BASMA — Child Protection in Collaboration with Nabad & LOPD
2025 – 2028 | Child rights · Advocacy · Capacity building
In partnership with NABAD and...
Together for a shared
purpose
Inspiring Change, Empowering Voices, Shaping Peace and Sustaining Future
WHO WE ARE
Youth for Peace is a registered non-profit organization licensed from the Ministry of Interior and Municipalities in Lebanon under the number 2315, dated 2014.
We act as a catalyst for transformative change within the educational sector and the civil sector in Lebanon, creating opportunities to sustain a balanced Levant society, where citizens, mainly children and youth, are empowered to lead a change along the sustainable development of their communities.
Our Vision
A world where children, youth and women are empowered to assume their ownership of the sustainable development of their communities.
Our Mission
Empowering the educational sector and the civil sector with 21st century skills, knowledge, and attitudes, to engage peacefully and effectively towards the sustainable development of their communities.
100
+Projects Initiated
2500
kMoney Raised
OUR VALUES
Helping Today. Helping Tomorrow
OUR PROGRAMS
Through our programs, we strive to create lasting impact in the lives of individuals and communities. By addressing urgent needs while investing in long-term development, we work across education, livelihoods, relief, food security, and cultural sustainability to build a more resilient and inclusive future.
1- Education and Protection
We design strategies, build capacities, and implement innovative initiatives to strengthen the education sector. Our programs support teachers, students, and schools through training, digital learning tools, and continuous follow-up to ensure quality education and inclusive opportunities for all.
2- Livelihoods and Social Stability
We empower individuals and communities by creating economic opportunities and promoting social cohesion. Through relief programs, entrepreneurship support, and vocational training, we aim to reduce poverty, improve well-being, and foster resilient communities that can thrive despite challenges.
3- Basic Assistance and Emergency Response
To increase resilience between Christians and Muslims, to assist Christians survive in major Muslim villages by channelling the youth interests towards the well-being of their communities.
4- Food Security and Agriculture
We work to ensure reliable access to nutritious food while promoting sustainable agricultural practices. By supporting farmers, introducing innovative farming methods, and encouraging local production, our programs enhance community resilience and contribute to long-term food security.
5- Environment and Culture
We believe in protecting our environment and preserving cultural heritage as foundations for future generations. Our initiatives focus on environmental sustainability, awareness campaigns, and cultural programs that foster identity, dialogue, and community belonging.
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Projects & Achievements
Emergency Response — Cash, Food & Medical Assistance
Following the September 2024 crisis, Y4P mounted a rapid, multi-track emergency response in...
Child Protection & Capacity Building in Schools
Working with the OLM school directorate, Y4P developed Lebanon’s first child protection...
Let Us Plant Our Land — Shouf Agricultural Initiative
Target beneficiaries: 100 students and 50 women and youth in rural village of Shouf, Majdel...
Governance Skills Towards Efficient Citizenship
A governance and leadership programme targeting 12 schools — equally split between Christian...
Young Arab Voices — University Debating Programme
As part of the regional Young Arab Voices programme — which has reached over 80,000 young...
Friendly City for the Disabled
University students from USEK were equipped with leadership and citizenship skills to partner...
Active Citizens in Lebanese Schools
Originally designed for universities in over 50 countries, this citizenship programme was...
Professional Development Scheme for Educators
A sustained professional development programme empowering headteachers and teachers from pre-K...
Active Citizens with Students with Disability
To increase resilience between Christians and Muslims, to assist Christians survive in major...
Preserving the Lebanese Intangible Heritage
An intercultural research and curriculum project engaging students, teachers, municipalities,...
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