Closing Ceremony Marks the End of the “Baynetna: Dialogue & More” Project The Baynetna Dialogue Project concluded with a closing ceremony organized by UTOPIA, marking the end of three years of work dedicated to strengthening community dialogue in Tripoli, Akkar, and the Bekaa. The event brought together project partners, municipalities, civil society organizations, universities, community
Training a New Generation of Peace Content Creators UTOPIA recently celebrated the graduation of a new group of young participants who successfully completed an 80-hour training on content creation for peace as part of the Pathways to Peace 2 project. The training was conducted in collaboration with Quad Academy and aimed to equip participants with
A Dialogue Session Bridging Two Communities As part of the “Baynetna: Dialogue & More” project, citizen journalists organized a final dialogue session that brought together youth from Tripoli and Akkar in a hybrid format combining in-person participation and online communication. The session created a unique opportunity for young participants from different regions to connect, exchange
As part of the “Enhancing Community Agency for Localized Humanitarian Action” project, six community-based groups took part in a comprehensive 7-days training program designed to enhance their capacity for localized humanitarian action. These groups are part of the Group Cash Transfer (GCT) initiative aimed at empowering communities affected by crises to take the lead in
As part of the “Baynetna: Dialogue and More” project, UTOPIA Association hosted an engaging dialogue session under the theme: “The New Aspect of Jobs in the Artificial Intelligence Era”. The session took place at Al-Ilm Wal Iman High School in Akkar Al-Atiqa, drawing the participation of 46 enthusiastic high school students. Engaging Youth Through the
As part of the ongoing activities under the “Baynetna: Dialogue and More” project, UTOPIA Association organized a powerful community dialogue session in Shaqdouf, Akkar, titled: “Between Trends and Tolerance: Are Our Children Victims of Online Content?”. The session brought together 23 women, most of whom were mothers, for an open discussion on the rising influence
Under the Shabake 2 project, UTOPIA has taken a significant step towards ensuring sustainable water access in Bab Al-Tabbaneh and Wadi Al-Nahle. By installing solar-powered systems for 13 boreholes, we are providing communities with a reliable and environmentally friendly water supply. Key Achievements:13 solar energy systems installed 18 water pumps activated Water secured for 954 families This
Under the Shabake2 project, UTOPIA took proactive steps to enhance emergency response in North Lebanon by assessing and equipping four community kitchens in Akkar (Bebnine, Berkayel, Halba, and Burj Al Arab). These kitchens, located in technical schools and municipalities, were evaluated for their potential to function effectively during crises. Following these assessments, UTOPIA provided essential
After months of hard work and creativity, the big day has arrived! Under the project “Strengthen the Capacity of Crisis-Affected Community Groups and Enhance Their Agency to Confront Hazards and Respond to Their Communities’ Needs through Group Cash Transfers”, funded by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA), we are excited to share the progress
As part of the “Baynetna: Dialogue and More” project, our citizen journalists organized a dialogue session titled “Frontline Heroes: Experiences and Challenges”. The session brought together humanitarian workers, volunteers, and frontline responders from various organizations and groups. Facilitated by the citizen journalists, the discussions focused on the significance of humanitarian work and the challenges faced