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Relevant background information
Child-to-Child activities in Lebanon date back to 1983 when the original version of the Child-to-Child resource book was published in Arabic with the help of two of the Arab Resource Collective’s (ARC) founders. The Arab Resource Collective, a non-governmental organisation established in 1988, then became partners with the Child-to-Child Trust. ARC has since not only published Arabic versions of Child-to-Child resources but has conducted regional workshops on health and development around the Arab region. Some of the programmes that have used Child-to-Child approaches in the nineties with ARC’s support include Beit Atfal Assumond in Shatila, the Ministry of Social Welfare’s recreation programme for children and youth in Burj El-Barajneh, the Terre des Hommes Centre, and the Save the Children centre in the Ain el-Helweh Camp, Saida. At present, ARC continues to provide support to Child-to-Child programmes in Lebanon and other parts of the Arab World in its capacity as one of the four Child-to-Child resource centres.
Arab Resource Collective (ARC)
ARC is considered one of the pioneers in using the Child-to-Child approach and supporting a number of programmes in the Arab World through training and translated materials. Some of the areas that ARC has developed thematic expertise in include child rights, early childhood development, and advocacy. Materials development is also an area that ARC has developed expertise in and it has taken the lead in translating a number of Child-to-Child materials into Arabic and has developed other materials and newsletters that boast a wide readership around the Arab World. Currently ARC is one of the four Resource Groups supporting the Child-to-Child Trust’s work. Read more
Naba’a
Since 2001, the team has started to use the CtC approach with children in schools as well as children who are out of school and have disabilities through school and neighbourhood clubs. The Six steps are considered a planning tool and used in all activities and planning processes. Through experience with the approach, a seventh step, which involves documentation, has been added. Some of the themes that Naba’a focuses on include child rights, advocacy, HIV and AIDS, violence and many others. Read more
Centre for Youth and Children - Shatila
CtC activities started in 1997 through a training workshop about the approach hosted by ARC. Funded by donors like Save the Children Sweden, UNICEF, Hopping foundation and CYC foundation, the programme’s beneficiaries are children, youth, adolescents, and adults who visit the community centre for different activities. The programme focuses on inclusion in the community and participation, non-discrimination, and working towards non-violence using the CtC six-step approach. Read more
Khadija El Kubra
Very recently, the Khadija El Kubra complex has started a CtC programme in their school involving 393 children. Some of the main areas that the programme focuses on include developing conflict resolution skills, promoting personal protection, personal hygiene, and first aid. Read more
Turath School
Turath school used Child-to-Child approaches for Grades 1-6. A unique feature of this school-based CtC programme is that activties are focussed on environmental issues, an area that is very pertinent and topical. Read more
Mouvement Social Center
This is a school-based Child-to-Child programme involving kindergarten students from 3-5 years of age primarily of Palestinian origin. This case study is useful to learn more about how CtC approaches have been introduced through training and how they are monitored and evaluated. Read More
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Soins Infirmiers et Développement Communautaire (SIDC)
SIDC began introducing Child-to-Child activities in September 1992 and the activities were run through a health centre and schools. In 2000, the programme involved 30 children some of whom were street children. Since that time, the organisation has expanded its work to include HIV and AIDS education but has placed less emphasis on the Child-to-Child approach.
Date: 2005
Source: J. Zabaneh, ARC
For more information, please contact: Elie Araaj ( eaaraj@lb.refer.org)
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Tadamun Wa Tanmia (Solidarity and Development Association)
Tadamun Wa Tanmia is a non-governmental organisation which introduced Child-to-Child in its work in 1993-1994. In 2000, the organisation reported working in both urban and rural contexts and involving 150 children between 4-13 years in their programme. Presently the organisation’s work does not include Child-to-Child activities.
Date: 2005
Source: J. Zabaneh, ARC
For more information, please contact Joumanah Zabanehat ctc@mawared.org.
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Ghassan Kanafani Cultural Foundation
This organisation, founded in 1974 has been incorporating Child-to-Child approaches in its kindergartens and rehabilitation centres that serve 825 children. For more information about this organisation, please visit their website.
Date: 2005
Source: The organisation website
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Children Interactive Community (CIC)
This organisation has been founded and funded by a group of businessmen from the Arab world and its mission is to enhance the education and life skills of poor Arab children. In October 2004, it sponsored one of its staff members to attend the Child-to-Child international course in Ahmedabad and has since been receiving materials and training support from ARC to introduce Child-to-Child activities in its work.
Date: 2005
Source: CIC
For more information, contact Rana Rahal at rana_rahal@hotmail.com
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