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Location

Bar Elias, Lebanon

City / 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 Leisure

Qal’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.

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