Becoming an annual tradition, the Lebanese Organization for Studies and Training (LOST) organized a major fair in Baalbek on Wednesday, the 24th of October, 2018 at Tammouz Hall, in partnership with UNICEF. This event aims to introduce the secondary schools’ students to the different majors offered by Bekaa university branches.This fair has always been a […] Read more
Through the various programs which UNICEF and the Lebanese Organization for Studies and Training (LOST) have implemented together, the “Skills for Active Youth” program has lasted the longest and provided services to the largest number of Lebanese and Syrian youth beneficiaries along a period of 5 consecutive years. “Skills for Active Youth” is directed towards […] 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, with the support of the Dutch Embassy in Lebanon, launched a project entitled “Strengthening Democratic Values and Practices in Baalbeck-Hermel” in the presence of mayors, municipal members, and social figures. The objective of this project is to enhance the level of democracy in Baalbeck-Hermel region, by strengthening the […] Read more
“There is no such thing as “away.” When you throw anything away, it must go somewhere.” You may think it is just a saying but no; it is a whole mentality. Have we ever thought about where our wastes go? We must keep in mind that what goes around comes around- even garbage! To get […] Read more
The Lebanese Organization of Studies and Training distribute sheep to needy families in Baalbek, Bednayel, Hawsh el Rafqa and Hermel. The sheep distribution is part of LOST’s partnership with Mennonite Central Committee in an initiative called Food Security for Vulnerable Families. A total of forty families, ten from each area mentioned above, received a sheep […] Read more
February 24th, 2016 Fully aware of the deteriorating economic status in Beqaa region, especially after the huge Syrian influx since 2011, the German ambassador “Martin Hoth” accepted LOST’s invitation to visit the region to meet with local municipality members and mayors to discuss tangible problems faced. On February 24th 2016 Mr. Hoth visited Bednayel area […] Read more
On March 5th, 2015, the Lebanese Organization of Studies and Training (LOST) hosted the German ambassador in Lebanon Christian Clages at its offices in Bednayel. The visit aimed at introducing his Excellency and his team to LOST and its projects, getting in-depth knowledge about LOSTs partnerships with forum ZFD, one of the world’s leading German […] Read more
LOST has launched a new project titled “Promoting Women’s role in Participatory Budgeting”, in its four branches: Baalbek, Bednayel, Hermel and Ein. The main objectives of the project are to train 60 women from (Baalbek, Nabi Othman, Hawch el Rafka, Hermel) on municipal work and advocacy techniques and enable them to utilize the knowledge and […] Read more











