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1. Field research and social studies
The
Foundation has undertaken a series of field studies in order to
better understand issues affecting poor neighborhoods in Tripoli,
and to propose targeted development programs to improve the lives
of their inhabitants. |
Documentation of the development workshops |
The
Foundation has also organized a series of regional development
workshops attended by key stakeholders in the development process,
including municipalities, mukhtars, Non Governmental Organizations
(NGOs) and Community Based Organizations (CBOs).
These
workshops led to the development of practical proposals in the
economic, social, cultural, educational, and environmental development
fields. Three publications detailing the workshop proceedings have
been distributed to local figures and political leaders.
2. Capacity building for community development stakeholders
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As
part of a cooperation agreement between the Foundation and the
Economic and Social Committee of Western Asia (ESCWA), two
workshops were held to prepare specialized trainers in local
community development. Over 40 people benefited from the training
program, a number of whom were selected to carry out development
projects in Tripoli and North Lebanon. |
Local community development stakeholders who received training
from the Foundation and ESCWA
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3. Eradicating child labor
The
Safadi Foundation is a participant in a project to eradicate child
labor being carried out by the Ministries of Social Affairs and
Education, and UNICEF. The project comprises courses in vocational
training that cover the following specializations: |
Vocational trainees receive their work equipment from the Safadi
Foundation |
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Automobile mechanic |
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Sanitary installations |
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Tiling |
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Electrical work |
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trainees between the ages of 12 and 18 have benefited from the courses
and the Safadi Foundation provided them with work equipment and tools.
4. Empowering women
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In
cooperation with the Ministry of Social Affairs Development
Services Center-Bab al-Tabbaneh-the Safadi Foundation has carried
out training courses in developing such handicraft skills as
making artificial flowers, painting on glass and material, and
creating mosaics. |
Women train in painting and creating mosaics |
These
courses aim to support and encourage women to acquire productive
artistic and artisan skills so that they can then sell their products
and obtain a financial return. Forty-five women from different ages
benefited from these courses during 2003.
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5. The Center for Treating Dermatological Diseases
The
Foundation's clinic started operating in October 2003. It provides
diagnoses and treatment for skin diseases. Approximately 100
check-ups are carried out each week. |
A
check-up at the center for Treating Dermatological Diseases |
6. Civil Society Organization Partnership Program
This
program is based on providing two types of support to civil society
organizations:
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Setting up joint programs |
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Supporting the programs and activities of NGOs (equipment,
infrastructure, buildings) |
The
Foundation cooperates annually with at least 300 civil and local
associations in various parts of North Lebanon to fund and carry out
social, environmental, health and cultural projects.
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7. Employment center
To
help university students secure job opportunities, the Safadi
Foundation has set up a special center that provides the following
services: |
The Job Helper
Website |
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A
website
www.job-helper.com that helps
link job seekers with firms and institutions that have vacancies.
The individual's CV is entered into the website, where it is
classified according to specialization, which in turn allow firms
and institutions view the information directly and make the
necessary contacts; |
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Training job seekers; |
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Preparing CVs; and |
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Preparation for job interviews. |
The
Employment Center has received 500 job applicants since its
establishment in 2001, and secured jobs for 20% of them. |
