Location
Bar Elias, LebanonCity / national level work
National with a local presence in Bar Elias
Date Established
1993
Initiated By
Religious entity
Website
https://www.itihad.org/Type of initiative
Registered as an NGO
Areas of work
Education, Jobs and economic opportunities, ReligionCollaborating initiatives
SAWA, MAPs, Nehna Hadkun, Chabeb Betheb El Kheir
Itihad Organisation
Mission and objectives
- Providing social and humanitarian assistance, including food, clothing, and financial support, to impoverished families within the Islamic community in Lebanon.
- Enhancing religious awareness and education through lectures, lessons, and workshops on Islamic values and teachings.
- Advocating for the protection of religious, social, and political rights of Muslims in Lebanon, striving for equality and justice for all.
- Strengthening cooperation with other Islamic institutions in Lebanon and the region to promote unity and solidarity.
- Guiding future generations by countering moral deviations and resisting harmful ideologies.
Main activities with youth
Young boys and girls: Quran memorisation, recreational activities, capacity buildings such as horseback riding, sword and shield training, and basic computer skills.
Youths and young adults: training and capacity building (Nursing, Computer, Physical fitness).
The Youth Forum Section organises a diversity of activities where youths volunteer and participate such as road cleaning, fundraising, and camping.
Their story
The organization’s founding was driven by Muslim youth who recognized the urgency of fostering a movement to revive and promote the principles of Islam. Their mission was to guide others, call people to God, and help reclaim a collective identity while fulfilling their broader societal role.
Constituency
Young people from all age groups and nationalities.
They meet young people online, at their own centre, in a public outdoor location (such as a street or park), or in an indoor public place (such as a café or municipality building).
Current management
For each branch in Lebanon, there is a dedicated organising team despite the presence of many joint activities. This team consists of both youth and elders who organise and lead activities, actively involving the youth in both organisation and execution. The younger generation plays a prominent role in these activities.
Use of digital tools
They showcase their activities and courses on social media platforms and their official website, utilising Zoom for lectures and diploma programs. Additionally, they collect donations through these channels