Baalbek and surrounding areas in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley face urgent socio-educational challenges, with youth unemployment in Baalbek-Hermel reaching around 49%—one of the highest rates nationally. Many donor-funded education programs have ended, leaving vulnerable Lebanese and refugee youth with limited access to modern, practical training. Local vocational centres are under-equipped and outdated, contributing to a rise in child labour and school dropouts.

This project addresses high youth unemployment and education gaps in Lebanon by providing retention support, vocational training, and innovation modules. It equips vulnerable youth with practical skills, enhancing employability and resilience while aligning with key Sustainable Development Goals.

 

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Samir’s Story

At 13-years of age, Samir* has seen things no child should experience.

His family fled to Syria to escape the conflict in Lebanon, but the trauma of losing his home and friends left profound scars on Samir.

Amid this turmoil, ADRA has been a beacon of hope for Samir and his family. Before leaving for Syria, Samir was attending classes at the ADRA Centre. And while in Syria, ADRA provided him with distance-learning. His mother says, “He dreams of returning to the ADRA Centre back home. It was his sanctuary, where he felt safe and confident, even in the darkest times.”

*Name changed for child protection purposes

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