Location
El Mina, LebanonCity / national level work
City level work in El Mina
Date Established
2008
Initiated By
Community member
Type of initiative
Registered as an NGO
Areas of work
Education, ReliefCollaborating initiatives
Beit Al-Sheikhokha in El Mina
Tripoli and El Mina’s Development Association
Mission and objectives
- Improving social standards and encouraging humanitarian aid.
- Offering seminars and lectures to support the socio-economic development of El Mina.
- Assisting in health, livelihood, and educational fields.
Main activities with youth
Children and youth: arts and crafts, sports, leisure, and language courses.Women: Skill courses to build employability.
Their story
Established eight by a local community member, the association seeks to address the persistent challenges of poverty and unemployment in Tripoli and El Mina. Over the years, it has launched several initiatives to improve the community’s living standards.
Constituency
Lebanese children and youth from El Mina (18-30 years old).
They meet young people in their centre.
Current management
The head of the association and its members, Lebanese from El Mina (50-60 years old).
Use of digital tools
Active on social media where they share their activities and announce upcoming events.