We are strongly convinced that access to education is a sure way to freedom and tolerance. Investing in our future generation's education is the best way to deal with the social and economic declines in Lebanon. Our goal is to ensure scholarship on a yearly basis to deprived children, thus keeping them in the school system until they graduate, and to extend our support to a greater number of children in all of Lebanon's regions.
Program Guidelines and Activities
An executive committee is in charge of distributing the funds in the form of scholarships, with the help of certified social workers. Social workers perform a thorough analysis of received applications. Factors that are given consideration include family structure, income, health conditions of parents, and the child's past academic achievement. The allocated amount goes directly to the child's school.
Since all the work is done by dedicated volunteers, whatever donation
is received goes totally towards helping the children in the Program.
Here are some facts:
- Sponsorship is on an annual basis.
- Priority is given to student requests coming from schools with good educational standards and reasonable tuition.
- The number of students sponsored and the scholarship given to each depend on the generosity of our donors.
- For students in the public schools, the Program covers the full registration fee and the cost of school supplies.
- For private school students, the average annual scholarly fee is about three thousand US dollars. The Program covers about 20% of the annual fee.
- Counseling is provided to the parents to help them choose the appropriate school that meets their child's needs.
- A Christmas party is held every year for the children who are sponsored by the Program. A full day's program with gifts and games is financed by a generous donor.
- A summer camp is organized that includes cultural and recreational activities.
- All expenses towards the cultural and recreational activities are covered by sponsoring individuals or organizations.