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Youth
 General View
The Lebanese Red Cross (LRC) gives importance to the Youth's efforts and activities. They constitute an important group of volunteers that help at providing care to the most in need as well as the fact that they are a power of synergy that has been supporting the national society components.
The Youth are effective at putting into practice the humanitarian message following the fundamental Principles of the Red Cross and Red Crescent. By participating in workshops and training programs, they enhance their capacities and abilities to better fulfill tasks assigned to them under the slogan "For humankind".
There are about 1,400 volunteer youth spread on 34 centers and clubs working in local committees all over the Lebanese territory.
Programs
They are diversified and put into practice on internal national level as well as international.
National level:
The goals of the Youth are fulfilled by implementing flexible programs that adapt well to the needs of the community like:
road safety - care for people with special needs - programs for children - environment - prisons and rehabilitation centers - exploring the International Humanitarian Law - awareness about HIV/AIDS and sexually-transmitted diseases.
International Levels:
Exchange experience and knowledge between the Youth and the different constituents of the international Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement like national societies (e.g. the partnership with the Norwegian Red Cross), the International Federation and the International Committee and also organize or participate in conferences, workshops, camps, networking, seminars and training sessions, all in coherence with the main strategy of LRC.
Youth Department in LRC is an active member of the Youth Committee in Geneva as well as the Youth Communication Networking Committee formed to establish communication among the Youth in national societies in MENA (The Middle East and North Africa).
General Activities
The Youth Volunteers carry out a lot of activities that are directed towards the majority of the population of all age groups across Lebanon.
When special occasions occur (e.g. Mother and Child's Day, Christmas, Fitr, etc) and other national and international days (Youth, Patients and Elderly days), the Youth organize many activities and celebrations:
visits to patients at home, hospitals or foster houses - conferences and workshops in schools and universities on environmental issues, prevention, sports and other relative activities especially those aimed at fund-raising to support Youth programs and LRC activities.
Central Activities
These activities depend on the participation of all the Youth centers with their collective efforts and efficiency.
The main activities are:
The National Congress
This is a yearly event. All the Youth centers participate in this congress. It is considered to be basic in enrolling Youth volunteers in putting future plans as well as task, programs and activities evaluation and enhancement.
The Child Festival
This is also a yearly event, free and dedicated for children (5 years and above). it is based on educational and entertaining activities that disseminate the values, goals and objectives of LRC. Attendants are estimated at 8000 children every year.
Recruiting Volunteers
Twice a year, people who wish to volunteer can apply to clubs and Youth centers, in October and June, or when needed.
Announcements of recruitment are posted in centers, universities, schools ..
Training
Youth Volunteers participate in many extensive training courses to increase their skills and abilities, in order to prepare them for the tasks they are supposed to fulfill.
Main training courses are: Dissiminating the Principles of the Red Cross and Red Crescent and IHL, first aid, driving, prevention from sexually-transmitted diseases and HIV/AIDS, disaster and preparedness, rules and regulations, leadership, activation, program designing and planning, evaluation and assessment, environment, dealing with people with special needs and prisoners, road safety, communication, conflict resolution..etc
A central adminstration manages the tasks given to the Youth, prepares plans, program and goals and supervises their execution on the ground, all this in line with the overall strategy of the Lebanese Red Cross.
Youth Centers and Clubs
| A.U.B. |
L.A.U. |
Lebanese University (LU) |
Beirut (Achrafieh/ Badaro) |
Beirut (Spears) |
Furn El Chebak |
| Dahyie |
Aley |
Baabda Bouchrieh |
Jal Eddib |
Antelias |
Beit Mery |
| Jbeil |
Batroun |
Chouf Falougha |
Saida |
Zahrani |
Jezzine |
| Tyre |
Nabatieh |
Marjeoun - Hasbaya |
Rachaya |
Zahle |
Riyak |
| Baalbek |
Hermel |
Tripoli Becharre |
Zghorta |
Koura |
Balamand |
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