DOT-Lebanon implements a local community project in Akkar training136 women and men

DOT-Lebanon organised in partnership with the Akkar Network for Development the graduation of 136 trainees from its project entitled mobilising local communities by means of technology and innovation in North Lebanon (ACTION) which is being financed by the American Embassy in Beirut.  The celebration was organised at Minyara municipality with the participation of a number of municipal heads and representatives from the educational and social sectors.  The celebration included the viewing of a documentary on the project and on its various implementation phases followed by the distribution of certificates to the trainees whose ages ranged between 15 to 25 years and drawn from the villages of Berqayel, Akroum, Koubayyat, and Wadi Khaled.  The project aimed at empowering young people and women in the area of Akkar, through providing them with skills, experience in IT, leadership and entrepreneurship so that they can integrate public life and create new opportunities to contribute to local community development through the set up of small projects.  During the next phase of the project, the graduate trainees will implement small projects in collaboration with selected municipalities.
Source: Al-Mustaqbal 14 June 2013