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Guiding Principles
The
Foundation believes that sports help develop the body and the mind,
and strengthen the spirit of cooperation, which can enhance group
performance and develop society.
Goals
Supporting sporting clubs in North Lebanon;
Assisting North Lebanon-based committees of Lebanese sporting
federations;
Encouraging the establishment of neighborhood sporting clubs; and
Supporting sporting activities for the disabled.
Programs & Activities
1. Cultural & Sports Center
A cultural
and sports center was established in 2004 and offers a number of
services, such as:
A
basketball court.
A
volleyball court.
Three halls for ping-pong, physical training and field sports.
A
450-seat auditorium.
 2. Coaches Training Sessions
As part of
its efforts to develop professional sporting clubs and build their
capacities, the Safadi Foundation organizes series of training
workshops for coaches in cooperation with local sports federations and
clubs.
3. Sports Conferences & Seminars
The
Foundation organizes annually a number of seminars and conferences
dealing with critical sports-related issues, including:
Physical education.
Basketball in Lebanon.
Sports institutions in Lebanon.
Strategies for Reviving the Sporting Movement.
 4. Sponsorships and Support for Sports Tournaments
The
Foundation sponsors annually several local and national sporting
tournaments.
5. Support to Sports Clubs
 The Safadi
Foundation provides financial and in-kind support annually for sports
clubs of various types:
Sports equipment and facilities;
Uniforms and other items; and
Travel expenses for athletes to participate in international
competition.
In
addition, the foundation encourages the establishment of neighborhood
clubs in cities and regions in order to guide children and young
people toward sporting activities rather than leaving them subject to
destructive behavior during their leisure time. The Foundation trains
members of sports clubs in how to manage and carry out sporting
activities.
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