Ahmad Buzan, a 27-year-old Syrian refugee residing in Ersal is married with two children, who is responsible for supporting his wife, children, and his parents. Ahmad is a construction worker who works mainly in cement. The “construction season” is fading away and many are not constructing due to deteriorating economic situations. For that reason, Ahmad […] 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 the Lebanese Organization of Studies and Training (LOST) continues to run the Networks of Peace (NOP) project, in partnership with the Dutch Embassy, trainings are held in five targeted zones of Baalbeck-Hermel: Baalbeck, Hermel, Ein, Deir Ahmar, and Chmestar. The 3-year project aims to introduce a system of re-bridging society according to common needs, […] Read more
“Promoting Adolescent and Youth Empowerment and Engagement in Baalbeck through Learning and Skills”, a project that has been implemented over the years by the Lebanese Organization of Studies and Training (LOST), in partnership with UNICEF, provides youth with the opportunity to learn and create through several sub-programs that enhance their skills and promote creativity. […] Read more
“A woman is the full circle. Within her is the power to create, nurture, and transform”. To commemorate International Women’s Day on March 8th, 2017, women who participated in the Empowering Women to Lead project, supported by GIZ and the Lebanese Organization of Studies and Training (LOST) celebrated this day in eight of LOST’s branches.In […] Read more
“Creating Youth Lebanese and Syrian Role Models to promote Social Cohesion in Baalbeck,” a project launched by the Lebanese Organization of Studies and Training (LOST), in partnership with UNESCO, steps into its second phase of implementation. This project aims at empowering local NGOs through creating youth role models (15-21) on the basis of social cohesion. […] Read more
Live colorfully, let nature shine! Have you ever wondered how nature would look like without colors or light? No doubt that, without them, nature will lose its charm. To revive nature’s beauty and adorn it with non-fading colors, an eco-friendly lifestyle is absolutely the perfect way. This is the message carried by “Sorting from the […] Read more
During the third cycle of the Learning and Skills Program conducted by the Lebanese Organization for Studies and Training (LOST), which aims to strengthen youth and prepare them for their future, youth from the Youth-Led Initiatives (YLI), with the support of UNICEF, made some contributions that respond to the local developmental needs in several areas […] Read more
A barrage of white shirts flooding the streets, youth hand in hand marching forward, and Lebanese flags fluttering in the air; it is not only a marathon, it arises to a march of peace. Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, “Peace cannot be achieved through violence; it can only be attained through understanding.” Orienting from this […] 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
