Community-Based Education

Who are we?

The Community-Based Education initiative consists of a group of local and international educational experts, community members, and activists working in partnership with school-based educators to transform schools into safe spaces for learning for both teachers and students.

Our goals

This initiative aims for all students to grow to their fullest potential, while attending to their well-being, and become successful and skillful adults actively engaged in serving their community.

Our methods

The interventions are based on an agile, evidence-based, inclusive, and holistic approach that is informed by local needs, is accountable to people and focused on sustainable solutions.

Vision for School & Learner :

Publications:

› Education Community Stories:

› Break the Cycle Issue 8

› Education Reports:

Public Schools Needs Assessment

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Recent Events

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Education Forum

Connecting over 40 educators across Lebanon in a full-day event to brainstorm and discuss various forms of public school empowerment.

Volunteering Day in Ras Baalbeck

SAIL representatives engaged with youths in Ras Baalbeck to encourage community-service and volunteering.

Gaming Academy Workshop

The Gaming Academy hosted its first hybrid workshop in iPark! Over 50 participants attended the session to learn about animation.

Mental Health Session in Mekse

In collaboration with Embrace, two sessions happened in parallel: one for children, and one for parents on coping mechanisms and ways to address bullying in schools. The event was organized by World...

Environment Day in Hermel

Ziad Abi Chaker presented to community in Hermel on ways to deal with waste. The day was organized by World Vision.

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Projects:

In the wake of virtual learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, Lebanon faced unique trials: the catastrophic August 4th explosion and the devaluation of the Lebanese Lira. UNICEF reported that 163 schools were damaged, impacting 70,000 students and 7,600 teachers. Families struggled to afford devices, with some sharing a single smartphone screen.

Amid this crisis, “Their Right to Learn” emerged from the efforts of AUB undergraduate students. Refusing to accept education as a privilege, they sought to aid their community. They aimed to bridge the gap for Lebanon’s students and teachers.

Initially, the focus was on collecting and donating electronic devices to public schools. Then, in collaboration with KB-SAIL’s Education Team, the focus shifted to establish computer labs in partnered public schools. This shift marked a move from individual support to transforming entire spaces.

Their Right to Learn transitioned from securing devices for students and teachers to creating sustainable computer labs in each school. This project is a story of resilience, collaboration, and a commitment to ensuring a brighter future for Lebanon’s youth.

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