“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 the young governorate.
On Monday, April 30th, 2018, a “Young Diplomat” group of 26 members from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands rerouted their Lebanon visit to pay a special check-up on LOST. The group that was intrigued by what they heard of LOST and the belief the decision makers in the Kingdom of the Netherlands instilled in them arrived to Bednayel center at noon. The group sat with LOST Deputy-Director, Mr. Assem Chreif, where they discussed LOST’s vision and impact. In addition, Mr. Chreif explained the necessity of empowering international NGOs in the task of local development, and the importance of LOST’s partnership with the kingdom. Then, the group attended several classes and workshops that LOST organizes for youth, namely entrepreneurship and digital skills trainings, in cooperation with UNICEF.
