SHIFT – Social Innovation Hub


Mission and objectives

1. Transforming marginalized communities post-conflict. 
2. Implementing projects related to innovation, education, and peacebuilding. 
3. Fostering opportunities for vulnerable groups, for example, youth who, due to economic marginalisation, face limited opportunities, persons whose ability to work is affected by disability, and women who face challenges to secure sustainable livelihoods due to gender-based constraints.

Main activities with youth

• Tatweer Program: supports business growth by providing business development services and grants to small businesses. 
• The Tamteen Program focuses on individual self-development and offers training, coaching, mentoring, and job placement services to improve employment prospects.
• Tasaloh Program: Facilitates peace and reconciliation initiatives, working towards social cohesion and conflict resolution.
• Tadamon Program: Provides mental health support and community-based psychosocial activities to protect at-risk individuals. 

Their story

Established by young professionals after a security plan was implemented in Tripoli, SHiFT emerged to promote social cohesion between conflicting neighbourhoods. The hub provides training, mentorship, and support for youth, women, and individuals with disabilities.

Constituency

Youth, women, and persons with disabilities in Tripoli and surrounding areas.

They meet at their centre and other public venues.

Current management

Meetings and events at SHiFT are organised by their team of community activists and volunteers, often in collaboration with international partners like forumZFD.

Use of digital tools

Active on social media (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn) and they have an active page on Daleel Madani.