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Training sessions in Volunteer Management, Corporate Volunteering, and School Volunteer and Community Service Programs will be offered in Lebanon by the Learning to CARE Institute between May 18 and June 13. Through these training sessions you can learn how to improve existing programs and develop new ones that are strong, effective and beneficial to all involved. To express your interest and preferences, complete the Interest Form no later than May 8 at www.learningtocare.com/interestform. This will give you the opportunity to state the days and times that suit you best. It also offers your...

Launching Crowd-funding Campaign for “Flying Gardens” Project - Youth volunteers from UTOPIA Organization launch a crowd-funding campaign for their community development project, “Flying Gardens” in Tabbaneh, Tripoli - Tripoli, Lebanon, April 20– Youth volunteers from UTOPIA Organization in Tripoli launched a crowd-funding campaign early April on ZOOMAAL, a crowd-funding platform that makes it easy for innovators in the Arab world to get their work funded. The campaign aims to mobilize funds needed to implement their community development project, “Flying Gardens”. The project entitles...

Besme Group paid a visit to the South Lebanese village of Hebbarieh on 03 April 2015. After the Besme Aid 2015, which took place in January 2015 and aimed at distributing relief supplies to Lebanese locals and Syrian refugees, Besme Group has been committed to contributing at the socio-cultural and socio-economic development of the region. To this end, in March 2015, Besme Group appointed a South Lebanon Coordinator in order to reach reliable information, which will lead itself to be more active in the region. During this visit, Besme Group had a warm welcome from the villagers, which was...

MARCH is happy to share with you its legal hotline. 70 235 463is a number that internet users in Lebanon can contact should they be called in to the Cybercrime and Intellectual Property Rights Bureau for questioning. Lebanon’s Cybercrime Bureau is responsible for investigating serious cybercrimes, including cyber-terrorism and theft, but it also investigates cases of free expression on the internet. In its interactions with Lebanese bloggers, activists, and regular social media users, the Bureau has used unfair and underhanded tactics to bring individuals in for questioning and to gather...

يسرّ جمعية "مارش" الإعلان عن إطلاق "خطها الساخن". بواسطة هذا الرقم 70 235 463 يمكن لأي مستخدم إنترنت في لبنان، الإستفادة من المشورة القانونية المجانية فيما لو تعرّض لأي استدعاء أو استجواب من قبل مكتب "مكافحة جرائم المعلوماتية وحماية الملكية الفكرية". إن "مكتب مكافحة جرائم المعلوماتية" مكلّف بالتحقيق في الجرائم الإلكترونية والرقمية الخطيرة بما فيها تلك المتعلقة بالإرهاب أو النصب الإلكتروني هذا إضافة الى أي مسألة متعلّقة بحرية التعبير على الإنترنت. وهنا تلفت "مارش" إلى أن طرق تعاطي المكتب مع المدونين اللبنانيين والنشطاء أو حتى مع مستخدمي الشبكة ومواقع التواصل الاجتماعي العاديين ، يمكن وصفها...

In the first week of March Besme Co. and Alwake3 Cultural and Social Association concluded a partnership agreement. According to this agreement Besme and Alwake3 will be partners in distributing the health insurance cards for needy people, in cooperation with UFA insurance company. Aiming at securing the Lebanese citizens’ rights to receive medical and health services. Besme will distribute health insurance cards to 100 people, which are non-insured citizens between the ages of 18-45 in Beirut and Akkar. Besme is planning to increase the number of insurance card holders in order to expand...

Besme group visited Ein El-Hilweh Camp with support of Nashet Association to observe the situation in the camp and find out the needs of people in there. Thanks to Mr. Zafer Al-Khateeb, General Director of Nashet, Besme was received very warmly in the camp. With his efforts, Besme team had meetings with the ‘Popular Committee’ and the ‘Committee of Palestinian Refugees’ by which Besme had been briefed with the current situation in camps and negotiated on the cooperation opportunities to help people in need.

Besme Group have been donated with a land by Mr. Yassin Youssef at the heart of the Hebbarieh/Hasbaya on which there is a plan to build a Condolence House. We are working on this project to provide the villagers with a nicely built multi-purpose social facility, in which training programs and conferences might also be held.

Yemeni Minister of Human Rights Izzeddin Asbahi paid a visit to Besme office in the second week of February. Being honored with Mr. Minister’s visit, Besme staff was glad to receive information on the current situation and to hear his opinions about recent events in Yemen. As the director of Human Rights Information and Training Center (HRITC), Mr.Asbahi also discussed the humanitarian assistance opportunities for Yemeni people with Besme team. He emphasized the importance of educating youth on human rights and expressed his willingness to work with Besme Group on this issue together.

The Middle East Partnership Initiative - Lebanon Alumni Association (MEPI - LAA), held its annual Ordinary General Assembly at La Cigale Hotel, Zalka during which a new Executive Committee was elected for the period of 2014-2017. The meeting was an opportunity for the outgoing President Ramzi El Hajj to discuss the work and achievements done by the outgoing Executive Committee during the 2011 -2014 term and to announce the uncontested winning of the members of the new Executive Committee who introduced themselves and shared their future vision with the Alumni. The General Assembly approved...

Besme Co., a non-profit company based in Beirut, provided the families living in South Lebanon with some pack of relief supply. On 14 January 2015, the company distributed a total of 10.000 liters of fuel oil, 320 blankets and 1000 Maggi packet soup to the people in the region of Hasbaya Al-Arkoub. Under the name of Besme Aid, a total of 900 families benefited from the aid. While each of 500 families received 20 liters of fuel oil, other 400 families were given blankets and soups. The aid aimed at easing the life of both local villagers and Syrian refugees, who have been experiencing severe...

(بيروت، في١٤ كانون الثاني ٢٠١٥ ) بعد إطلاق مشروع "رسم خرائط وتحليل النزاعات" في شهر أيلول ٢٠١٤، بتمويل من الحكومة البريطانية وصندوق إنعاش لبنان، أصدرت منظمة "دعم لبنان" (Lebanon Support) بالتعاون مع "مشروع بناء السلام في لبنان" التابع لبرنامج الأمم المتحدة الإنمائي تقرير تحليل النزاع، الأول من مجموعة تقارير، تحت عنوان "بين علاقات الزبائنية المحلية والأمننة :سياق النزاع في منطقة البقاع"، وذلك يوم الثلاثاء في 13 كانون الثاني ٢٠١٥ في مكتب منظمة "دعم لبنان". وقد تم عرض محتوى التقرير خلال الجلسة وتبادل المشاركون الآراء والإقتراحات حول التقرير كما تم استعراض خرائط تحليل النزاع الموجودة على موقع...

The Institut Libanais de Développement Economique et Social - ILDES has received a grant from the European Union through the European Commission to mitigate the impact of the Syrian crisis on Lebanon and intends to apply part of the funds to cover eligible payments under the contract for the REHABILITATION OF THE PRIMARY IRRIGATION CHANNEL – QAA – BAALBECK - LEBANON. The Institut Libanais de Développement Economique et Social - ILDES as executing agency for and on behalf of the European Commission as Employer under the Contract ENPI/2013/323-957 invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for...

تنظم جمعية مهرجان الصورة - ذاكرة بالتعاون مع برنامج الأمم المتحدة الإنمائي (UNDP) و دار المصور دورة تدريبية على تصوير الفيديو و المونتاج وذلك لمدة ثلاثة أشهر في بلدة المنصورة، البقاع الغربي. يأتي هذا التدريب في إطار مشروع يهدف إلى إنتاج أفلام قصيرة عن واقع مجتمع اللجوء السوري في لبنان و المجتمع اللبناني المضيف. الدعوة موجهة للشبان والشابات اللبنانيين و السوريين من عمر 18 إلى 25 سنة. للمزيد من المعلومات والاتصال: 01-373347 03-233374 71-236627 Zakira12@gmail.com

Press Release For immediate release November 25, 2014 Today, Wednesday, ABAAD is launching its national campaign under the above slogan. This year’s campaign slogan carries ample weight. Its message holds concrete dimensions in the efforts to end violence against women and girls in Lebanon. The message defines “responsibility.” It strips “violence” of all “social privileges” related to it, especially the patriarchal domination of men over women. It sets indicators to eliminate violence through endorsing a commitment to the necessity of putting a stop to said violence; it therefore sets a...

NEW YORK, USA – Women peace activists are at the heart of the recent events in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA); using innovative strategies for implementing a Women, Peace & Security agenda while facing multiple challenges of a rapidly changing society. During the panel discussion “Amplifying the Voices of Women in the MENA Region”, women peace activists from the MENA region expanded on the challenges and opportunities of implementing UN Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325. The panel discussion was organized for the occasion of the 14th anniversary of UNSCR 1325 by the Women...

وقّعت "الشبكة اللبنانية للتنمية" (LDN) على مذكرة تفاهم مع "مركز الحياة لتنمية المجتمع المدني" في الأردن من أجل التعاون في عدد من المجالات. هدَفت المذكرة الى تأسيس شراكة بين المنظمتين ضمن نطاق واسع من الأنشطة في خدمة المجتمع المدني في كل من لبنان، الأردن والمنطقة العربية. ووفقاً للإتفاقية، سيتم وضع خطة عمل للتعاون المتبادل ما بين الطرفين من أجل تقديم سلسلة من المشاريع. كما تشمل النشاطات محاوراً عدة مثل بناء القدرات، المناصرة وتنظيم الحملات، التدريب والأبحاث، المشاركة السياسية وبرامج التوعية، فضلا عن تعزيز دور التربية المدنية وتمكين المرأة ونشر ثقافة حقوق الإنسان.

On 12/10/2014, and Under the patronage of His Excellency the Minister of Agriculture Mr. Akram Shihayeb, the local economic development agency in south Lebanon (LEDA-SL) had launched its work in south Lebanon in a special ceremony that was held in Imam Sader foundation premise in Tyre city. The launching ceremony included throwing the following speeches: 1- Welcome speech from Imama Sader foundation by the general manger Mr. Najad Sharafeddine on the behalf of the president Mrs. Rabab EL-Sader. 2- LEDA-SL speech by the president Mr. Ali Daoud. 3- CDR speech by Miss Amal Karaki, on...

It is with great sadness that we mourn the loss of Bassem Chit, a pillar of Lebanon Support’s team, an activist, and above all a dear friend. In honor of Bassem, Lebanon Support, the Lebanese Labor Watch, and Zoukak Theatre Company & Cultural Association Will be commemorating him and celebrating his life and work On Tuesday 7 October, between 3pm and 8pm At Lebanon Support’s and the Lebanese Labor Watch's office, in Adlieh, Najib Azouri st, Shaghouri bldg, 3rd floor. (Follow this link for the map) بمزيد من الأسى تنعي جمعية دعم لبنان العضو الأساسي في فريق عملها والمناضل والصديق العزيز باسم...

Around 40 directors of Public TVET Schools, Institutes and IPNETs coming from all over Lebanon participated in the training workshops on “Processes of Communication with Staff and Students” which were provided by Rouba Fares, 'Capacity Building' Coordinator at the Lebanese Development Network (LDN). The workshops were intended to equip participants with more proficiency on how to enhance their communications skills and interact successfully in the many different situations encountered in the workplace. The Lebanese – German Program "Promotion of Vocational Education and Small and Medium...