Tag: Lebanon

United in Christ to Restore Hope

Written by Winnie Fung (Chief Executive) ‘See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.’ (Isaiah 43:19) The theme of the 20th Integral Alliance (IA) meeting this year is the ability to see God ‘doing a new thing’. It’s a challenging call, as it is easy to see darkness and despair in our world these days rather than hope and ‘new things’. But as Christians, we follow in His footsteps to care about the poverty and suffering in this world, and it is imperative that we practice the spiritual discipline of seeing God ‘doing a new thing’ and

Break Down Interpersonal Barriers through ‘Play’

Written by: Clara Chiu (Head of Partnership Development) I recently watched an anime show, ‘Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Hashira Training Arc’. The family of Tanjiro, the anime’s main protagonist, was attacked by a demon, and only he and his sister survived, but his sister became a demon. To find a cure for his sister and avenge those he’d lost, Tanjiro joined the Demon Slayer Corps. Young comrades were trained to fight the demons. In one episode, their superior, Muichiro, was teaching them swordsmanship. Muichiro was often expressionless and trained them rigorously. His personality and training style made the trainees fearful, frightened and tired. Tanjiro knew that although Muichiro was strict, he was worried about the trainees

Winter Assistance to Syrians 2023-24

Since the outbreak of the Syrian civil war in 2011, millions of Syrian refugees have sought refuge in neighbouring Lebanon to escape the conflict, living a life of displacement and uncertainty. Unfortunately, Lebanon itself has been facing its worst economic crisis in a century, according to the World Bank. As a result, nearly four million people in Lebanon currently rely on humanitarian aid to survive. As the winter months from November to March approach, Lebanon will face severe weather conditions. The harsh winter weather, including blizzards, landslides, and flooding, poses a constant threat to Syrian refugees living in temporary tents or rough dwelling places. Additionally, in some parts of Lebanon, temperatures drop below freezing, making it even more

WINTER ASSISTANCE TO SYRIANS 2022-23

Rayak Learning Centres

Project Name Rayak Learning Centre Project Location Lebanon Project Natures Children and Youth Development Project Objectives Provide high-quality education for Syrian refugee children to prevent them from dropping out of school. Beneficiaries Syrian refugee children aged 5 to 15 who are unable to access formal education or are interested in learning at the education centre. No. of Beneficiaries Approx. 150 Key Activities Provide accredited basic Arabic, English, science, and maths courses, along with physical education, music, or craft activities to prepare them for future entry into formal schools. Offer trauma-informed education for both students and teachers at the education centre. Supply school uniforms, learning materials, and healthy snacks. Organise summer activities such as day camps, sports competitions, craft

Play for Peace in Leabnon

Project Name Play for Peace in Leabnon Project Location Lebanon Project Natures Peace and Reconciliation Project Objectives Children and young people experience physical, mental, social, and spiritual development, fostering peace on both personal and community levels. Beneficiaries Children and young people aged 5 to 30 who are interested in traditional football or futsal. No. of Beneficiaries 200 Key Activities Participate in peacebuilding workshops twice a month Engage in football training sessions on the field six times a month Take part in camps and reflect on lessons learned Youth-led community service initiatives and practical implementation Participate in football tournaments Join in celebration activities at the end of the project year Project Period Sept 2024 to Aug 2025 Expenses Approx.

Forgotten pain

In the past year, the political situation in the world has undergone some unprecedented changes. Just as we are witnessing the recent war between Russia and Ukraine, many people in other parts of the world also suffer from war and homelessness. Therefore, in addition to serving the immediate needs of the refugees in various places, CEDAR’s partners also assist in community development so that traumatised groups can rebuild their lives. The Myanmar military authority overthrew the democratically elected government on 1 February 2021. After the establishment of the military government, the military was mobilised to suppress opposition demonstrations and to conduct arrests. Al Jazeera, citing a monitoring group, said 1,700 people died as of March this year. The