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Since the Beirut explosion... "Mariam’s Kitchen" in Karantina continues to provide uninterrupted support - Report by Ali Zalzali
After the Beirut explosion, Maronite priest Father Hani Tawk decided to respond to the aftermath of the disaster in a practical way—by cooking for those in need. What began as a small pot on a stove in Gemmayzeh Street has grown into "Mariam’s Kitchen," a hall in Karantina that opens its doors to everyone, where anyone can eat freely, without questions or restrictions. The explosion left thousands injured and suffering. Amid this tragedy, Father Hani Tawk chose to contribute what he could.
The Town of Kfarmatta: An Example of Social Solidarity in Times of Crisis - Report by Zahraa Ayyad
The town of Kfarmatta played a pivotal role in hosting Lebanese individuals displaced from their homes in Beirut’s southern suburbs, the Bekaa Valley, and southern Lebanon. This significant influx of displaced persons required a swift and coordinated response to ensure their basic needs for shelter, food, and healthcare were met. Despite its small size, Kfarmatta’s municipality managed to organize its efforts and coordinate with local committees in the village to provide necessary support.
Alissar Hallak: A Young Woman from Akkar Representing Solidarity and Breaking Stereotypes - Report by Naya Fajloun
From the town of Al-Bireh in Akkar, 28-year-old Alissar Hallak has stood out through her efforts to ease the burden of Lebanon’s recent displacement crisis. Alissar led the "Risala" initiative ["the message" in English], dedicating its efforts to supporting internally displaced people in shelter centers.
Amani Al-Khatib: The Journey of an Activist and Insider Mediator - Report by Abeer Marzouk
The videos and interviews and other information mentioned in this platform do not necessarily reflect the views of the UNDP and the donor. The content is the sole responsibility of the authors. Social activist and insider mediator, Amani Al-Khatib, from the Iqlim Al-Kharroub region, seeks to foster positive and effective communication between individuals and communities through her volunteer work, especially during times of crisis.
Why Transportation in Lebanon is an Intersectional Issue?
The next time I took the bus was in Beirut. My first bus experience was in the back of my mind, but I brushed it off because I was in a more popular area in Lebanon. I thought that would mean more comfort and more accessibility. I was waiting in Hamra alongside an old man, and when the bus arrived, I watched him struggle to get on. A lengthy line of cars was starting to form behind the bus, all the people in them furiously pressing their horns. The situation made me angrier than it should have.
“Sexual education” in Lebanon in the scales of “societal norms”!
The most important of these rights is the right of adolescents to access sexual and reproductive health information and services (consulting a specialist, use of condoms, and other rights...). But what is the relationship between sexual health and sexual education? It is absolutely clear that sexual education is the backbone of sexual health.
Transforming waste into wealth: A closer look at women’s efforts to recycle plastic bags in the Bekaa
The impact of the deteriorating economic situation on social reality... and women’s innovations in the Bekaa The economic collapse in Lebanon has led to an increase in the financial exploitation of women and the lack of job opportunities for them, as expressed by 28-year-old Alaa Al-Zouhouri who lives in Al-Manara in West Bekaa.
The Lebanese University students: Their minimum rights are dreams
It is the awaited day on which I will finish the final semester exams of my third academic year in the Department of Political Science. I remember that I was alone, and as soon as I set foot on the Zahleh Highway, I was surprised by a car driving at full speed, after which I found myself thrown on the other side of the road. I underwent surgery on my right arm on the same day and was confined to bed for three full months.
Gender Inclusive Public Spaces in Lebanon
Public spaces are a vital component of the urban atmosphere that pave the way for more interaction, civic participation, and leisure activities. However, these spaces can reflect and echo existing power dynamics and inequalities based on numerous social and human factors such as gender, class, ethnicity, religion, and physical and mental ability. Gender inequality is evident in various aspects of daily life in Lebanon, notably in public spaces, where women face discrimination and exclusion.
Fact checking at times of war: a necessity to ensure stability at local and national level
Times of war, instability, insecurity, and sectarian tension, times that, unfortunately , many Lebanese have grown accustomed to. They’re terrible, and testing times for all citizens and residents in Lebanon, but when you work directly in the news, and in particular as a fact-checker, you don’t have the luxury of detoxing away from the news, or taking a couple of days off to recharge. Testing times is when the work of fact-checkers is the most difficult, but also the most important.
Hate speech in Lebanon: between a growing phenomenon and the fight against it
Videos featuring coexistence among the Lebanese people are nice. They show the Lebanese flag among a group of young men and women with various party, religious and ideological affiliations, laughing together and having conversations...
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