The project “Unite for Change: Empowering Lebanon’s Youth for Inclusive Democracy,” led by DAWRUNA and funded by the European Endowment for Democracy (EED), aims to empower youth and engage marginalized communities across Lebanon to strengthen democracy and enhance political participation. We focuse on creating cross-sectarian spaces for dialogue, providing youth leadership training and promoting community involvement.
In light of Lebanon’s ongoing economic crisis and the challenges leading to youth emigration, this initiative seeks to empower young leaders to become leaders for social change and peace. Through mentorship, training, and capacity-building programs, we will equip these leaders with the skills to counter hate speech and divisive ideologies while promoting peaceful societal transformation.
Our project emphasizes fostering community engagement to reshape the political landscape toward a more inclusive and transparent model. We aim to rebuild public trust in leadership and traditional political institutions by creating opportunities for citizens, especially marginalized groups such as women, the LGBT community, individuals with special needs, and stateless persons, to interact with elected representatives. This engagement ensures that their voices are heard in decision-making processes and encourages collaboration among communities and political figures.
In response to the Armed conflict in 2024 and the displacement of around one million individuals, DAWRUNA launched the Community Kitchen Initiative to support internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Mount Lebanon. This initiative aimed to address urgent food security needs by providing regular meals at a public-school housing vulnerable family. The Community Kitchen encouraged participation from local residents in meal planning and preparation, fostering ownership and community engagement.
A wonderful serenity has taken possession of my entire soul, like these sweet mornings of spring which I enjoy with my whole heart. I am alone, and feel the charm of existence in this spot. And the meridian sun strikes the upper.
Read MoreA wonderful serenity has taken possession of my entire soul, like these sweet mornings of spring which I enjoy with my whole heart. I am alone, and feel the charm of existence in this spot. And the meridian sun strikes the upper.
Read MoreA wonderful serenity has taken possession of my entire soul, like these sweet mornings of spring which I enjoy with my whole heart. I am alone, and feel the charm of existence in this spot. And the meridian sun strikes the upper.
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