DOT Lebanon's Story Continues...

In 2003, the project “NetCorps Lebanon” ICT-based theme was the first pilot for DOT in Lebanon. This first pilot was done in partnership with the YMCA Lebanon and focused on community-based sustainable tourism programme. The success of the project allowed DOT to explore the potential to continue its work in Lebanon.

Building on the strengths of that program, DOT and YMCA Lebanon launched a new Income Generation through ICT for Development project in October 2008. This project known as Wakeb is sponsored by the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA). Under the ReachUp! aspect of the project, 16 interns from four disadvantaged communities in Lebanon were trained. They provided training to over 900 community participants of whom 68% were female. Wakeb’s second part of the project continues to work with 16 ScaleUp! interns in eight disadvantaged communities in Lebanon.

Another project known as Fouras (opportunities in Arabic) that began in late 2009 is underway in 8 disadvantaged communities. This project is funded by CISCO and the Partnership for Lebanon. It emphasize the business skills of 8 managers that are leaders in their communities and will become key players in providing ICT certified training and services to their communities. Furthermore, this project has already created 24 jobs.

Our country’s approach is to focus on our strengths and our history in order to move ahead.  We focus on working with local NGOs and organizations that are interested in developing a new business approach through the use of ICT.

 

What's Next

Our country staff is always looking to meet potential partners interested in ICT and in empowering communities through the use of ICT. We invite you to send us your comments and questions if you are interested to learn more about our projects in Lebanon. In addition to this, we invite you to contact us and send us your resume if you are interested in volunteering with DOT and gaining valuable experience.