Location
Bar Elias, LebanonCity / national level work
City level work in Bar Elias
Date Established
2006
Initiated By
Community leader
Type of initiative
Registered as an NGO
Areas of work
Arts and Culture, Sport and LeisureQal’at Al Fursan Club
Mission and objectives
The scientific and systematic teaching of equestrianism and its arts.
Main activities with youth
From 14–25 years old: Youth are taught the arts of equestrianism and horseback riding. The initiative organizes activities, competitions, and equestrian challenges to engage participants and foster skill development.
Their story
The initiative was established by a Lebanese individual aged 30 to 40 years old, inspired by the rich Arab heritage of horsemanship. Motivated by the scarcity of this sport in Lebanon and its risk of fading away, the founder sought to preserve and promote this cultural tradition.
Constituency
The initiative works with different age groups ranging from 14 years old to approximately 35 years old, including participants of various nationalities such as Lebanese, Syrian, and PalestinianThey meet young people in their centre.
Current management
The activities are organized by the founder, who is a leader in the community.
Use of digital tools
They promote their activities on their Facebook and Instagram pages to publicise their work and reach the target audience interested in this sport.