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About Al Naqab
In early 2013, a group of independent grassroots Palestinian and Lebanese youth in Beirut came together to address the urgent needs affecting our communities: as crisis in Syria continues and the quality of life continues to deteriorate, thousands of families (Syrian and Palestinian) are displaced from their homes and seek refuge in the camps of Lebanon.
After 30 home visits conducted in Shatila and Burj el Barajneh refugee camps with these displaced families, we observed that families needed a communal space to use for educational and recreational activities for both kids and adults. Most displaced families are living in homes or shelters with limited living space and few resources. During the home visits, many people showed interest in schooling, computer and internet access, kitchen use, and other activities. Moreover, many families reported that their children weren’t attending schools.
Responding to these reported needs, we established Al Naqab center, which provides educational programs to youth, a public computing space, and activities such as field trips, arts and crafts, and film screenings. We turn no one away from these services and encourage volunteerism as teachers, administrators, animators, etc., providing a positive social outlet for many of the distressed families and a space where the community gathers.
Al Naqab's Education Program
There are currently around 300 Syrian families seeking refuge in Burj el Barajneh camp and there exists little to no access to education for refugee children. Al Naqab Center provides an accelerated learning program for Syrian and Palestinian children who are unable to enroll in schools. We've been teaching more than 60 kids between the age of 6 and 15 Arabic, English, and Math for a over year. The accelerated learning program is scheduled to run until all refugees are provided adequate educational opportunities. To continue this work we require additional funding.
How will your donation help
As grassroots activists, we rely upon the support and donations of our communities to enrich the activities of the center. In the spirit of practicing grassroots work and promoting civic engagement, a portion of the funding and materials needed for the activities at the center has come from grassroots fundraising efforts such as benefit concerts and dinners, and donation drives for school and art supplies.
Costs for the education program include stationery, books, and stipends for volunteer teachers. If the $3,700 target is reached, we will be able to provide education for 160 children for a period of 3 months: 70 refugee children from Syria will continue to learn Arabic, English, and Math in our accelerated learning program, and 90 Palestinian refugees from Lebanon will be learning English in remedial sessions beginning October.
In early 2013, a group of independent grassroots Palestinian and Lebanese youth in Beirut came together to address the urgent needs affecting our communities: as crisis in Syria continues and the quality of life continues to deteriorate, thousands of families (Syrian and Palestinian) are displaced from their homes and seek refuge in the camps of Lebanon.
After 30 home visits conducted in Shatila and Burj el Barajneh refugee camps with these displaced families, we observed that families needed a communal space to use for educational and recreational activities for both kids and adults. Most displaced families are living in homes or shelters with limited living space and few resources. During the home visits, many people showed interest in schooling, computer and internet access, kitchen use, and other activities. Moreover, many families reported that their children weren’t attending schools.
Responding to these reported needs, we established Al Naqab center, which provides educational programs to youth, a public computing space, and activities such as field trips, arts and crafts, and film screenings. We turn no one away from these services and encourage volunteerism as teachers, administrators, animators, etc., providing a positive social outlet for many of the distressed families and a space where the community gathers.
Al Naqab's Education Program
There are currently around 300 Syrian families seeking refuge in Burj el Barajneh camp and there exists little to no access to education for refugee children. Al Naqab Center provides an accelerated learning program for Syrian and Palestinian children who are unable to enroll in schools. We've been teaching more than 60 kids between the age of 6 and 15 Arabic, English, and Math for a over year. The accelerated learning program is scheduled to run until all refugees are provided adequate educational opportunities. To continue this work we require additional funding.
How will your donation help
As grassroots activists, we rely upon the support and donations of our communities to enrich the activities of the center. In the spirit of practicing grassroots work and promoting civic engagement, a portion of the funding and materials needed for the activities at the center has come from grassroots fundraising efforts such as benefit concerts and dinners, and donation drives for school and art supplies.
Costs for the education program include stationery, books, and stipends for volunteer teachers. If the $3,700 target is reached, we will be able to provide education for 160 children for a period of 3 months: 70 refugee children from Syria will continue to learn Arabic, English, and Math in our accelerated learning program, and 90 Palestinian refugees from Lebanon will be learning English in remedial sessions beginning October.
Organizer
Racha El Salah
Organizer