Home of Hope

In the border town of Arsal, Lebanon, situated in the hills above the Bekaa Valley, around 60,000 Syrian refugees live in scattered, mostly makeshift tented settlements amidst a local Lebanese population of 35,000. A recent survey revealed that approximately 230 children, aged between 5 and 12, are being cared for by relatives other than their parents, or by unrelated guardians.

Many of these children endure extremely challenging conditions. Issues such as lack of school attendance, inadequate supervision, and child labour are widespread. This project focuses on supporting children in such difficult circumstances, including those who are victims of more severe forms of abuse.

Evaluate and identify the specific needs of these vulnerable children, with a focus on determining which children are in the greatest need of rehabilitation.

Foster social development by promoting interpersonal relationships through play, sports, literacy initiatives, and building self-esteem, alongside teaching essential social and life skills to help them become responsible community members.

Tackle social issues such as child exploitation, drug abuse, and violence through targeted interventions.

Encourage wider action by sharing our experiences and promoting collaboration with other organisations to address the broader challenges facing the refugee community.

Education

Dar Al-Amal is currently teaching 231 students every week (aged 6-14 years)

• 96 orphans (attend over 4 days)
• ⁠⁠125 Quran students (attend over 5 days)
• ⁠⁠10 disability students

The centre provides teaching in secular studies (English/ IT/ maths) aswell as arabic language and Quran studies. Students are also taught the importance of hygiene and benefit from daily/ weekly facilities such as hot meals, hair cutting, clean clothes and washing facilities to ensure they are in a good state to learn.