, sustainable strategy to promote literacy and foster inclusive learning environments, particularly for children […] Read more
The Accessible Water Services project funded by OCHA in partnership with Relief International , aims at addressing and supporting Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene in Baalbeck El Hermel and Beqaa regions. January and February Strikes: → Over 800 beneficiaries received Hygiene kits designed to suit all family members ensuring appropriateness to gender-specific requirements. → Hygiene promotion and […] Read more
Warsha project, funded by the Canadian Fund for Local Initiatives, is impacting Baalbeck El Hermel and the Bekaa governorates. This initiative promotes gender equality, peace, and security by stimulating inclusive, gender-sensitive and peace-focused practices among local security forces while equipping Lebanese and Syrian young women with the skills to pursue careers in car mechanics; a […] Read more
