| Country: |
Lebanon |
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Organization: |
Association des Eclaireuses du Scout Musulman |
| Address: |
P.O. Box: 13-5562
Beirut – Lebanon
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| Tel: |
(961-1) 700 770 |
| Fax: |
(961-1) 307 707 |
| E-mail: |
scout_guide_leb@hotmail.com. |
| Coverage: |
1000 members: Girls, young women and women.
National organization operating in: Beirut, Tripoli, the Bekaa ,Mount Lebanon, and South Lebanon. |
| Objectives: |
Objectives pertaining to young women’s issues:
Empowering girls and young women to develop their fullest potential as responsible citizens.
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| Approach: |
Training; raising awareness; development projects. |
| Intervention Sectors: |
Education: Vocational training; ICT literacy; non-formal education.
Employment: Income generating programs.
Capacity building: Leadership training for girls and young women;
Participation and rights;
Good Citizenship.
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| Leadership: |
Percentage of young women’s membership: 70%
Young women’s participation at decision-making levels, as follows:
As board members-->22%
As committee members-->70%
As partners in program planning and decision-making-->70%
As participants and volunteers-->100% |
| Networking: |
Partner of the following:
1. At the national level: Scouting Associations in Lebanon.
2. At the international level: World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts.
Member of the following platforms:
1. National platform: Federation Nationale des Guides et des Eclaireuses du Liban;
2. Regional platform: Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts of the Arab region.
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| Project: |
Income Generating Project: Development of Rural Handicrafts. |
| Objectives: |
1. To combat poverty and illiteracy by developing income generating projects for the benefit of rural young women and girls;
2. To revive local traditional handicrafts and improve the economic situation of rural families.
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| Brief: |
Girls and young women in rural areas are amongst the most deprived groups in Lebanon. They are discriminated against in every sphere of life: Seclusion within the home, and denial or limited access to education, resources and employment.
In this light, an income-generating project was set up in the area of Baalbeck in the Bekaa to train young women (15-24) in the production of handicrafts, embroideries and carpets. In parallel, beneficiaries have the opportunity to participate in literacy sessions, and in awareness workshops on gender, health, hygiene and other life skills. |
| Duration: |
2000 - ongoing |
| Location: |
Baalbeck in the Bekaa valley. |
| Target Group: |
Girls and young women from the rural area of Baalbeck in the Bekaa. |
| Partners: |
Ministry of Social Affairs. |
| Challenges: |
Social and financial obstacles. |
| Results: |
Through this project, the association was able to reach out to a deprived group of young women in Lebanon. Having an independent income allowed the beneficiaries to gain self-confidence and raised their status within their own families. |
| Future Plans: |
To benefit from this experience and implement similar projects in other rural areas. |
| Project 2: |
Leadership Training for Young Women Leaders. |
| Brief: |
The association conducts twice per year comprehensive training workshops for young women leaders to enhance their leadership capabilities, and provide them with the opportunity to share best practices. Sessions are adapted to training needs, and issues tackled include: Conflict resolution; children’s psychology; communication and decision-making. |
| Location: |
Throughout the branches in Beirut, Tripoli, the Bekaa, Mount Lebanon and South Lebanon. |
| Target Group: |
Young women who are involved in the training as participants. |
| Challenges: |
Limited financial resources and declining voluntarism among young women due to economic constraints. |
| Results: |
Increased number of young women at decision-making levels. |
