November 2025
Youth Gathering: Youth Inclusion and Active Citizencship
Location:
November 22–23, 2025
Bchamoun – Aley, Mount Lebanon
About the project:
In light of the social, economic, and political challenges facing Lebanon, youth remain a key driving force in shaping a cohesive and resilient future based on justice, diversity, and cooperation.
The Youth Gathering: Youth Inclusion and Active Citizenship project aims to bring together young people from different Lebanese regions, backgrounds, and communities in a safe and open space for dialogue and interaction. The gathering promotes the values of active citizenship, social responsibility, and belonging, while strengthening mutual trust and understanding among participants.
Through interactive and hands-on activities, participants learn how to work collectively despite their differences and collaborate on designing local development initiatives that respond to the needs of their communities.
Project Breakdown:
Contributions:
- Joint collaboration between Istidama NGO and MoSA in outreach, participant selection, and ensuring geographic, social, and cultural diversity.
Project Timeline:
Phase One:
Launched (November 2025): The project officially started in December 2025 with the implementation of its first phase, including initial youth gathering sessions in selected regions.
Acknowledgments:
Istidama NGO extends its sincere appreciation to:
- The Ministry of Social Affairs for its partnership, coordination, and support.
- Trainers, facilitators, and coordinators who contributed their expertise and commitment.
- Local communities for hosting this project.
- The participating youth whose engagement, diversity, and motivation are the foundation of this project’s success.
Together, these efforts contribute to empowering Lebanese youth and strengthening their role in building inclusive, active, and resilient communities.
