War Child is a non-governmental organization that focuses on promoting the resilience of children and youth affected by conflict and violence. Working in partnership with local organizations, War Child strives to enhance the wellbeing of children and advance their opportunities for growth and development. The organization’s programming applies an integrated approach, where child protection in humanitarian action, education in emergencies, and psychosocial support in emergencies are interconnected to complement and strengthen each other. War Child believes that holistic and integrated programming is fundamental to effectively support, protect, and empower children and young people.

Target: 7,872

Reach: 11,328

YouLEAD

Program Description

This project provides access to quality education through remedial programs and language support for 4,000 children, adolescents, and youth, including both refugees and Lebanese, aged 14 to 17. In addition to educational support, the program aims to mitigate protection risks by enhancing the protection environment and strengthening referral mechanisms, engaging 2,750 adolescents, youth, caregivers, and community members. The program also facilitates access to community-based psychosocial support (CBPSS) interventions for adolescents, youth, and their caregivers. Given the recent escalation of security issues in Lebanon, the project will also distribute 1,122 educational kits to students who have been displaced from their homes due to the situation.

One of the most successful topics with caregivers was about how to deal with adolescents. They have expressed that after attending the dealing with adolescent awareness session they feel more comfortable in communication with their adolescents. Some reported that they were not having the dare to talk with their children about things related to puberty and changes, and that there were so many questions asked by their children, but they don’t know how to answer. Some caregivers reported that it is the first time they talk with someone about this issue and taking the information from reliable sources.”

S.S BeThere facilitator, Burj Barajneh

I was so weak in foreign language and I was an introvert. I didn’t want to speak to anyone. This program turned me 360 degrees. I became a better person with the PSS sessions and also my marks at school improved.”

EQ, 14 yrs