Lebanon

Lebanese Heritage Foundation

National Network
Lebanon
Address

Kaslik
Jounieh
Lebanon

Telephone
03490454
E-Mail
info@lhf.org
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2011
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Heritage
  3. Innovation and Entrepreneurship
  4. International/Cultural relations
  5. Research
General Information

The Association is composed of two bodies: the Administrative Committee and the General Assembly. The Administrative Committee represents and runs the Association as per its regulations and in keeping with the laws in force. The tasks and powers of each body are defined within the rules of procedure.
The financial resources of the Association are derived from:
1. The subscriptions paid by members.
2. Government aid.
3. Donations, grants, and bequests.
The funds of the Association are spent to further its purposes.

Mission and Objectives

The Lebanese Heritage Foundation was established in the Republic of Lebanon as a non-political and non-profit association. Main Objectives:
- The development of research activities.
- Cultural exchanges.
- The collection of ancient and historical books, publications, documents, and encyclopedias.
- The organization and administration of cultural exhibitions.
- The regular organization of sessions and lectures that shed light on Lebanon’s heritage and history.
- The preparation and distribution of local and international booklets and advertising campaigns to promote the aforementioned project.
- Organizing debates and seminars on public policies in Lebanon and the Region.

Main Projects / Activities

organizing local and international seminars, symposiums, and scientific conferences as well as educational sessions; publishing periodical and non-periodical bulletins and printed materials that promote the purposes and goals of the Association; documenting information, exchanging local and international expertise, and preparing applied and scientific studies; designing development projects in the aforementioned areas; using audiovisual media; bolstering various production sectors with local and international expertise and supervising the implementation of such activities in cooperation and coordination with various private sectors, the competent official authorities, syndicates, specialized associations, universities, media outlets, and international organizations.

Contact (1) Full Name
Elie Elias
Job Title
University Professor
Head of the organisation
Fr. Joseph Moukazel

Lebanese National Commission for UNESCO (LNCU)

National Network
Lebanon
Address

UNESCO Palace, 2nd floor
Beirut 1103
Lebanon

Telephone
009611801209
E-Mail
z.elhage@lncu.org
E-Mail (2)
h.nashabe@lncu.org
Organisation Type
Other
Year of Establishment
1948
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Environment/Sustainable development
  3. Heritage
  4. Human rights
  5. International/Cultural relations
  6. Youth and education
General Information

The Lebanese National Commission for UNESCO is a national body that liaises between the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as well as the Arab League Educational Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO) and the Anna Lindh Euro-Mediterranean Foundation for the Dialogue between Cultures (ALF) on one side, and the Lebanese government and the Lebanese civil society on the other side, in the areas of education, science, culture, communication and information.

In assuming the roles of liaison, consultation, and communication, also mobilizing and coordinating partnerships with the civil society, the Lebanese National Commission renders substantial contributions to the implementation of UNESCO, ALECSO and ALF programs and to the dissemination of their values and objectives.

Mission and Objectives

The Lebanese National Commission assumes four major tasks, which are the outcomes of its "purposes" and "functions" as specified by its statutes and as defined by UNESCO's Constitution (Article VII) and Charter of National Commissions. An advisory role, to advise the various national ministerial departments, as well as the national agencies, institutions and organizations on all matters relating to UNESCO and ALECSO and their respective programs. A liaison role, to serve as a liaison agency between the National bodies concerned with the spheres of Education, Sciences, Culture and information on one hand, and UNESCO and ALECSO on the other. An information role, to publicize the mission and work of UNESCO as well as ALECSO, disseminating their values and promoting awareness of issues that they deal with. An execution role under which it is associated, on behalf of its member state, in the formulation, execution and evaluation of UNESCO and ALECSO programs and budgets.

Main Projects / Activities

One of the major activities of the Commission is to organize and conduct conferences, seminars and workshops in the fields of education, science, culture and information. The Commission organizes ceremonial activities relevant to its area of concern and participates in the periodic book exhibitions. The Commission is the only authority responsible for coordinating of the UNESCO Associated Schools network and UNESCO Clubs.

Contact (1) Full Name
Hiba Nashabe
Job Title
Secretary General and Head of the Lebanese Network
Head of the organisation
Hiba Nashabe / Zeina El-Hage
Contact (2) Full Name
Zeina El-Hage
Job Title (2)
Network Coordinator

Lebanese Social Responsibility

National Network
Lebanon
Address

Centre Touma, First Floor - Voie 13 - Jbeil - Mount Lebanon - Lebanon
Jbeil Byblos 4325
Lebanon

Telephone
+96181189840
E-Mail
info@lsr-lb.org
E-Mail (2)
eliezeidan@lsr-lb.org
E-Mail (3)
pierre.frem@lsr-lb.org
E-Mail (4)
accounting@lsr-lb.org
Mobile Phone
+96176169293
Mobile Phone (other)
+96176596036
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2015
Fields of Activity
  1. Youth and education
General Information

The organization operates with a core team of 7 staff members and collaborates with 227 volunteers and partners, including UNODC, Terre des hommes Italy, Association du Foyer de l'Enfant Libanais, Municipalities of Jbeil and Amchit, among others. The annual budget is approximately $32,000, sourced from private donors and project-based funding. Activities primarily focus on capacity building through partnerships with GIZ, Abaad, Adyan, and other institutions. The organization emphasizes youth development, leading various projects and training initiatives. Key partners in their projects include the United Nations Office for Drugs and Crimes, the American University of Beirut, ACTED and a dozen of Municipalities in Jbeil and keserwan districts.

Mission and Objectives

Our Mission:

1. Ensure protection and provide assistance to vulnerable populations through sustainable solutions.

2. Contribute to developing society through advocating, supporting and empowering its youth.

3. Enhance national and local capacities by empowering them to create lasting change in their own lives and communities.

Main Projects / Activities

Lebanese Social Responsibility (LSR) has been actively engaged in diverse sectors such as education, protection, and livelihood. As a youth-based and youth-led organization, our commitment is to empower young individuals. Currently, we are managing four ongoing projects, including "EBTISAMA 1," a protection initiative with psychosocial support (PSS activities for 420 children). Additionally, we are working on two projects in collaboration with the United Nations Office for Drugs and Crimes (UNODC): the "Bus Project" and "Line Up Live Up" (attached below is an activity report as an example). Furthermore, LSR is involved in a project supported by AUB NGOI and ACTED aimed at the digitization of LSR. attached bellow a presentation of LSR, an activity report of LuLu program and the narrative annual report of 2023.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

Lebanese Social Responsibility (LSR) is eager to contribute meaningfully to the Anna Lindh Network in our country. Our organization is dedicated to empowering youth and fostering social responsibility, aligning with the network's values of promoting dialogue and understanding among diverse cultures. LSR can contribute by actively participating in network events, workshops, and initiatives that aim to bridge cultural gaps and enhance collaboration. Our expertise in youth development allows us to organize and engage in activities that encourage intercultural dialogue, fostering a sense of unity and shared understanding. Additionally, LSR can contribute valuable insights from our ongoing projects, such as EBTISAMA 1 and collaborations with UNODC, showcasing successful models of community engagement and social impact. Through our commitment to social responsibility, LSR seeks to be a proactive and dedicated partner within the Anna Lindh Network, working towards shared goals of cultural exchange and mutual understanding.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

Lebanese Social Responsibility (LSR) seeks to join the Anna Lindh Foundation (ALF) Network to actively contribute to and benefit from a dynamic platform dedicated to intercultural dialogue and collaboration. ALF's mission aligns with LSR's core values of promoting social responsibility and empowering youth. By becoming a part of the ALF Network, LSR aims to broaden its cultural horizons, fostering connections with like-minded organizations and individuals committed to creating positive social change. This collaboration provides an invaluable opportunity for LSR to share its experiences, best practices, and successful models of community engagement on an international scale. Joining the ALF Network will enable LSR to enhance its impact, learn from diverse perspectives, and collectively work towards building more inclusive and culturally harmonious communities.

Contact (1) Full Name
Elie Habib Zeidan
Job Title
Executive Director
Head of the organisation
Pierre Daher Frem
Contact (2) Full Name
Pierre Daher Frem
Job Title (2)
President

Lebanese society-DEVA (Aid & Development)

National Network
Lebanon
Address

Mreijat- Municipality street- Floor -1, Zahle-Bekaa
Zahle
Lebanon

Telephone
00961 3 398977
E-Mail
genevieve.machaalany@hotmail.co.uk
E-Mail (2)
genevieve.machaalany@hotmail.com
Mobile Phone
00961 3 398977
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2011
Fields of Activity
  1. Human rights
General Information
President: Genevieve Machaalany Vice president:Dr. Roy Abi Jaoude Secretary: Joumana Sawwan, Treasurer: Mireille Machaalany, Legal consultant: Wissam Warde
Mission and Objectives

-Activate and enhance the role of women,children, families and persons with special needs within the society
-Develop citizenship,general culture and arts, and preserving heritage and environment
-promote for human rights and fight against domestic violence
-Agricultural and industrial development
-Raising awareness on Health and public safety

Main Projects / Activities

Still under development

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

By promoting the mission and objectives of the Anna Lindh foundation in regions far from the capital, which are usually seen as under developed regions, and which are in need of cultural projects to be able to explore the existing potentials to the maximum.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

-Since the Anna Lindh foundation would provide our organization with essential needs to be able to implement our projects.
-It will enable us to meet and work together with partners from among the Lebanese Network with whom our organization could implement its projects.
-The diversified fields that our organization works in could be of interest to the other network members who are implementing projects in accordance with the mission and objectives of the ALF

Contact (1) Full Name
Genevieve Machaalany
Head of the organisation
Genevieve Machaalany

Lebanese Spot light LSL

National Network
Lebanon
Address

Ain Mrayse Ibn SINA STREET
Center Moshakhas 3rd floor
Beirut
Lebanon

Telephone
70710188
E-Mail
aliomarali@lbspotlight.org
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2017
Fields of Activity
  1. Youth and education
General Information

In 2013, Lebanese Spotlight started as a community service project in public schools, as the founder of Lebanese Spotlight “Ali Omar Ali” is a Theater teacher there. Its primary focus was to empower students to become active community members. Over the years, this initiative thrived until 2016. This empowerment of the youth helped them take charge of creating a youth-led NGO in 2017. However, the turning point for Lebanese Spotlight came with the devastating blast that hit Beirut on August 4th of 2020. The explosion, which caused widespread destruction and loss of lives, led to a rush in the organization's activities. The youth involved with Lebanese Spotlight took a more active role on the ground, working tirelessly to provide aid and support to the affected communities. The youth not only showed resilience but also demonstrated the power of collective action and the potential of community-driven initiatives. The organization's growth and impact after the blast were an indication that such community service projects can have tremendous effects on inspiring young minds to become proactive changemakers in their society. With over 350 volunteers between the ages of 15 to 25, Lebanese Spotlight seems to have a significant and dedicated group of young individuals. The initiative's focus on building small communities is essential for fostering a sense of belonging and support among individuals, promoting cooperation and mutual aid. The commitment to protect children, guide youth, and engage families shows a holistic approach to addressing the needs of different age groups within society. This approach allows for a more comprehensive impact and ensures that all members of the community are involved in the organization's activities promoting social cohesion. By aligning its efforts with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for 2030, Lebanese Spotlight demonstrates a forward-thinking approach and a commitment to tackling significant global challenges. Prioritizing areas such as education, poverty alleviation, environmental sustainability, and fostering partnerships aligns the organization's objectives with broader global efforts for positive change. Lebanese Spotlight's success is a testament to the importance of empowering youth and providing them with opportunities to make a difference in their communities. By learning from their experiences and embracing their leadership roles, these young individuals continue to be a beacon of hope and positive change for Lebanon's future.

Mission and Objectives

In the near future, Lebanese Spotlight envisions a society where the youth stand at the forefront of positive transformation. Our vision includes vibrant communities of empowered individuals, armed with futuristic skills and a strong sense of purpose, who collaboratively address local and global challenges. Through innovative programs, partnerships, and projects, LSL aims to nurture a generation that not only envisions change but also leads the way toward a brighter, more sustainable future. Mission: • Ensure a positive change in our society • Equip youth with futuristic skills to adapt to the technological changes around them • Build a curriculum where it helps students in creating their own paths and discover their career opportunities • Create a space for self-discovery for youth whilst sharing experiences and meeting new people • Set up sustainable projects that support the Go Green movement (Eco-Friendly) • Implement entrepreneurship skill-upgrading programs • Empower and support youth to achieve their goals

Main Projects / Activities

The Lebanese Light Spot (LSL) Association was established in 2017 under the supervision of initiative number 1166. LSL is a youth initiative working on integrating community service in official secondary schools, private schools, and universities. It quickly evolved to become a gathering community with over 350 young men and women. The association aims to empower youth while building an inclusive community and fostering their initiatives. By promoting their leadership, communication, and innovation skills, while discouraging engagement in risky behaviors and leveraging their sense of citizenship. Our activities vary from managing community parks in Beirut through volunteering and raising awareness about human rights, conducting life skills workshops, and providing assistance to youth in accessing universities and specialized fields. LSL’s youth activated the “Mayel“ project to support the elderly at Mar Mikhael; an awareness program tackling sports, drugs, and professions. They created a development assistance call for underprivileged youth, an annual skills camp as well as environmental responsibility programs. We collaborated with World Vision on the Road to Peace project, with Dot Lebanon on digital education, and with Refuse on Ecosystem Restoration Programs, a 40-day environmental work program for 40 young men and women.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

Anna Linda's involvement will significantly contribute to our community in Lebanon, particularly among our youth, by fostering an understanding of diverse backgrounds and viewpoints. Her efforts will facilitate constructive dialogues, strategic planning for activities, and the execution of intercultural projects. By enhancing the comprehension of the youth's societal roles and harnessing creative ideas, our community will be better equipped to cultivate future leaders for peace and effective dialogue.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

Lebanese Spotlight is eager to collaborate with Anna Linda, aiming to provide our youth with a platform to engage with diverse backgrounds. Our objective is to pave the way for our youth and community members to not only gain insights but also to contribute positively. Furthermore, we recognize the potential benefits that Anna Linda's opportunities offer in terms of skill development, policy enhancement, and overall national progress. By becoming part of this initiative, we aspire to enable our youth to emerge as influential change leaders on both local and global fronts.

Contact (1) Full Name
Ali Omar Ali
Job Title
Founder of LSL
Head of the organisation
Ali Omar ALI
Contact (2) Full Name
Ziad Haydar
Job Title (2)
Public Relation

Lebanese Youth for Different Society (LYDS)

National Network
Lebanon
Address

308 El Mazraa, Zouriek street, Fares Bldg.
Beirut 1105
Lebanon

Telephone
+961-3-696482
E-Mail
hadijoubali@yahoo.com
E-Mail (2)
karenjoubali@yahoo.com
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2008
Fields of Activity
  1. Youth and education
General Information
Lebanese Youth for Different Society (LYDS) is a non-profit organization based in ‎Lebanon registered in Lebanon (registration NO 1866/2010). Our governance or decision-making process is: • LYDS organization believes in the importance of democratic governance in decision-making in any Organization. Therefore, we have periodic and monthly meetings for the governing body of LYDS to follow up the work files and approval of new projects and follow up the implementation of previous projects and make our decision democratically by voting, thus the majority decides. Moreover, we follow with our volunteers for a meeting once a month to vote on projects related to volunteerism like training workshops, representative delegations of the NGO, and many other organizational issues while following the same rule which is the majority decides. We are self-funded organisation while recieving support from international non governmental organizations working in fields related to our mission, objectives, and projects like the American islamic congress AIC and the united religous initiatives URI. We work on conducting seminars, lectures, workshops, summer camps, and conferences related to achieve our objectives. We have a team of ten professional journalists, professors, trainers, activists who our work for LYDS in addition to thirty youth volunteers who help us in our projects. لاننا نحن في منظمة  "ليدز" نؤمن بان التغيير الايجابي يقع على عاتق الشباب وعليهم تقع ‏مسؤولية البناء للمستقبل فقد كانوا دائما المستهدفين بالمشاريع والندوات واللقاءات والحوارات ‏والدورات التدريبية التي ننظمها والتي انطلقنا بها في العام 2010 وبهدف خلق جيل واع  ‏قادرعلى تحمل أعباء المسؤولية وقيادة المرحلة القادمة بشكل ايجابي والمساهمة  الفعالة في بناء ‏وطن تعددي يتسع لجميع ابناءه ، فيه يتساوى الجميع بعيدا عن الانتماء الديني والطائفي والمذهبي ‏و به تكون المواطنة هي الجوهر والاساس ووحدها التي تشكل تميزا .
Mission and Objectives

Mission
LYDS mission is to spread awareness among youths on pluralism, ‎democratic rule, interfaith dialogue, transparency, human rights education, gender ‎equality, and significance of reforms in Lebanese civil laws. We aim to gather ‎Lebanese, Arab, and Middle Eastern youths from all sects, religions, ethnics, and ‎cultures through non-formal activities and advocacy campaigns to engage them in ‎community services and self-empowerment.‎
Objectives
LYDS primary objective is to unite Youth by acting as the central communication ‎link for youth exchange and by providing them with opportunities for action to serve ‎their communities. Such endeavors will include coordinating development projects ‎and awareness campaigns to develop skills, capabilities, and knowledge of youths in ‎zones affected by wars, conflicts, and all kinds of discrimination. Furthermore, as an ‎organization with the interests of Lebanese Youth at heart, LYDS hopes to bring to ‎light the issues faced by Migrant Youths, helping to bridge the generation gap by ‎advocating mutual respect, understanding, and acceptance by all members of the ‎Lebanese community. Our motivation lies in the belief that only through unity will ‎the themes of humanity, cooperation and culture thrive all over the world.‎
Issues we deal with:

interfaith dialogue

diversity and pluralism

democratic rule

human rights

gender equality

Main Projects / Activities

من بعض المشاريع التي عملت وتعمل عليها منظمتنا
نتواصل لنتقارب
المشروع انطلق في العام 2010 عبر مؤتمر عقد في قصر الاونيسكو في بيروت والذي فيه تم الاعلان عن الانطلاق بمشاريع متواصلة تدفع باتجاه  الحوار والتواصل والتعاون بين الجيل الشاب بهدف نشر ثقافة التسامح  ‏واهمية العيش المشترك وقبول الآخرالمختلف كما وتوطيد اواصر المحبة بين ابناء الوطن الواحد ليسود السلام ‏وتتعمق معاني الديمقراطية ويتحق الاستقرار الذي كنا ومازلنا نتطلع اليه للنهوض بلبنان. ومنطقتنا والمتابعة كانت عبر مشاريع كثيرة تضمنت ورش عمل وحلقات تدريبية وندوات حوارية نذكر منها
‏"مفهوم الوسطية والاعتدال "(2010-2012)‏
اقامة ندوة حوارية بعنوان "مفهوم الوسطية والاعتدال "في الذكرى ال35 ‏للحرب اللبنانية وضمن مشروع "نتواصل لنتقارب"، بالتعاون مع النادي الثقافي العربي - الحمرا. تحدث فيها مفتي طرابلس والشمال الشيخ الدكتور مالك الشعار، الأب الدكتور يوسف مونس، ‏العلامة الشيخ هاني فحص، الشيخ سامي ابو المنى،الدكتور وليد عربيد وهدفت لشرح مفهوم الوسطية والاعتدال عبر وجهات نظر مختلفة
دينية ومدنية والدفع باتجاه تبني هذا المفهوم
انا شو ؟ ما تسأل(2013-2014) ‏
الإختلاف الديني ، المذهبي ،المناطقي ، السياسي ،الطبقي ، العرقي ‏
مش مهم ..... العطاء هو الاهم ‏‎ ‎
الشعار هو لحملة وطنية تضمنت العديد من النشاطات واستهدفت الشباب بكل تلاوينهم لتوعيتهم على ‏مخاطر الانعزال والتقوقع  وعلى اهمية التعاون والاتحاد بين كافة مكونات المجتمع وحثهم للانعتاق والتحرر من الموروثات الخاطئة ‏وبناء المستقبل انطلاقا من فكرة ان تميز الاخر بالنسبة لهم يجب ان يكون بناء على عطاءه ‏للمجتمع والوطن والانسانية وان لايشكل الانتماء الديني او المذهبي او العرقي اية عقبة في خدمة المجتمع والانسان.
الحب كيف نزرعه (2015)
ندوة حوارية تزامنت مع الذكرى ال 40 لانطلاقة الحرب اللبنانية ‏ اقيمت بالتعاون مع مركز حقوق الانسان في جامعة بيروت العربية ومشاركة عدد من متخرجي معهد الدراسات الإسلامية – المسيحية كلية العلوم الدينية في جامعة القديس يوسف والذين تم عرض فيلمهم التوعوي الفيلم الوثائقي "لانه انسان" وانطلاقا من شكل الحب والخير الذي  ظهر بالفيلم  طرحنا السؤال المرتبط بالندوة وهو " الحب ‏كيف نزرعه ؟ " على المشاركين بالندوة والذين قاموا  بطرح افكارهم حول الوسائل والافكار التي تساهم  في  انتاج  ‏تلك البذور التي تثمر حبا ينتصر على  الشر والكراهية  والحقد  وتساهم في نبذ العنف والتعصب ‏والتطرف على ان تتم الاستفادة من الافكار والطروحات للتاسيس لمشاريع مستقبلية  ينخرط  فيها  ‏من يرغب من الشباب‎
كمشة حب (2015-2016)
حملة وطنية
‏"كمشة حب" المفهوم والمعنى
الحب هنا يتعلق بالارض ، المكان الذي يقيم عليه الانسان ويشكل بالنسبة اليه وطن وفيه ‏مكان سكنه ورزقه وحياته وكرامته، والكمشة هي للتراب التعبير المادي للارض ‏التي يندفع الانسان للحفاظ عليها والدفاع عنها والتجذر بها ،وعدم التفريط باية حبة تراب ‏منها وتلك هي المواطنة التي نسعى لتعزيزها وتعزيز مفاهيمها عبر رمزيات معينة ومنها ‏هذه الحملة .‏
اما القصد فهو لتعزيز مفهوم الشراكة فالمواطنون هم شركاء في الارض والتراب وعليهم ‏تدعيم الشراكة بالوحدة والتآلف ورمزية ذلك ان ناتي بالتراب من كافة ارجاء الوطن نجمعه ‏نوحده ونبني به نموذجا صلبا قويا في اشارة الى اهمية الوحدة والشراكة  للصمود وفي ‏دلالة اخرى فقد اردنا ان نعبر عن اهمية ان يكون عطاء المواطن لوطنه وليس لجماعته ‏ومنطقته وبيئته و سيكون ذلك عبر الزرع في التراب الذي سنأتي به من عدة مناطق في ‏الوطن لننتج غلالا تكون رمزا للعطاء ودفعا لعدم التفرقة بين ابناء الوطن فالتراب مع ‏اختلاف مصادره ومناطقه ضم البذور وحضنها  فاثمرت وذلك هوالعطاء المجرد والغير ‏محدود والذي نسعى لتعميم مفهومه وكما التراب كذلك المواطن الذي بامكانه ان يشكل ‏اضافة ايجابية للوطن وانسانه في اي مكان او موقع كان. ‏
في الحملة سناتي بالتراب من كل ارجاء الوطن لتحتضنه ارض العاصمة نجمعه نشيد به نصبا يعبر عن الصلابة والقوة التي يشكلها الاتحاد كما وبه نزرع به ‏بذورا لننتج غلالا علها تكون شاهدا على النهوض الذي نسعى اليه عبر التعاضد والتعاون بين كل ناس ومناطق الوطن .‏
اهداف الحملة :‏
تهدف الحملة الى تعزيز مفهوم المواطنة عند الشباب اللبناني ودفعهم لتبني هذه الثقافة ‏ونشرها وتعميمها على كافة شرائح المجتمع لتشكيل تلك الحماية المطلوبة لمواجهة كل ‏حالات التطرف والانقسام والشرذمة . ‏

Contact (1) Full Name
Mr. Hadi Joubali
Job Title
President
Head of the organisation
Mr. Hadi Joubali
Contact (2) Full Name
Ms. Karen Joubali

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The Lebanese Network, headed by the Lebanese National Commission for UNESCO since 2005, brings together around 150 civil society organisations, very diverse in their forms (NGOs, universities, schools, municipalities), their demographics (from all Lebanese regions) and their fields of action (culture, education, environment, arts, dialogue, refugees, etc.). Characterised by the variety of its members, the Lebanese Network is very committed in disseminating the ALF values and objectives through the lines of activities implemented, as well as the fields of expertise. In a country like Lebanon, facing an ongoing political, social and economic crisis, the Lebanese network keeps showing resilience, often taking responsibility and showing leadership, making a difference to people and marginalised communities. One of the noteworthy achievements is in the aftermath of the horrific Beirut explosion in August 2020. As the country grappled with this disaster, many of the members not only engaged in immediate relief but also launched projects dedicated to responding to the needs of affected people, providing all sorts of material and psychological support. In the upcoming phases, the Lebanese Network aims to be more active, mobilise as much members to create synergies and partnerships whether among each other or with other networks.

Historical Background of your Network

The Lebanese National Commission for UNESCO, appointed by Ministry of Foreign Affairs since April 2005, is the national entity that is responsible to liaise between UNESCO and the official national institutions in Lebanon. It is also the Head of the Lebanese Network of the Anna Lindh Foundation.

Further to its coordination role, it organizes and conducts conferences, seminars and workshops in the field of education, science, culture and information. Other fields of interest include: arts, democracy and community development, environment and sustainable development as well as gender, human rights and religion.

Lebanon Conflict Resolution Network-LCRN

National Network
Lebanon
Address

Fakhoury-Daouk Bldg., Ardati Street, Manara, Ras Beirut
Beirut
Lebanon

Telephone
961-3-262670
Telephone (other)
961-1-490561
Fax
961-1-985622
E-Mail
petzy.hage@gmail.com
Mobile Phone
961-3-262670
Mobile Phone (other)
961-3-918067
Organisation Type
Public/Private Non-Profit Foundation
Year of Establishment
1996
Fields of Activity
  1. Others
General Information
1.The LCRN is a non-profit conflict resolution consultancy. Its members offer specialized conflict resolution and organizational dynamics training, intervention and public awareness projects. It retains two full time staff in Beirut, one part-time project manager in Dubai and another in Amman. The LCRN trainers and consultants are remunerated per project. 2.Around $50,000 USD 3.Mostly project-based funding 4.Concrete specialized conflict resolution and group dynamics oriented training, intervention and public awareness projects. 5.The LCRN has held specialized conflict resolution projects partnering with the following organizations : •Save The Children Federation (USA) •National Democratic Institute- NDI (USA) •Woodrow Wilson Center for International Scholars (USA) •Search for Common Ground (USA) •Adventist Development and Relief Agency (USA) •Mennonite Central Committee – MCC (Canada) •Quaker Peace and Service- QPS (United kingdom) •Comité Catholique Contre La Faine et
Mission and Objectives

The purpose of the LCRN is to develop and disseminate the principles and skills of conflict resolution and organizational dynamics through non-adjudicatory means such as negotiation, mediation, facilitation, and other collaborative problem solving methods, in a way that would best suit the nature and needs of the concerned communities

Main Projects / Activities

From inception and through a network of highly competent and dedicated trainers and experts the LCRN has been active in the three regions of the Arab world (Levant, Gulf, Maghreb) and beyond (Caucuses, Balkans, and Scandinavia).
Within the context of conflict resolution the LCRN has been involved in: 1) Training 2) Interventions 3) Public Awareness campaigns

Contact (1) Full Name
Mrs. Zeina Abla
Head of the organisation
Executive Director- Mr. Armen Balian
Contact (2) Full Name
Mr. Armen Balian

Lebanon Development Union (LDU)

National Network
Lebanon
Address

Zouk Mikael
Kesserwan
Lebanon

Telephone
+961-9-925578
E-Mail
info@ldu-lb.org
E-Mail (2)
efersan@ldu-lb.org
Mobile Phone
+961-3-199633
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2010
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. Democracy and community development
  3. Environment/Sustainable development
  4. Gender
  5. International/Cultural relations
  6. Media
  7. Others
  8. Research
  9. Youth and education
General Information
Lebanon Development Union (LDU) is a national non-profit, non-governmental organization recognized by the Lebanese Government and registered at the Ministry of Interior under notification Nb 1378/2010. LDU was founded in 2008 by a union of civil society activists from different sectors and backgrounds enthusiastic about sustainable development.
Mission and Objectives

Mission
LDU is dedicated to invest in the Lebanese civil society development by creating a dynamic platform that unites efforts to bolster women and youth empowerment, foster economic and social entrepreneurship, support local governments and the creative industry. LDU is committed to the promotion and support of Human and LGBT Rights.
Vision
LDU aspires to create an active civil society union in Lebanon and the MENA region.

Main Projects / Activities

LDU offers a range of services for civil society association such as strategic planning, media relations, communication strategies, monitoring and evaluation and mapping.
We also offer a number of training on topics ranging from youth volunteering motivation, media and communications, social media, coalition building, mentoring, networking and mapping, donors relations, strategy building, Internet and computer literacy, etc.
Since 2009, LDU built a track record in curating cultural events in service of the dialogue of culture, heritage preservation, promoted the creative industry, invested in young talents, supported local governments in becoming more transparent and closer to their population, supported women advocacy including supporting women NGOs and women candidates for parliamentary and municipal elections, and advocated for human and LGBT rights with local organizations, international community in Lebanon and international organizations.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

We hope to share our expertise notably in supporting youth and advocacy and are willing to work with all partners to advance the dialogue of cultures and the promotion of peace understanding.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

We believe that united we can make a difference, that has been the motto of LDU all along and we have succeeded in achieving our goals through partnerships and collaboration. the wider network offered by ALF will allow us to be more effective within the region

Contact (1) Full Name
Ms. Eliane Fersan
Job Title
President
Head of the organisation
Ms. Eliane Fersan

Liban

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Lebanon

Le réseau libanais de la FAL, dont le Chef de file est la Commission nationale libanaise pour l’Unesco depuis 2005, réunit près de 150 organisations de la société civile, très diverses tant dans leur forme (ONG, universités, écoles, municipalités), leur localisation (dans toutes les régions du Liban) et leurs domaines d’action (culture, éducation, environnement, art, dialogue, réfugiés, etc.). Caractérisé par la variété de ses membres, le Réseau libanais est très engagé dans la diffusion des valeurs et des objectifs de la FAL par l’intermédiaire des lignes d’activités mises en place, ainsi que des domaines d’expertise. Dans un pays comme le Liban qui fait actuellement face à une crise politique, sociale et économique, le Réseau libanais continue de faire preuve de résilience. Il prend souvent des responsabilités, montre ses qualités de leadership et agit dans l’intérêt des personnes et des communautés marginalisées. L’une de ses réalisations notables a eu lieu après la terrible explosion au port de Beyrouth en août 2020. Alors que le pays luttait contre ce désastre, de nombreux membres se sont impliqués dans l’aide humanitaire immédiate, mais ont également lancé des projets visant à répondre aux besoins des personnes touchées par cette catastrophe, en fournissant toutes sortes de soutiens matériels et psychologiques. À l’avenir, le Réseau libanais vise à être plus actif et à mobiliser autant de membres que possible pour créer des synergies et des partenariats entre eux ou avec d’autres réseaux.