The Lebanese Organization of Studies and Training

The Impact of Humanitarian Programs on the local community

In Baalbeck-Hermel

AGENDA

9:00 -10:00      Registration and Welcoming

10:00 -10:30    Introductory Speeches:

The Lebanese Organization of Studies and Training:  Dr. Ramy Lakkis
The Embassy of the Netherlands: Mr. Jacco Bos
Forum Civil Peace Service (forum ZFD):  Miss Jule Petra Schultz

10:30 – 11:30    Impact of Humanitarian Programs on social realities

Social Cohesion and Peace Building :   Ayman Rifai (Sheik), Mufti of Baalbeck-Hermel
Security : Hasanain Karsifi (Major), Head of the Lebanese General Security, Bekaa Regional Department
Civil Society, Women, and Youth:    Abbas Shamas (PhD), Social Activist
Open Discussion (Q&A)

11:30 – 11:45                                                          Coffee break

11:45 – 13:00    Health, Education, Livelihood and Municipal  services

Health Services : Ismail Sukkariyye (MD), Chairman of National Health Committee
Education :  Lamia Husaini, Head of Education Department in Baalbeck-Hermel, MEHE
Municipal Services:   Haitham Yahfufi, Head of Municipal Affairs in Bekaa, Amal Movement
Livelihood                                                                    TBD
Open Discussion (Q&A)

13:00 – 13:45   Lunch

13:45 – 15:00    Round Table Discussions

15:00 -15:30      Announcing Recommendations

Date:  Thursday, June 26, 2014 at 9:00 am

Venue: Tammouz Hall– Baalbeck, Ras El Ein Street, Lakkis Bldg.

Simultaneous interpretation will be provided in Arabic and English

This conference aims at assessing the intervention of International Humanitarian Programs and tackling its impact on Security, Infrastructure, Livelihood, Education, Youth and Local NGOs, Health, and Social cohesion and peace building in Baalbeck-Hermel region.
Voicing the growing concerns among the Lebanese Community and international stakeholders alike and strengthening the level of coordination between them, the conference creates an open and positive dialogue between local and international stakeholders to capitalize on best practices and suggest feasible recommendations for future intervention where the local community perspective is highlighted and INGO operation is channeled.