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
“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
“Step towards Municipal Elections” a LOST Program funded by The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Lebanon is in its third cycle, with every cycle reflecting a growth in participation and success. Now participating in the program are women from the regions of Deir el Ahmar, Kasr, Hawsh L Rafeka and Ein. […] Read more
Labeled by many as one of LOST’s jewel innovations “A Step towards Municipal Elections” is a pioneer project that sets the standards of civil service. In closer inspection the project is a model of social restructuring which empowers women and encourages them to presume their roles as leaders in society. The project, very generously sponsored by the Embassy of the Netherlands, reaches out to 300 women in 14 different areas in Baalbeck-Hermel area... Read more
The Lebanese Organization of Studies and Training has concluded “The Academy of Women”, a project funded by the embassy of Netherlands, with a festivity celebrating the success of its program at Tammouz Hall- Baalbeck on June 06, 2012 in the presence of the Head of Baalbeck Municipality Mr. Hamad Hasan, the touristic development manager in the Ministry of Tourism Mrs. Mona fares, Dr. Ramy Lakkis the director and founder of LOST, in addition to se... Read more
LOST organized a seminar entitled: “The Participation of Women in Political Issues” delivered by Dr. Ramy Lakkis the president of LOST- Baalbeck center from 21st February till 28 February /2013, as part of the Academy of Women’s rights funded by the Embassy of the Kingdom of Netherlands in Lebanon, the workshop was based on activating […] Read more











