The Lebanese Organization for Studies and Training (LOST), in partnership with Malala Fund, and under the auspices of the Minister of Education and Higher Education, Dr. Abbas Halabi launched solar energy systems in six public secondary schools in Baalbeck-Hermel as part of the “Empowering Girls through Education (EGE)” project. The initiatives were implemented to provide […] Read more
Funded by the German government, the Kingdom of Netherlands and UK Aid, the Skills 2019 is a program implemented in partnership between UNICEF and the Lebanese Organization for Studies and Training (LOST). This program aims to empower youth and create an atmosphere of social cohesion between the Lebanese residents and Syrian refugees. Through its various […] Read more
In partnership with Humanity & Inclusion (HI), the Lebanese Organization for Studies and Training (LOST) began implementing a program aimed at reducing the threat posed by mines, ERW, and IEDs to the population living in Baalbeck-Hermel. The project will take place in Baalbeck-Hermel Province (Ersal, Qaa, Ein, Fakeha, Ras Baalbeck, and Labwe). Handicap International is […] Read more
To the world, you may be just a teacher, but to your students, you are a “hero”. The Lebanese Organization for Studies and Training (LOST), in partnership with War Child Holland launched the project, “Building Vocational Capacity through Skills Development of Vocational and Non-Formal Teachers”, funded by Nuffic. This project aims to enhance the capacities […] Read more
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world,” as Nelson Mandela once said. If only education was able to permanently abolish weapons used in the creation of wars, shattering of families, and dumping of youth dreams and aspirations. Reviving the will of life and change in youth is a […] Read more
This is a story about the struggles of a young child named Mustafa Malek Mohammed. Mustafa is a 10-year-old Syrian boy who has experienced things no adult can handle. About three years ago, Mustafa was studying in a school in Syria, living a normal life like any other child his age, until one day his […] Read more
As most people have heard the famous sayings “education is the key to success” or “when opportunity knocks your door, answer it”. For young Hassan Rifai, this was the case, where his story of hope began. Seeing how difficult it is to find a job in Baalbeck-Hermel, especially without the proper skills set, Hassan, a […] Read more
It is very essential for members of a mixed society to integrate with one another and emerge in discussions of different topics that have an effect on economy, security, education, and social stability. That is what 20 youth and their 5 trainers are doing every Friday, where they initiate a 5-hour bicycle ride in the […] Read more
They are more than just standards. They got a mission and a vision that would greatly contribute to human prosperity. SPHERE standards are not only rules. They should be a lifestyle, for they hold an importance on the well-being of a human. Established in 1997, the Sphere project became a leading supporter of humanitarian standards […] Read more
January 20th, 2017, a delegation from UNICEF Thailand and Lebanon, along with a Thai TV crew, paid a visit to the informal settlement (IS) of Howsh Rafiqa in Baalbeck–Hermel region. The purpose of this visit, which was organized by the Lebanese Organization of Studies and Training (LOST), was to check on the living conditions of […] Read more
