22 Feb 2024

Peace of Art NGO represented by the president Ms. Vera Al Mawla and Lebanon Executive director Mr.Ebrahim Yahya, met with We World - GVC organization represented by the Engineer Michel Samaha, and the Engineer Houssein Al Dirany, to sign the "From Roots to Rivers" project agreement as part of the "Hawkamaa" project supported by the European Union. This meeting was an opportunity to enhance collaboration between the two organizations to achieve common humanitarian goals and better support our local community.

This new collaboration reflects our shared commitment to build a more conscious and sustainable community. The project focuses on the areas surrounding the Assi River Basin, enhancing water governance, empowering local communities to contribute to decision-making, and improving their living conditions. These efforts are part of global initiatives to combat poverty and promote sustainable development, reflecting the vision and message of humanitarian work that we seek to achieve through our organization.

Through our "Roots to Rivers" project, we will work together with We World - GVC to promote sustainable development and achieve positive change in the communities we serve.

We look forward to working with We World - GVC and anticipate the successes and achievements that will result from this collaboration. We believe that this project will effectively contribute to the impact of environmental tourism in the region and improve the environmental and touristic quality of life for local communities, which makes us very proud of the work we do.

Thanks to all who participated in this important meeting, and we look forward to the beginning of a new journey towards creating positive change rooted in our community and reaching through its roots to the rivers.

Another year passes, our beneficiaries exceeded 5000, our activities covered the areas of the northern Bekaa and beyond, our vision expanded, our ambition grew, and our steps spread internationally.

Here we are, bidding farewell to another year. Happy New Year! 🎉🎊

Meet "Tejas", our volunteer from India who is visiting Peace of Art's space to share his football and sports knowledge, practices, and activities with us.

Learn about him as he discusses his experience leading "Sport for Social Cohesion" programs with young people from all backgrounds and perspectives in the North of Bekaa area.

Our activities and courses are still going on at Peace of Art! 🤩🕊️

Leadership skills, communication skills, social media management, project management, monitoring and evaluation, writing professional reports, time management, research methods and other intensive trainings in the "POA NGO management Program" at the main center in Al-Fakeha.

More trainings are coming soon!

Follow us on all our social media platforms to see our latest and newest upcoming workshops and trainings.

Peace of Art is activating its relief support team with all youth who are ready to support in times of emergency. This team's objectives will be to:

- Allocate resources and tools to support in emergency situations.

- Deploy a team of volunteers to aid in situations like earthquakes, floods, fires, natural disasters, pandemics...

- Deliver humanitarian Aid to victims and affected individuals in emergencies.

- Create data platforms to help link NGOs, first-aid givers and suppliers to victims and affected individuals in neglected areas.

We are re-launching our call to join our response and relief preparedness team, in the following link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdsgiK4rFLK8pKXq8I-nQIFlpDbxGhn6C1LRVHjltK21kmrHw/viewform?fbclid=IwAR1Wi8E5LcHPt7nAuWYyioWvhJw2yaVE90wrTpOtpwOj3xSm0Ds1aiifWWE

Theater classes preparations are still going on at "Peace of Art" . Written scripts by the youth, and ideas inspired by reality, reflecting societal diversity and acceptance of the other. A play produced by theater students entitled "Strangers without a Beach" will be performed, and another drama play entitled "The Bakery" will reflect on the current societal problems in local communities.

Our Premiere will be soon released, stay tuned for more.

December 5-31, 2023 - Gemmayzeh, Beirut.

The Executive Director, Mr. Ebrahim Yahya attended with Peace of Art's members, the course of "Philosophy of Non-Violence and Human Rights" at the Academic University College of Non-Violence and Human Rights (AUNHOR), in partnership with PAX FOR PEACE. The course included the following tracks:

- The Philosophy of Nonviolent Communication and the Foundations of the Civil State with Dr. Ugarit Younan.

- Identifications and theories of dynamics within and between groups, theories of needs and conflict with Ms. Nahla Harb.

- Human rights and related deeds in the United Nations, the International Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Racial Discrimination, the importance of frequency and oral history with the Professor Rafik Zakharia.

- And with Dr. Abdul Hussein Shaaban, on the concept of minorities and their rights, and the results of the most prominent international conferences on human rights and transitional justice.

English and computer courses are back in their second edition at Peace of Art! 🤩🕊️

Learn English language and computer skills from zero to professionalism, in addition to civic training courses and workshops.

Hurry up and register today as seats are limited.‼️

For ages 18 to 25.

Note: Transportation is provided to and from the main Peace of Art's center in Al Fakiha.🚌

Sunday, March 12, 2023 - Peace of Art's playground , Al Fakiha.

Under the framework of the "Musawat" project, "Peace of Art" organized a tragic theatrical show that simulates the challenges we are confronting in our societies, entitled "Strangers without a Beach", under the supervision of the trainer Muhammad Al-Siddiq, and in the presence of stakeholders from the region in addition to the parents of the students, and students from other projects.

The show began with the national anthem, followed by an introductory speech delivered by Ms. Sabah Houweiji, then the students started the play, which ended with an expressive dance accompanied by a song composed by them.

This play aims to simulate the societal problems facing many people from different religions, nationalities and races, besides to the dialogue between religions.

Stay tuned for a final play for the "Musawat" project under the title of "The Bakery", which will be implemented by our students, and under the supervision of the trainer Muhammad Al-Siddiq.

Also, stay tuned for the premiere of the two plays soon on our YouTube channel.

Joy, colors and fun 🤩🎨

This is how the capital of the north, Tripoli, welcomed the Peace of Art team, specifically on the wall that was known for blocking the conflicts between Bab al-Tabbaneh and Jabal Mohsen, to paint a mural under the framework of “Musawat” project, with the aim of showing the message that expresses peacebuilding in local communities and transient equality for religions and for sects. 🟰✌🏻🕊️

Don't forget to share your photos next to this wall with the aim of spreading our idea under the hashtag #poamurals

From a wall that carried memories and conflicts of the Lebanese Civil War, to an artistic painting full of colors and drawings.

Theatre, musical instruments, and peaceful coexistence, a mural designed by Peace of Art under its project "Musawat" and in Monot Theater in Beirut.

This mural aims to show the turning of the pages of the past and highlight the tyranny of art in all its forms and theater as an alternative to violence and war with the aim of local peaceful coexistence.

You can always visit it, take pictures next to it, and share with us through the following hashtag:

#poamurals

Do you like civil society work? Did you apply for the NGO field work? Do you want to be a part of the civil society engagement? This program aims to provide participants with on-hands skills and tools to excel in the civic society field and in the job market. Age: 22-45 Program:

Technical English Training, Advanced Computer, Project Planning, Project Coordination, Information Management, Reporting & Articles, Monitoring & Evaluation, Design Thinking, Business & Entrepreneurship, Financial Management Skills, Content Creation & Design, Social Media Management, Evaluation & Feedback, Presentation & Effective Communication Where? Peace of Art, Fakiha Transportation is not provided. Training is free of charge and participation is on selection only (Limited Seats).

Free Piano courses for children are back at the Peace of Art Center in Al Ain! 🎼🎶🎹

Ages: 7 to 14 years

Location: Peace of Art's Centers, Jdaydeh and Al Ain.

For registration and inquiries, please contact the following number:

+96181950102

🔴 Seats are limited and transportation is not available for the sessions

Free Guitar courses for children are back at the Peace of Art Center in Al Ain! 🎶🎸

Ages: 8 to 12 years

Location: Peace of Art's Center, and Al Ain.

For registration and inquiries, please contact the following number:

+96181950102

🔴 Seats are limited and transportation is not available for the sessions

Do you want to see your child's creative side? Does your child like to draw?🎨✍️🤩

Due to the great demand for this course, we brought it back to you for free 🆓

Free drawing courses for children are back in Peace of Art's Center in Al Ain!

Ages: 6 to 12 years

Location: Peace of Art's Center, Al Ain.

For registration and inquiries, please contact the following number:

+96181950102

🔴 Seats are limited and transportation is not available for these sessions

Would you like to be a part of the Peace of Art's girls volleyball team?🏐🕊️

Hurry up to register for these FREE sessions, places are limited 📝

Ages: for girls from 14 to 18 years old

Free Youth Training Sessions

Recap of an Inspiring Month for Youth at Peace of Art

Last month was a whirlwind of creativity and growth as our youth immersed themselves in our free session. Here's a quick recap of the highlights:

Content Creation: Our young artists unleashed their creativity, transforming ideas into captivating visuals.

Photography: They discovered the art of storytelling through their lenses, capturing beauty in every moment.

Video Editing: Our budding filmmakers honed their skills, crafting videos that left us in awe.

Life Skills: Invaluable life skills were learned, from effective communication to resilience.

Thanks to all who supported this empowering journey. Stay tuned for more exciting events at Peace of Art! Together, we're shaping a brighter future.

We celebrated the vibrant spirit of youth with boundless potential. At Peace of Art, we stand alongside the youth of the northern Bekaa region and Lebanese youth in general. We provide them with a safe space to express their talents and pursue their hobbies, from sports and music to arts, technology, theater, and singing.

We are here to support your passion and ideas. Let's strive together towards a future filled with creativity and empowerment.

"Empower the youth of today, and they will shape a brighter tomorrow".

This was the atmosphere at Peace of Art's center, where youth were able to acquire the fundamentals of photography alongside effective communication skills, positioning today's youth as tomorrow's leaders, in the "Local Youth Lead Program".

Would you like to join Peace of Art's youth basketball team?🏀

Register quickly for this free course, as places are limited 📝

Ages: For youth from 14 to 18 years

📍 Location: Peace of Art Center - Al Ain Branch

For registration and inquiries, please contact the following number:

81950102 📞

🔴 Places are limited 🪑 and transportation is not provided ❌

🆓 This course is free 🆓

On Wednesday, September 20th, 2023, at Bayt Al-Hakim Restaurant

In the presence of the organization’s founder, Mr. Mahdi Yahya, and as part of the "Local Youth Lead" project, Peace of Art organized a consultation session among stakeholders and activists from the region. The session included Mr. Fadi Abi Allam, the former Minister of Displaced Persons, founder of the Permanent Peace Movement Permanent Peace Movement (PPM), and leader of the Green Party in Lebanon; Mr. Fayez Okasha, a social activist, human rights advocate, and founder of the Development Indicators Association; Colonel Mahboub Aoun, a lecturer at the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies in Qatar; Ms. Rawan Yaghi, founder of the USPEaK organization; Mr. Houssein Shouman , Executive Director of Nabad for Development; Mr. Malik Al-Arab, a founding member of the Jousour Al-Nour Association; and Dr. Mustafa Sukkariya, a social activist.

The session began with a presentation of a video produced by the young people who participated in the project, followed by a dialogue and questions session on the role of youth and their active role in the development of their community. The speakers also shared some of their success stories and challenges. The session concluded with recommendations, a dinner, and the distribution of certificates of appreciation to the speakers for their valuable contributions in various humanitarian fields

A video entitled "Where Are They?" written and directed by students from the "Local Youth Lead Program" at the Peace of Art's center, discusses the right of youth and women to make decisions in society and access information, accountability, transparency, as well as good governance.

This film was premiered during the project's consultation session to the speakers and the participating group of youth.

Peace of Art's president and UNOY regional coordinator, Vera Mawla is joining the Young Peacebuilders Forum in Nairobi, Kenya.

The 6th edition of the Young Peacebuilders Forum is organized by the United Network of Young Peacebuilders (UNOY) for UNOY member organizations. This year's focus is on youth-led efforts to advance peacebuilding. The Forum will serve as a platform for young peacebuilders from around the world to exchange best practices, tools and lessons learned and set recommendations for youth-led peacebuilding and the resolution 2250.

During the forum, young peacebuilders from across the world are engaging in discussions, peer-learning sessions, and networking.

The forum will also include meeting with external stakeholders from the African Union, European Union, and government representatives to share the youth vision and discuss meaningful youth participation in decision-making.

Vera implemented a session with leaders of organizations from the 6 regions worldwide titled: “Exploring the Power of Art & Non-Traditional Tools in Peacebuilding” highlighting the impactful and most effective methods and tools implemented by youth-led organizations worldwide, and sharing the experience of Peace of Art.

Great News! Peace of Art at the Lebanese Independent Film Festival (LIFF)

Dear friends,

We are extremely excited to share with you that Peace of Art had the wonderful opportunity to participate in the The Lebanese Independent Film Festival (LIFF) on Saturday, September 23, 2023. It was an unforgettable night filled with inspiration and thought-provoking discussions.

One of the highlights of the evening was the screening of the film "Unveiled," directed by the talented artist Mustafa Kashvari. The film addressed important topics and issues close to our hearts, such as freedom of religion and belief.

We were honored to have our Executive Director, Mr. Ebrahim Yahya, as a speaker on the post-screening panel. Mr. Yahya shared his valuable experiences in the field of religious freedom and beliefs, drawing from his comprehensive work on the National Report on Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) and his deep commitment to our mission here at "Peace of Art."

His insights, passion, and strong dedication left a lasting impact on everyone who attended the event, and we are proud to have him represent Peace of Art at such a prestigious event.

This journey would not have been possible without the support of our amazing team and, of course, all of you who have stood by us in our mission for peace, unity, and cultural understanding.

Thank you, LIFF Team and managers, and everyone who made this unforgettable experience possible. We look forward to continuing our work and sharing more moments like these with all of you.

Stay tuned for more updates, as we continue to spread the message of peace through art!

Basketball training at the Peace of Art's court last week!

Hello, basketball enthusiasts! We had a great time last week at the Peace of Art's court during our training session in collaboration with sports coach Mr. Elie Mansour.

A big thanks to all the committed players who made the session a success!

Did you miss the opportunity? Don't worry; more lessons are coming soon. Invite your friends by mentioning them in this post!

Stay tuned for more activities at the court soon!

What an amazing basketball session we had last week at Peace of Art's playground in Al Ain Center!

Our talented coach, Rami Znait, brought his expertise to the court and helped our young athletes dive deep into the world of basketball. From learning the fundamentals to mastering tactics and formations, our youth had a fantastic time while honing their skills.

It's not just about the game; it's about fostering teamwork, discipline, and the love for the sport. A big thanks to the Coach Rami, whose dedication and guidance made this session truly memorable.

A massive thank you to everyone who joined us on the court, for his unwavering support and passion for the game.

Let's continue to shoot for the stars and keep the basketball spirit alive!

724 Palestinian children have tragically lost their lives since last Saturday, and the numbers are increasing. Gaza is deliberately cut off from water and electricity, with residential areas under continuous heavy bombardment using the latest weapons for a week.

"Peace of Art" condemns the war crimes committed by the Israeli occupation, which contradict human rights, international agreements, and treaties. "Peace of Art" unequivocally stands for human rights, especially those of children, women, youth and civilians. We call for an immediate end to the unjust and inhumane blockade on the Gaza Strip, respect for international law, and the adoption of binding decisions to halt the crimes committed daily against Palestinian civilians. Additionally, we demand the implementation of international resolutions, especially UN Security Council Resolution 2250, UN Security Council Resolution 1325, commitment to the Geneva Convention of 12 August 1949, and immediate intervention to ensure the protection of the Palestinian people in Gaza and the organization of urgent humanitarian operations.

End the siege on Gaza!!

Dive into the heart of Japan with our Japanese volunteer, Masaki Nakajima, at Peace of Art's Center! Join us for an enlightening session on Japanese language, culture, schools, food, lifestyle, and more. Immerse yourself in the richness of Japan's traditions and modern life. Don't miss this rich cultural exploration!

Exciting news!

Join us at the Peace of Art's center for an amazing journey into the world of the Qanun with our talented trainer from Japan, Masaki.

Children aged 8 to 12 are invited to discover the magic of Qanun, explore scales, master rhythms, and more!

Let's embark on this musical adventure together!