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Lebanon historically holds a central role and place in the realities of conflict and hopes for regional peace in the region. Yet, Lebanon’s challenges are pronounced. The current situation is one of economic collapse and infrastructure free-fall. A large body of research indicates a persistent yearning, particularly among university students and young professionals, to not be victims of history.

In 2020-22, Build Peace. Be the Peace. NewGen Peacebuilders Lebanon brought together 100 students from universities and Districts across Lebanon funded by a Rotary Global Grant. Select students were also trained to facilitate smaller peace education workshops.

The momentum continues with development of an innovative replicable and scalable year-long program in Lebanon for young people ages 22 to 35. The goal: create a network of young influential bridgebuilders capable of and energized to work toward a more stable, peaceful, and resilient Lebanon that serves as a model for the positive impact of unity through diversity.