Connecting For Neurodivergent Youth

Zati Lebanon Association participated in an international partnership-building activity in Finland, organized with the support of the Finnish National Agency for Education and the European Union. The event gathered 25 participants from various countries, representing national and regional NGOs working across youth, inclusion, education, and community development.

The gathering created a valuable space for exchange, learning, and connection among organizations committed to building more inclusive opportunities for young people, including neurodivergent youth and communities facing barriers to participation. Through interactive sessions, peer discussions, and networking activities, participants explored common challenges, shared good practices, and identified possibilities for future cooperation under European and international partnership frameworks.

For Zati Lebanon Association, the experience was an important opportunity to present its work in autism inclusion, mental health, psychosocial support, and community-based programming in Lebanon. It also opened new pathways to connect with like-minded organizations, exchange practical tools, and build partnerships that can support more inclusive, accessible, and sustainable initiatives for children, youth, caregivers, and communities.

This participation reflects Zati Lebanon Association’s commitment to strengthening cross-border collaboration, promoting inclusion, and contributing to a wider network of organizations working toward equity, wellbeing, and meaningful participation for all.