(28 March 2016) The fight for the education of young Syrian refugees in Lebanon passes by the creation of “safe spaces” where to carry out psychosocial support activities that are also educational and fun. The “Children Friendly Spaces” project, funded by the Italian Development Cooperation in the framework of the Mosaic program and realized in collaboration with the Lebanese Ministry of Social Affairs (MoSA) and the Makhzoumi Foundation, ended a few days ago with a ceremony at the Beirut Holiday Inn, in the presence of the Italian Ambassador to Lebanon, Massimo Marotti, and the Lebanese Minister of Social Affairs Rashid Derbas. The project made it possible to support several small local NGOs (seven in Beirut, five in Chouf and seven in Baalbeck) engaged in the creation of spaces, skills and tools for children refugees in the country. The Italian intervention provided educational support to approximately 2,000 children by promoting the approach of the Makhzoumi Foundation, which aims to create a safe environment where the development of recreational and educational activities is combined with educational activities and the family environment. (Sip)
