“Please Be There Next Year”

“Please Be There Next Year”

At 21 years old, Elijah has come a long way since he first walked through YFC’s doors as a teenager. Over the years, YFC became a place where he found community, grew in his faith, and built relationships with leaders who invested in his life. Now a graduate, Elijah...
“I Just Want to Find the Truth”

“I Just Want to Find the Truth”

A Teenager’s Search for God at YFC Camp Name and identifying details have been changed to protect his privacy. When 18-year-old “Adam” arrived at YFC Lebanon’s High School Camp, he came with questions. “I am an agnostic,” he shared...
From Debel to Beirut

From Debel to Beirut

A 15-Year-Old’s Story of Fleeing War Elias is fifteen years old, one of nine children from Debel, a small historic Christian village in southern Lebanon, just five kilometers from the border. Life there had been close-knit and peaceful… until the war erupted in 2024....
Stories from AXIS Discipleship Groups

Stories from AXIS Discipleship Groups

It usually begins in small, ordinary ways: a few chairs in a circle, food on the table, and teenagers who are there to perform, impress, or pretend. At AXIS Youth Center, discipleship groups and one-on-one mentoring bring youth together and make room for honest...
Nour: Our MYC Counselor

Nour: Our MYC Counselor

At Manara Youth Center, psychosocial support (PSS) is at the heart of walking alongside youth in their daily challenges. This year, Nour, our counselor, has been on the frontline of the PSS Mobile Unit, supporting teens in schools and community spaces. Her work...
A Letter To A Teenage Student

A Letter To A Teenage Student

Dear Student, When I walk into your school, I sometimes wonder what is going on behind your eyes. I see you laughing with your friends, scrolling through your phone, maybe pretending not to listen during chapel (school assembly). But sometimes, I catch that quiet...