An initiative following a recent war brought together young people from Chiyah and Ain El Remmaneh—two communities long shaped by fragmentation and unresolved grievances from the Lebanese Civil War. Instead of allowing mistrust to deepen, young people chose dialogue, collaboration and collective action.
Through mentorship, shared learning and sustained engagement, they challenged entrenched perceptions, built relationships across community lines, and strengthened their ability to bridge divides.
In these two connected Youth Connect Live sessions, we explore why the young people chose this path, how they did it, the challenges and breakthroughs, and the lasting impact of their work in rebuilding trust and enabling social cohesion.
- Interview with the speaker: Wednesday 8 July, 12.00 to 12.30 (UK time)
- Follow-up question and answer session: Wednesday 15 July, 12.00 to 12.30 (UK time)
To help you prepare, here are some reflection prompts you may want to think about before joining. We would also love to hear your thoughts and questions – share them with us here.
- Have you ever looked around and noticed how different people are?
- In some communities, those differences are seen as a threat, while in others they are embraced as a source of strength and diversity. What is it like in your community?
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