“Share your Medicine” (SYM) campaign launched by Baalbeck-Hermel Governor, Bachir Khodor, in giving new hope to patients in Lebanon. The crisis of medicine shortage is simmering in the country, and time is not in favor of the increasing number of vulnerabilities. The Lebanese Organization for Studies and Training (LOST) is continuing its participation in the campaign […] Read more
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 to developing a country’s economy. For decades, Lebanon, and the Baalbek-Hermel area in particular was very […] 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
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
Youth nowadays are far more educated and aware of the world they live in than ever. They seek everything that’s new, challenging, and that gets them to unlock achievements. After a 5-year experience in the domain of youth programs, UNICEF and the Lebanese Organization for Studies and Training (LOST) adjusted the “Skills for Active Youth […] Read more
“Deeds of giving are the foundations of the world”, and such is the approach of the kingdom of the Netherlands towards the area of Baalbeck–Hermel. The kingdom has supported and continues to support several initiatives in the area, mainly through the Lebanese Organization for Studies and Training (LOST), emphasizing its belief in development cooperation of […] Read more
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
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
Most people walk through life taking the simplest things for granted without appreciating, or even considering the idea that what some regard as basic necessities/rights aren’t so basic. As a matter of fact, they are a struggle for others to achieve. Ali Sharaf, a 20-year-old Lebanese male from Baalbeck, is an example of this concept. […] Read more
The Lebanese Organization for Studies and Training (LOST) organized a conference entitled “The Role of Tourism and Culture in Promoting Civil Peace”, in cooperation with the French Embassy, which was attended by a number of active personalities and representatives of international organizations. Dr. Ramy Lakkis delivered a speech in which he presented the reality of […] Read more
