Fleeing their country from war and experiencing the hardships of being refugees were not the only crises affecting the Syrian refugees. The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic left a heavy burden on the Syrians as well, who were already facing economic hardships that hit Lebanon. Coinciding with Eid Al Fitr and for the sake of […] Read more
In cooperation with the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), the Forum for Development, Culture, and Dialogue organized a workshop titled “Citizenship and its Role in Promoting Democracy” at the UNIX Hall in Baalbeck, where a group of active youth in Baalbeck-Hermel participated. The workshop started with a speech by Dr. Abdel Nasser Solh, in […] Read more
The Lebanese Organization for Studies and Training (LOST) contributed to equipping the stadium of Al-Meshaal Sports Club in Bedneyel to become an accredited stadium for hosting the official matches in the Lebanon Futsal and Handball Championship by providing the necessary equipment. The management of the club expressed their gratitude to LOST, describing the day as […] Read more
The Lebanese Organization for Studies and Training (LOST), in cooperation with UNICEF and the municipality of Baalbeck carried out the first stage of cleaning the Baalbeck ruins and its surroundings. More than sixty young men and women participants in the “Skills for Active Youth” project carried out by LOST, in partnership with UNICEF participated in […] Read more
Students of the Electronic and Commercial Arts Center (ECC) of the Lebanese Organization for Studies and Training (LOST) took second place in the Robotics course, organized by the Lebanese International University (LIU) for Bekaa Institutes and Schools. The Electronic and Commercial center is a vocational institution which provides different majors to prepare students for future […] 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
The Lebanese Organization for Studies and Training (LOST), in partnership with Mentor Arabia, has been implementing the Youth Peer Mentorship program, which aims to provide support to vulnerable youth in order to facilitate their transition to work stage and empower them to make healthy choices and informed career decisions. This project was implemented through providing […] 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
17-year-old Ibrahim Zohori had little to no hope that one day he would serve his family financially after all the misery they went through after leaving Syrian Kseir to reside in Wadi El Hosen, Arsal. Being the eldest male child from a family of six with an elder sister (18 years), two younger brothers, and […] Read more
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
