(August 1 2016) On July 31, in the south Lebanon town of Jezzine, Oxfam, Development for People and Nature Association (DPNA) and the Union of Municipalities of Jezzine (UMJ), inaugurated the Youth Center “Jezzine Hub”. The opening ceremony was followed by a workshop on social innovation, and activities with local associations. The center was created as part of the “Yalla Ya ShabHUB: human development, social innovation and supporting young entrepreneurs in Jezzine, South Lebanon” project, funded by European Union and Italian Cooperation. The initiative aims to promote the active participation of young people of Lebanon in the social and economic sphere, and policy at local level, so as to trigger sustainable and innovative processes of human development. The “Jezzine Hub” will be a gathering place for young people, community groups, private companies and local authorities, providing them with skills, resources and opportunities to implement local initiatives for territorial development. (Red)
