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The Moment the Light Came In

The Moment the Light Came In

Julia’s Story On May 19, Julia will mark one year since she first walked into AXIS Youth Center in Zahle, a place that has since become her second home. “Whenever I don’t come on a Friday or Saturday, I feel like something’s wrong,” she says with a warm smile. Her...

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From A Miracle Birth to A New Birth

From A Miracle Birth to A New Birth

Shady's Story Shady first came to Manara Youth Center (MYC) four years ago, starting with tutoring classes. Over time, he became active in the spiritual programs, including Bible classes and, most recently, the core discipleship groups. He’s now diving into the Alpha...

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“This Is Just the Beginning”

“This Is Just the Beginning”

Jana's Story with God  When Jana first heard about a summer camp organized by YFC Lebanon in 2023, she wasn’t expecting much. “I thought the experience would be boring,” she admits, “Plus, I didn’t know anyone.” But everything changed at Ta3 Nehlam (“Let’s Dream...

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A Call to Surrender

A Call to Surrender

At YFC Lebanon’s AXIS Youth Center in Zahle, God is working in extraordinary ways among Lebanese youth. Many of these youth come from  secular backgrounds, and they are not always clearly exposed to the Gospel. Yet, through AXIS, they are encountering Jesus in a...

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Meet Two Leaders in Training Graduates

Meet Two Leaders in Training Graduates

Youth ministry requires us to walk alongside young people and share life with them. This is a valuable lesson that Jason and Clarita, 24 and 23, learned throughout their time of doing youth ministry. As graduates of YFC Lebanon’s Leaders in Training (LIT) program...

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 When Faith Became Real

 When Faith Became Real

Sandy is thirteen years old, a Grade 8 student with a passion for singing. But beyond her love for music, Sandy's life has been deeply shaped by her faith which has grown stronger over the years. A Personal Encounter with God Growing up in a Christian home surrounded...

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Two Friends, One Passion

Two Friends, One Passion

Both Almass and Lubna arrived in Lebanon as children when war broke out in Syria. They had both been in school until ninth grade but had to stop due to the legal barriers that refugees face in Lebanon. Years earlier, they sought academic support at Manara Youth Center...

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Far From Home

Far From Home

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...

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Meet Karmen

Meet Karmen

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...

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“It’s Time” to Build Bridges

“It’s Time” to Build Bridges

“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...

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