by Teresa Sfeir | Jan 23, 2025 | Blog
When violence erupted in southern Lebanon, Ramzi and his family were forced to make a life-altering escape. Leaving everything behind, they sought refuge in Beirut, where their challenges continued. But through the support of Manara Youth Center, they discovered...
by Teresa Sfeir | Jan 22, 2025 | Blog
Meet our counselor, Karmen. Combining her professional expertise in psychology with a heartfelt commitment to her faith, she has spent years walking alongside Lebanon’s youth, offering them guidance and hope. Through her years of work at the Manara Youth Center and...
by Teresa Sfeir | Jan 21, 2025 | Blog
“It’s time.” These two words, printed on our staff’s YFC t-shirt, caught Mahdi’s eye. A curious boy of many questions, Mahdi, a young boy from a majority religion background, was eager to learn about the strangers visiting his shelter school about 8 km (5 miles) from...
by Teresa Sfeir | Dec 23, 2024 | Blog
Andrew’s Journey at AXIS Youth Center Andrew, a 17-year-old from Zahle, is a young man full of curiosity and ambition. With dreams of studying mechanical engineering and physics, he also enjoys sports and connecting with nature. Yet, beyond his academic and personal...
by Teresa Sfeir | Dec 23, 2024 | General News, News
The car rumbled down the gravel road, drawing closer to the schoolyard. As it approached the gate, the team was greeted by an unexpected sight—a group of youth perched on the railing, their faces alight with anticipation. The moment the car came into view, applause...
