LOST, committed in its mission to support Lebanon’s most vulnerable communities through complex efforts, remains firm in its obligation to preserving the dignity and welfare of its people, collaborating closely with various stakeholders. Among these achievements, the WASH project made possible through the funding provided by UNICEF. This project has been a lifeline, supplying critical […] Read more
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
The third session of the campaign “Partners in Facing the Living Crisis” was conducted by the Lebanese Organization for Studies and Training (LOST) under the title “Solid Waste Management: The Role of Municipalities and Municipal Unions.” The meeting was attended by the Minister of Environment, Dr. Nasser Yassin. LOST’s founder, Dr. Ramy Lakkis, spoke about […] 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
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 surrounding the villages of Talia and Brital. This was accomplished by increasing their awareness […] 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 millions of girls and boys the opportunity to have a quality safe […] Read more
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 grievances and questions, LOST in partnership with WHH has already begun […] 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, hundreds reported missing, and many families left without shelter. This explosion has been described as the biggest in […] Read more
Within the Women’s Platform to Lead (WPL) project, implemented by the Lebanese Organization for Studies and Training (LOST), in cooperation with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, the “Women’s Platform to Lead” forum was established, consisting of about 300 women. The goal of WPL is to promote the culture of women’s participation in political and social […] Read more
As part of its efforts to provide winter support to needy families, and for the fifth year in a row, LOST continues to provide assistance in the form of in-kind donations that are delivered to underprivileged people across Baalbeck, regardless of their nationalities or religious backgrounds. This campaign has succeeded to collect 60 bags of […] Read more
