Through Agriculture We Grow! “Agriculture is our wisest pursuit, because it will in the end contribute most to real wealth, good morals, and happiness”. Thomas Jefferson was definitely aware of the importance of the agricultural sector when it comes... Read more
Food Security for All
Since 2019, the economic crisis has been worsening and the majority of Lebanese people have been suffering from its effects continuously. To counter the ramifications of this crisis on the vulnerable families, many internationally funded emergency re... Read more
Harris said “The whole purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows”. Imagine a community where we grow as individuals and as a society as whole. Education is the main cornerstone for that. It is the most powerful weapon. We cannot evolve wit... Read more
On March 2020, LOST launched the “Promoting Healthcare Services in Brital and Talia Healthcare Centers” in partnership with MEDAIR, and funded by the European Union. The main objective of the project was to improve the health of the population in and... Read more
Education, in its true sense, is helping individuals to be mature and free, and to blossom with love and hope. It is a fundamental and crucial right for every child, yet in times of conflict and disaster, it is often significantly disrupted, denying... Read more
“Giving Up is not an Option”
Weeks and months after the blast that hit the capital on August 4, 2020, citizens were still picking up pieces of glass and clearing wounds that left scars on humans and buildings as well. While these citizens were left with no answers to their griev... Read more
Community engagement is a vital part of many projects, and the benefits are well documented. This engagement moves in parallel with the volunteerism concept and matches highly with its principles. Unpaid volunteers are often the glue that holds a com... Read more
The Food for Assets project implemented by the Lebanese Organization for Studies and Training (LOST) in partnership with the World Food Program (WFP) was launched in March, 2020 and aims to rehabilitate and construct 4,092 meters of irrigation canals... Read more
“As a constructive member of society, we have a role to play. We are a living entity, we have a life and a role to play in society, and everyone is part of that. So we need to share the pain and continue to support real economies.” Piyush Gupta, CEO,... Read more
On Tuesday, August 4th, 2020, a massive explosion devastated the Lebanese capital, Beirut, causing widespread damage and casualties. Two blasts, which started at Beirut’s main port, have left at least 170 people dead, more than 6,000 injured, hundred... Read more